How memorialization helps the grieving process - and why you should do it

In this article, we discuss how memorialization can be a way to both remember a lost loved one, and also heal and grow through the grief you experience afterwards.

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What to do when you visit loved ones in a nursing home

To keep your visits as intentional and connected with your loved one as possible, follow these active steps to make your time with them worthwhile for both parties.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 14, 2021caregivingComment

How can we help make historic buildings more accessible?

How do we preserve the past while also making way for a better, more accessible future?

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 13, 2021covid and cultureComment

Five of the best second careers for older adults and retired seniors

Here are five jobs that don’t require full-time, are easy to pick up, and can make some extra money for you while leaving plenty of room in your schedule.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 12, 2021senior livingComment

Three ways siblings can support each other after a death

Here are a few suggestions for how to support a sibling after a death in ways that will lead to healing and acceptance.

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The top five things seniors can do to live a healthy and fulfilling life

Here are five habits you can introduce (or reintroduce) into your life to help enrich it.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 1, 2021senior livingComment

Five ways to help older adults navigate technology more easily

Here are five things you can do to help your older family and friends navigate tech and become more comfortable utilizing it.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 29, 2021covid and culture, senior livingComment

Post-COVID travel tips for older adults and seniors

We’ve compiled traveling tips specifically for seniors so that you can take advantage of your retirement and take the time to see the world.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 28, 2021senior living, covid and cultureComment

On gray divorce: what older adults should consider as they assess their relationships

For older couples, divorce can have much different consequences than for younger couples, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 21, 2021senior livingComment

Here's a list of charities that help those dealing with grief

Here are a few charities that deal with grief, supporting those who have been through or are going through a difficult period of grieving.

grievingJennifer GoodJune 15, 2021grief resourcesComment

How to help an elderly parent who lives far away

If you live far away from your parents and have started to worry about them or their health, here are some ways you can help them, and give yourself peace of mind.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 13, 2021caregivingComment

Tips on how to make friends and find community later in life

Especially as you grow older, spending time with others who share similar experiences or common interests can be a great way to find connections and build a supportive community.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 8, 2021senior livingComment

On the bright side of aging: Experiences to look forward to as we get older

Seniors share some of the reasons they have enjoyed aging and time post-retirement. Read on to find out what they describe as “the bright side of aging.”

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 3, 2021senior livingComment

Elderly parents moving in with you? Here are tips on what to do.

Even if you get along great with your parent, we’ve compiled a list of helpful tips to help you cope and prepare for when they’re moving in.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJune 2, 2021caregivingComment

Tips on how to keep in touch with friends and family after the death of a loved one

Whatever connection you have to each other, it is absolutely okay for that person to remain a part of your relationship.

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When grieving, here's what to do when people say the wrong thing

When a friend or family member makes an unhelpful comment or suggestion, it can feel like a failure of empathy. Here’s what to do in that situation.

grievingJennifer GoodMay 26, 2021grief resourcesComment

As we emerge from COVID-19, what are the best travel safety tips?

As restrictions lift and you look forward to relaxing activities in a new (or favorite) place, there are a few things you can keep in mind before, during, and after your trip to prioritize safety.

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How to support a parent who is grieving the loss of their spouse

Once the funeral service is over and friends and relatives return home, a parent’s grief process is just beginning. Here’s what you can do to help.

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Use these fall prevention tips and tactics to avoid injury

We’ve put together a list of tactics to reduce the risk of falling as well as prevention techniques that can come in handy in dire situations.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodMay 13, 2021senior livingComment

$Grief can fracture families. Here's what to keep in mind as you heal, and reconcile.$

Grief can fracture families. Here's what to keep in mind as you heal, and reconcile.

Because familial differences can often lead to misunderstandings and disagreements, here are some reminders we can all keep in mind to reconcile and heal strained relationships.

grievingJennifer GoodMay 12, 2021grief resourcesComment

Peacefully