Most people dream of a retirement in which they get to play, pursue hobbies and develop new interests. Finally, they get to be the master of their own fate. And when they reach retirement they do in fact thrive in their new environment. For others, their new-found sense of freedom is overwhelming and having to [...]
Goals become even more essential to your life once you leave work. So if you are thinking of retiring, or are newly retired, then continue reading. Goals that are personally motivating get us out of bed in the morning and lend structure to our lives as the achievement of such pursuits requires meeting deadlines, fulfilling [...]
Why is it that when faced with life challenges, some of us flounder and others flourish? As a result of mounting scientific evidence, we now know that certain individual and environmental resources lead to greater resilience and guard against depression, morbidity and emotional stress. These resources are essential to a happy life and a successful [...]
In Zoomer magazine’s September 2017 issue, there was an enlightening article written by Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor addressing contemporary issues that have emerged as a result of what’s become known as the longevity revolution. Advancements in health care and technology have resulted in longer lifespans. Milestone events now include encore careers, second and even third marriages, and birthday celebrations [...]
