Staying Active

Many of us are familiar with Marie Kondo’s philosophy of our homes should be filled with only things that “spark joy”. While that is an admirable ambition, it’s also not 100% realistic: only a handful of people feel a sense of joy about their soup strainer. Still, every household should have things that are needed as well as wanted. But when does enough become too much? What are the serious signs it’s time to declutter your home?

As we get older, both physical and mental health are equally important to maintain quality of life. Boosting your brain power can help you stay sharp and engaged and keep your cognitive skills and memory sharp. Three of the most effective ways to keep your mental health strong are by practicing mental exercises, maintaining relationships and friendships, and eating right. These factors can provide significant benefits to staying mentally fit for your entire life. Best

Travel can fill the soul and widen your horizons, but it also has many challenges. Particularly for older people and those with mobility or health issues, navigating multi-city and round-the-world (RTW) travel can be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are four travel tips for staying comfortable – and healthy! – during multi-stop and long-haul flights, no matter what your age: 1. Take the Complications Out of Connecting Flights If you have connecting flights,

We all know the motivational expression, “Never stop climbing”. Dierdre Wolownick took those words to heart – and literally to whole new heights. In 2017, Wolownick scaled the rock face to become the oldest woman to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan. Four years later, on her 70th birthday, she broke her own record by climbing the formidable edifice once again. Wolownick’s Inspiration Wolownick only started climbing at the age of 60 to bond with her son,