Feb

5

If at First You Don’t Succeed

Posted by maureen

February 5, 2008 | 1 Comment

It has often struck me that among the common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs are the less touted but familiar truths that many have had a fair share of failure too. Few of them have had a straight path to success. Infact, they might even argue that the learnt more from failure than […]

Nov

20

Keeping Mentally Fit

Posted by maureen

November 20, 2007 | 3 Comments

We all know the importance of keeping physically fit but have you ever wondered how you can stay mentally fit as you age? Can we actually influence and protect our brains from mental decline as well as from diseases like Alzheimer’s ? We all expect the normal wear-and-tear of aging to include some short term […]

Oct

3

Man’s Best Friend

Posted by maureen

October 3, 2007 | 2 Comments

I know that I’m not telling you anything new when I say that the bond between man and dog is very strong. Dogs enjoy a unique relationship with humans that are unlike any other domesticated species and there is no question as to the benefits we receive from these wet nosed, tail wagging companions.
No […]

Sep

13

Play The Game Of Life.

Posted by cameron

September 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

It has become very clear to me that men approaching retirement have issues to deal with that are similar to those empty nest feelings that plague some women and to a lesser extent some men. There is an increasing loss of importance in old roles that is disconcerting. We all want to be, or feel, […]

Sep

12

Keeping A Young Perspective

Posted by maureen

September 12, 2007 | 2 Comments

I stopped for gas the other day and couldn’t figure out how to pump the gas. I was just about to walk into the store and ask for help when a young man with a big smile on his face came running out to help. He was very gracious and didn’t once call me an […]

Jul

4

Independence Day

Posted by maureen

July 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Roberta Smith, age 101, learned firsthand from her grandmother, a former slave, that there was nothing more important than your own independence”

Roberta Smith was born in Henderson, Texas in 1906. She was the daughter of a sharecropper and granddaughter of a slave. Her mother had 12 children and lived until she was 105. Roberta didn’t […]

Jun

26

Starting A Business In Your 60s

Posted by cameron

June 26, 2007 | 2 Comments

This is contrarian thinking to the max but its actually one of the easiest times in your life to do it, if you keep up with technology that is. It’s relatively easy because of retirement believe it or not. There are two things that stop younger people from starting a business that can be summed […]

May

2

Age Is Just A Number

Posted by maureen

May 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here are a couple of very positive stories about seniors who don’t know want to spend their years in a rocking chair watching life going by. Its proof positive that a lively mind and body don’t just belong to the young: take heart and get ready to be inspired….
When 95-year-old Nola Ochs graduates this […]

Feb

18

Winter Blues: Longing For Spring

Posted by maureen

February 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

If you are like me then you cannot wait for spring: not just for the warmer weather but also for the longer days and increase in daylight. Most people say that they feel better when the sun is shinning and that the winter months leave them feeling “blue” There are also many people who suffer […]

Feb

13

Senior Olympics - ready to be inspired?

Posted by maureen

February 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

If you are 50+ and have not lost your competitive edge the Summer National Senior Games/Senior Olympics could be just the outlet you are looking for. The Senior Olympics were designed with today’s more active seniors in mind. The games offer a unique opportunity for seniors to get together, interact socially, and most important of […]

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