Mary Helen talks of the remembering we need to do in retirement to help ourselves and our families continue to understand the legacy we will leave. Using her favorite holiday of July 4th she shows how remembering can make our past take focus in telling our
It Takes a Village to Help Retirees
Seniors helping Seniors The idea has turned into a movement called Village to Village. In Madison, WI one of the founding associations of senior run and senior targeted "villages" is called SAIL (Supporting Active Independent Lives). Executive Director Ann Albert talks with Mary Helen and Carol
How Pickleball Saved My Life
Summer is the time for fun. Do you remember how to have fun? Carol Larson talks about how retirement can actually be hazardous to your health, and how she found her way to a happier life through the new sport of PickleBall.
“Johnny V” The American BoomeR and his quest for joy!
Is it time for you to be selfish? It may be the means to finding your next steps in retirement. John Vardallas, publisher of Today's BoomeR, ditched the rocking chair early, and tells Mary Helen and Carol his personal quest for joy helped him craft a business he's still enjoying today.
Watch Your Language: Language, Mindsets and 3 words to empower your retirement right now! – MHC #110
Mary Helen suggests that in our retirement, watching our language can create a vibrant life. Keeping a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset will provide a way to view your retirement plans. Make sure to listen till the end for the 3 words that help you to create this growth
Your House and Home – Adjusting for Retirement
Does your present home suit your new retired life? Or does the real estate decision you made 10 or 20 years ago no longer fit your circumstances? Ruth Domack, Certified Senior Housing Professional, says things change and you may need to adjust according to your new needs and wishes. Ruth also
The Hidden Grief of Retirement
Do you sometimes feel inexplicably sad? Former grief counselor Mary Lou Payer Martino says that can be a normal reaction to any major life change, including retirement. In this Kitchen Table Talk, Mary Lou joins Mary Helen and Carol to talk about how the loss of who you once were, along with all
My Mother, the Quiet Rebel
For this Mothers Day, Carol Larson reflects on how --beneath her mother’s quiet exterior-- beat the heart of a rebel.