Once a loved one has decided to move to a retirement community and selected the one to call home, the hard work of “rightsizing” begins. This is the process of going through the house and belongings to find what will work in one’s new home and lifestyle. The process can be … [Read more...] about “Rightsizing”: Tips for Transitioning to a New Home
Rev. Ron’s Plan for Intentional Living (Hint…it involves the beach)
As people look toward retirement, they may ponder how they’ll fill the many hours once dedicated to a 40-hour-a-week job or other scheduled activities. How will they stay engaged, active, and involved as they get older? The Reverend Ronald L. Loughry had the answer years ago — be … [Read more...] about Rev. Ron’s Plan for Intentional Living (Hint…it involves the beach)
Try this chocolatey slow-cooker dessert
Did you know you can make desserts in your Crock-Pot or slow cooker? Try this recipe for Crock-Pot Chocolate Pudding Cake. This delicious dessert is also easy to prepare. You can mix together and place the first five dry ingredients in a jar or airtight container and store in … [Read more...] about Try this chocolatey slow-cooker dessert
Who will take care of you?
Planning for Older Age Sabine Stovall, a wealth and estate planner and owner of The Wealth Planning Company, says the first step in planning for older age is to understand what assets you have. “Most of us underestimate the value of what we have,” she says. It is … [Read more...] about Who will take care of you?
How to Look at the Bright Side
I have always admired the wisdom of my elders – my parents, older priests, and elderly mentors who have guided me on the path to maturity. As I move into my 70s, I find myself ripening into maturity and becoming the older mentor I always searched for. I have discovered the … [Read more...] about How to Look at the Bright Side