Relationships

While other people compile their resolutions for the start of the new year which will more than likely be something like resolving to be more patient, lose weight or start exercising, a new year without a loved one poses different challenges.

After years of working, it not uncommon to want to unwind and relax. But when does too much relaxation become a concern?

Plans can be made and plans can change and it's no different when it comes to retirement. So what do you do if one partner decides they want to make a different choice as to when they plan to retire?

Having friends and the support they offer is vital to our overall health and wellbeing. But making friends later in life may take some extra effort.

When was the last time you spoke to a stranger? You may want to give this a try as research suggests it might actually help boost our happiness.

For years, psychologists, scholars and medical doctors have sounded the alarm bells around loneliness, arguing that it should be recognized as an epidemic and a national health crisis.  And indeed it is a crisis.

The loss of a pregnancy or infant is an extremely painful life experience and we don't often recognize the long term grief it can cause.

After suffering immeasurable grief, Danny Slupeiks discovered that travel became his way of reconnecting with the world and with himself.

All too often when we leave someplace we say to the people around us, "Let's be sure to stay in touch". But do we really mean it? Or is this just something that we say to make us all just feel better?

When you retire, there's often a perception from others that you have lots of available time. How can you protect your time without offending them?

For older people striving to interact more with younger people, there is reason to feel optimistic. Although those in later life often are apprehensive at how fast things are changing, technological advancements will make it easier for them to pursue their intergenerational social relationships. 

Intergenerational relationships are most often promoted as making both older and younger generations happier, valued, and self-fulfilled—all good things. However, as Dr. Stephen Golant shares, we must avoid putting all older—and younger—people in the same social box.

Sadly, financial elder abuse is a significant issue which is why choosing the right Power of Attorney for you is extremely important.

The transition to retirement is a significant life change. But knowing how to stay engaged and connected can make this truly an amazing time of life.

When Richard's granddaughter turned eight, he gave her $100 to invest and has been doing that every year. Elsie is now twelve and here's what she has learned so far.

Wendy Reichental has been thinking a lot about regrets and the weight of our choices, specifically those related to having or not having children.

When choosing where to retire, who lives in potential retirement destinations is often on retirees' minds.

There is a definite increase in the number of older people getting divorced. What is causing this to happen?

Mike Drak has found that he seems to be going to many funerals lately which forced him to consider his own exit plans.

Loneliness can be a significant challenge for many people when aging however just being with people is not the answer. It's a little more complicated than that.

It's probably not at the top of your to-do list but should be. It's important to share your critical information with your family before they actually need it.

What happens if partners don't retire at the same time? As Wendy Reichental discovered, it can cause some challenges.

People are downsizing and in turn looking to hand down their heirlooms to their children who quite frankly don't want them.

So often we view our life after work as being an ending stage. But here’s another perspective.

Many people will often try and avoid talking about death. But death is inevitable and getting comfortable talking about death can not only help us but also those we love.