AGE | Letting Go Without Losing You

Older Adult Couple on a swing looking at each other talking

As we age, we watch our hair turn gray and the wrinkles appear, as if our mirrors have quietly switched to “high-definition honesty mode.” It’s a process we observe over decades, one strand, one line, one mysterious ache at a time.

Aging has a way of quietly rearranging our lives.

AGE | Surviving Cabin Fever with Resiliency 

Wyoming Couple with Horses

I returned home from work tonight, and before making dinner, I opened the freezer, slipped out a half-gallon of my favorite ice cream, and dished out a small bowl. I stood in front of the heater, savoring every spoonful of peanut butter and chocolate chips while feeling the warmth from the fire on my backside and toes. 

AGE | The Friendship Factor in Healthy Aging

Discussions on healthy aging often focus on eating right and staying active, but equally important is staying socially connected. Strong social ties improve mental health, reduce the risk of depression, ease loneliness, and even extend life.