Tips For Growing Older

He who laughs, lasts. — Anonymous There is more than enough adversity and stress in the world and in our lives, but probably not enough laughter. Think about your most [...]

How often we are reminded to live in the here and now because it is real, whereas the past and future are only memories or anticipations! People who routinely yearn [...]

If someone tells you to take a flying leap, do it By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier   We overheard a woman telling a friend she had literally taken [...]

By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier The way we anticipate our aging depends on our expectations. Recent studies have discovered that most Americans are living healthy, active lives well [...]

By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier This posting marks the beginning of our fourth year of “Tips for Growing Older,” available to you on this Amigos de Bucerias web [...]

A puppy on leash was gingerly walking along a reservoir path with eyes and nose tuned into the pleasant surprises along the way. Suddenly two dogs also on leash lunged [...]

  When people write about retirement, the focus often is on income, health, family, social life, hobbies, spirituality, community involvement, entertainment or travel. Seldom is true enjoyment of food identified [...]

Participants in a recent study (published by the Public Library of Science – PLoS ONE) identified people whom they regarded as friends. Astonishingly, only half of those identified felt the [...]

  As we get older, we become more aware of how far we have moved along in our lifespans. With less time ahead, what choices can we make about how [...]

  Remember James Taylor’s iconic song, “You’ve Got a Friend”? “When you’re down and troubled and…nothing is going right, close your eyes and think of me and soon I will [...]