There are lots of ways to do good during the holidays and beyond…and get social, too!  Here are some ideas on ways to help during toy drives and meet like minded folks. At age 75, Cheryl Malloy is a powerhouse of dedication, spending the past nine years as a volunteer with San ...

I’ve decided when I travel I’m going to use hotels even though home rentals might save me money in the long run. Why?  Because when I go on vacation I don’t want to spend any time downloading apps to turn on the dishwasher or change the temperature or figure out which remote ...

It’s that time of year again, when countless workshops are hard at work making magical items that will stun, amaze and surprise everyone. I’m talking, of course, about CES (the Consumer Electronics Show), where each year tech titans and wannabe titans, visionaries and inventors ...

Mindfulness is not a natural state. Take a mental inventory – is your mind controlling you – or are you controlling it?   Who is in the driver’s seat? I start most mornings in the car. Despite the fact that I’m at the wheel, in command of a new day, I’m not always in the most ...

Each year, we ask Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP to offer his thoughts on the year in Senior Planet. Here’s his report. Dear Friends: Who looks forward to Mondays? Every Monday, in Plattsburgh, New York, the Senior Planet ...

Last time we shared our thoughts about TV traditions – day to day and for the holidays.  The  consensus was that ‘appointment TV” gave a sense of occasion to even the day to day shows. Only being able to watch something at a particular day and time did make it more special. It ...

A legacy letter, also known as an ethical will, is not a legal document; it’s an expression of a person‘s life wisdom, their values, and their meaningful life experiences. It’s intended as a source of life guidance and caring for the recipient…and a great way to start 2026. “A ...

Una carta de legado, también conocida como un testamento ético, no es un documento legal; es una expresión de la sabiduría de la vida de una persona, sus valores, y sus experiencias de vida significativas. Su propósito es ser una guia de vida y de cuidado para el destinatario… ...

January is when Americans typically set resolutions and goals for the year ahead. A Statista survey revealed the top resolutions for 2026. Top Resolutions for 2026 Save more money/reduce spending Spend more time with family and friends Lose weight (Baby Boomers’ top ...

We’ve pulled this column from our archives for its timely and timeless healthy aging information – enjoy!   By now, most of us probably have read at least 40 or 50 stories about New Year’s resolutions. You know, all those articles telling you here are the best ones (never mind ...

Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco, 71, became a household name after playing a mob wife in Martin Scorsese’s seminal 1990 film Goodfellas.   Today she plays a mother-of-five with two adult kids still stuck at home in the heartwarming comedy, The Mother, The Menacer and Me. In her ...

Thank you to everyone who shared book recommendations! Now, it is time to select our next two readings! Each Tuesday, we’ll post a thread here on seniorplanet.org inviting you to comment on each section of the book. Then, during our final week of reading, we’ll host a group ...