12/21/2025 It’s that time again when many of us are thinking about our goals and aspirations for the next year. Here is one approach that might be helpful: Ask the question, “What have you learned in 2025 and how will you carry that forward as an intention for 2026?” That was the focus of a recent discussion with 16 women who were asked that question.   The women are part of Renewment (retirement + renewal), an organization for mid-to-later life career women moving on to their next chapter....

12/7/2025 Aging is here to stay as more of us get older and live longer.   To test some of your knowledge (without exams or grades) about aging, take the following quiz. It is based on the “Facts on Aging Quiz” developed by emeritus professor of gerontology and sociology Linda Breytspraak and Lynn Badura, both from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. I have reworded some of the questions and updated the answers.  1. People age 65 and older currently make up about 10 percent of the U.S....

11/23/2026 Q. I am a retired female entrepreneur in my 70s. I sold my business a few years ago, and I still cannot find my next purpose, even with my volunteer commitments and exploration of art. In fact, I am feeling frustrated and a bit anxious. Is this concept of purpose a bit overrated, and why is this so difficult? Thank you. N.M. The topic is a broad one with numerous books, seminars, retreats, articles and webinars addressing this subject. And it is becoming increasingly relevant as...