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How you direct your attention is one of the most important things you can do to control your life. What you focus on is what you become. If you give attention to the negative, you’ll become negative. If you give attention to the positive, you’ll become positive. It’s that simple. The problem

The secret to a long, fulfilling life is a topic of great mystery to many. Not some elixir or advanced technology, the truth is we live longer when we have support. In simpler words, our length of living is directly related to the support that we receive from around us.

Financial literacy does not need to happen after a certain age. In fact, the earlier you start learning about financial management, the better your future self will be at handling money. It is never too late to start learning about finances. On the contrary, a lack of knowledge and education

Diversity and inclusivity are some of the most talked about terms for the past couple of years. As we dive more into creating more diverse relationships around us, we also participate in inclusivity. This can create several positive impacts in our society as well as in our personal life.The close

Today’s 65-year-olds are expected to live to an average age of 88 years for women and 85 years for men. We’re spending more time in retirement than previous generations and therefore need more funds to support ourselves and the lifestyles we wish to lead.While it’s an easy decision for some, deciding

For more than a decade, The Encore Network has been advocating for and building partnerships among organizations and individuals who champion the civic, social, and economic contributions of people 50-plus.Dr. Dorian Mintzer of Boston, MA, has been named to the 2022 Class of Encore Network Champions, an august list of

Imagine your high school teenager is a senior. You ask Chris about next year’s plans. She/he has none whatsoever, so plans to take the year off and enjoy life; maybe next year she/he will do what peers are doing, start their college career so they can prepare for adulthood. Most parents

The COVID-19 pandemic might have prompted you to rethink many areas of your life. As you get ready to kickstart the next chapter of your life and move forward after this difficult time, you may be wondering how you can take everything you’ve learned during the pandemic to make positive

One connection to the world outside of my home is in a monthly gathering via ZOOM entitled “Living Fully, Aging Gracefully, Befriending Death.” As you may perceive, it is a monthly gathering of “older” adults who are sharing their own lives and times...

Deciding what you want to do with your life is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. This is where career aptitude tests come in handy. Learning about your objectives, skills, and personality traits is essential in determining your career path and career aptitude tests can help with