Many of us struggle with our older years because we no longer have a job to focus on, as we have for most of our lives. Here’s a strategy which I have found helpful. Plan two things to do each day. You do not have to frantically seek to fill up every minute. These two… Continue reading Plan Two Activities Every Day
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Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement
In September 2024, shortly before I retired for the first time, I started Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement, an online group for Front Porch to help others to navigate the transition to retirement. I hoped to attract others at the same stage as me, getting ready to retire or recently retired. Not yet retired myself,… Continue reading Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement
Join an Interest Group Today
Want a great way to find people from all over the country (and sometimes beyond) who share your passions? Try these great new interest groups that I’ve created at GetSetUp: Joy of Art – find others who love all types of art. Many older adults find great pleasure in exploring or rediscovering their passion for… Continue reading Join an Interest Group Today
Join Me on Good Morning America
In my role as Customer Success Manager at GetSetUp since last fall, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with many of our clients to make sure they are enjoying our many classes and social events that we provide free to older adults online. Starting in 2021, I’ve also led Good Morning America on weekday mornings.… Continue reading Join Me on Good Morning America
Need Help Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine?
When Neil DeSouza, co-founder of GetSetUp, told me recently that he wanted me to help launch a campaign to help older adults to make their COVID-19 vaccine appointments, I was very skeptical. Each state has its own ways of distributing the limited vaccine supply, and in many states like Michigan (where we have many clients),… Continue reading Need Help Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine?
Lead An Interest Group at GetSetUp
This year I’ve had the blessing of working for GetSetUp, an organization which provides online learning and social opportunities for older adults. For 2021, I will be starting a new community driven initiative for our clients to lead their own interest groups online. If you have a passion or strong interest that you would like… Continue reading Lead An Interest Group at GetSetUp