Years ago following my second trip to Alaska, I wrote of lessons the “last frontier” provided. Alaska’s undeveloped frontier is predominant with
Learning to express kindness – Christine Vanlandingham – January 3, 2023
As we barrel head-long into 2023, I am carrying with me two lessons from the 1980s. 1) Growing pains are not fun, but they can be a good
Stay warm, but stay safe – Christine Vanlandingham – Dec. 24, 2022
Space heaters are a common appliance in many homes. They are also a common cause of fires. A recent fire in our neighborhood, caused by a space
Medicare vs. Marketplace – choose wisely – Sara Duris – December 18, 2022
Q. What are the Health Insurance Marketplaces and how are they different from Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plans? A.
Let’s destigmatize dementia – Lynn Kellogg – December 13, 2022
Blessed with friends of all ages, it’s surprising how often comments on memory function surface across generations. But, maybe it’s not too
Use holidays to connect generations – Christine Vanlandingham – December 5, 2022
I have a photograph in my office of an older man and a young teen, each wearing nearly identical t-shirts. The teen’s shirt says, “Talk to old people;
Options for addressing nursing home problems – Sara Duris – November 30, 2022
Q. We are concerned about a relative’s treatment in a nursing facility. We aren’t his immediate family and don’t want to alarm his
It’s not too late for Medicare counseling – Lynn Kellogg – November 22, 2022
Walks are great. You not only get exercise, restlessness and worries seem to fade, and often you run into friends for delightful little chats. On a
When is retirement right for you? – Christine Vanlandingham – November 14, 2022
American workers are retiring later now than in the past three decades. The current average retirement age among US retirees is age 61, up from age