Welcome to the final week discussing….. It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan This week, please finish the book. Then, be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section. We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the full book on Thursday, January 22 at 4:30pm EDT.  ...

Winter can be a beautiful season—quiet frosty mornings, soft snowfall, chilly nights, and the comfort of warm blankets and familiar routines. But for many seniors living at home, winter also brings unique challenges that can affect health, mobility, and safety. Cold weather, icy walkways, and ...

As the new year approaches, many families being reflecting on their senior loved ones’ health, independence, and overall well-being. For seniors who want to age at home while maintaining their health and independence, the end of the year offers an important opportunity to look ahead and ...

For seniors and their families, winter’s colder temperatures and shorter days often highlight challenges that may not be as noticeable during warmer months. Snow, ice, limited daylight, and seasonal illnesses can all impact a senior’s safety, health, and independence. For this reason, winter is ...

The 2026 Tech Hub kicks off with a report from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and some of the “What’s Your Future Tech Wish?” answers from Senior Planet newsletter readers. This year’s CES show – where new tech developments and products are often launched – showcased ...

As older adults and seniors age, staying active and engaged becomes more important than ever. While medical care addresses a senior’s physical health, overall well-being also depends on emotional, social, and cognitive fulfillment. That’s where recreational therapy plays a vital role in ...

If many women imagine their lives are over after hitting menopause then, for award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright, it provided a burst of sparkling inspiration. With a gusto spirit of “the best is yet to come”, her rebellious music-fueled series Riot Women explores ...

Kindness is contagious – and wonderful for giver and receiver. Try it and see.  I take compliments wherever I can get them, so when the young woman at the convenience store said “You are rocking that bathing suit”  it first gave me a smile and then led to a quick chat.*  She ...

With so many aging communities changing hands and a low level of new openings, SFCS Architects is preparing for a “modernization push” in the coming years. NIC data shows the senior living industry is grappling with many aging properties and an industrywide average property age of 25 ...

After 28 years in the fast-paced world of finance and banking, Kim McMullin, 67, was more than ready to embrace retirement—and some fun. While her first thought was to hit the gym, she took a chance on a cardio drumming class at Gladden Park Recreation Center in sunny St. ...

Active adult operator Greystar is growing its reach into the independent living sector in a move that will broaden the company’s offerings to even more older adults. The Charleston, South Carolina-based real estate company is launching a new third-party management business to operate ...

Although Bruce Dunn, 83, had many careers (steel fabrication, real estate investor, Hollywood joke writer, pilot, and more), the one thing that stayed consistent was his passion for writing original music.  Now in his 80s, Bruce is writing, producing, and releasing new songs ...