Senior Lifestyle

People past the age of thirty have long been accepted to be less adaptable, less open to changes great or small. That perception does not reflect the current generation, nor any generation since the 1900's; how do we go about updating the notion that older adults are stagnant and notoriously conservative?

Sep 26, 2005 - Deb Jones

Retirement looms very close for Baby Boomers; what financial plans have you made? How would privatization of Social Security affect your financial future?

Aug 23, 2005 - Deb Jones

Lifestyle changes in the past may not have succeeded, but developing a strategy for future success is possible--and necessary.

Jul 13, 2005 - Deb Jones

Recycling is a useful and expedient way to save resources and money. Recycling as in garage sales, thrift stores, and a modern concept--freecycling.

Jun 21, 2005 - Deb Jones

Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" and its relevance for all stages of life

May 15, 2005 - Deb Jones

Challenging thinking about the sort of outcomes the future may hold for the elderly, for Baby Boomers when our time comes to be the seniors.

Apr 16, 2005 - Deb Jones

A look at what the future may hold for aging baby boomers.

Mar 11, 2005 - Deb Jones

Changing my food choices, my food portions, my eating times, and increasing daily physical activity is for my own good--yes it is. But calling it lifestyle changes or just plain ole diet and exercise makes little difference--this is hard stuff!

Feb 12, 2005 - Deb Jones

There is still work to be done, wrongs to be righted, and integrity to uphold, irregardless of age.

Jan 17, 2005 - Deb Jones

Political correctness aside, it is important to hang on to our right to wish others a specific happy holiday and important also to fight for that right to continue.

Dec 17, 2004 - Deb Jones

Increased incidence of depression over the holidays due to stress and high expectations; ways to avoid

Dec 9, 2004 - Deb Jones

Discussion of the importance not of fulfilling cultural obligations to purchase just any gift as long as gifts are purchased, but to take the time and effort to know what it is a recipient would appreciate having as a gift, and the bond this reinforces between giver and receiver.

Nov 23, 2004 - Deb Jones

Autumn is a time of change, and how we view autumn as a season changes as our roles in life change.

Oct 23, 2004 - Deb Jones

Why do people think as they do? It all becomes a matter of understanding past and present circumstances, of having an open mind.

Aug 11, 2004 - Deb Jones

Moving more than fifteen hundred miles isn't for sissies-- not at any age.

Jul 26, 2004 - Deb Jones

A consideration of the changes technology has made in childhood play

Jun 26, 2004 - Deb Jones

A different take on the mid-life crisis

May 14, 2004 - Deb Jones

A tongue-in-cheek look at how cell phones effect our lives.

Apr 18, 2004 - Deb Jones

A "what if" scenario to consider about your parent's health...and your own.

Mar 24, 2004 - Deb Jones

Exploration of some of life lessons and human nature.

Mar 8, 2004 - Deb Jones

How to ensure a care recipient receives individualized care whether in a home care or nursing home setting.

Jan 28, 2004 - Deb Jones

A look at memories of a baby boomer and hopes for the future.

Jan 16, 2004 - Deb Jones

Discussion of the benefit of setting realisitc goals

Jan 5, 2004 - Deb Jones

What to give that older person in your life? Here's some practical suggestions that say you really care.

Dec 1, 2003 - Deb Jones

Are you giving out of love, or out of obligation? Does guilt keep you buying and buying and buying until you've exhausted your financial resources? Here's an examination of the spirit of gift-giving and an alternate to obligatory giving.

Nov 17, 2003 - Deb Jones

Examination of what defines personal success.

Nov 3, 2003 - Deb Jones

A light-hearted look at the special ways grandchildren make us feel our age, and then some.

Oct 27, 2003 - Deb Jones

Discussion of importance of independence to open communication.

Oct 1, 2003 - Deb Jones

Consideration of the ethical and financial dilemmas posed by medical technology as it relates to older adults.

Sep 12, 2003 - Deb Jones

A look at Charles Horton Cooley's theory of the Looking Glass Self and how it applies in contemporary society.

Aug 29, 2003 - Deb Jones

Having lived nearly five decades, there are some personality types that I find hard to be around.

Aug 14, 2003 - Deb Jones

Discussion of the inevitability of change and what a positive role it plays in our lives.

Jul 31, 2003 - Deb Jones

Tribute to a woman who provided inspiration to an officeful of women.

Jul 10, 2003 - Deb Jones

A common sense and simple solution is offered on the topic of affirmative action, with a link provided to Bill O'Reilly's column in "AOL News."

Jun 30, 2003 - Deb Jones

An exploration of communication techniques with emphasis on the strength in kindness and the role life experiences play in developing this technique.

Jun 16, 2003 - Deb Jones

A lighthearted look at spring from the viewpoint of a midlife woman.

May 14, 2003 - Deb Jones

Essay on the responsibility of citizens to vote

Apr 22, 2003 - Deb Jones

Every person has a past, and that past is important to those that come after us. Record your life's moments now, to share with generations to come.

Apr 2, 2003 - Deb Jones

Discussion of fear of death, fear of living, end of life decisions in mainstream American culture.

Mar 7, 2003 - Deb Jones

The importance of a word's connotations and how a culture's use of the word "old" relates to feelings and perceptions of young and old alike.

Feb 18, 2003 - Deb Jones

Interesting data from recent studies on the effects of physical activity on maintaining mental function as we age.

Feb 1, 2003 - Deb Jones

Interesting data from recent studies on the effects of physical activity on maintaining mental function as we age.

Feb 1, 2003 - Deb Jones

Introduction to aging myths and some statistics to dispel those myths.

Jan 11, 2003 - Deb Jones