The Blog
From caregiver education to navigating life transitions and retirement, our blog has a wealth of information to help you move forward and revitalize your life.
Social Connection in Retirement: Why One Conversation Can Change Your Day (and Your Life)
When was the last time you struck up a conversation with someone you didn’t know? Not because you had to.Not because you needed directions.But simply because you were curious. For many people, social connection in retirement doesn’t fade all at once. It thins out...
Building Lifelong Friendships: Meaningful Bonds After 60 or 70 or 80
If someone had told me when I began my career as a psychologist specializing in aging that one of my greatest joys would be helping people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond rediscover the magic of friendship — I might have raised an eyebrow. But now, after decades of...
Finding Love After 60: Embracing Romance and Companionship at Any Age
As a psychologist who specializes in working with older adults, I hear this question more often than you might think: “Is it too late for me?” Too late to date.Too late to fall in love.Too late to feel excited about someone again. My short answer? No. Not even close....
Setting Intentions After 60: A Gentle Guide to a Meaningful Year
A New Year, A New Rhythm—On Your Terms In earlier chapters of life, the start of a new year might have been all about big, dramatic resolutions: “Lose 20 pounds!” “Write that novel!” “Finally organize the garage!” (Spoiler: the garage still isn’t organized.) But...
Letting Go Gracefully: How to Transition Without Losing Yourself
Life Changes—But You Don’t Have to Disappear Later life is full of transitions. Some are welcomed with open arms; others show up uninvited and plant themselves on the couch. Retirement, children leaving home, changes in health, shifting friendships, or the quiet fade...
Rediscover Hidden Passions: Finding Joy in Your Third Act
A New Chapter Begins—with Choice, Curiosity, and Heart For decades, life often revolves around duty—building careers, raising families, meeting expectations. In that hustle, personal passions can quietly slip into the background. But then, something profound happens....
Embracing Life Changes After 60: Step Boldly Into Your Next Chapter
Aging is often talked about as something to manage, endure, or “fight against.” As a psychologist who works with older adults, I’ll say this plainly: that framing does more harm than good. Life after 60 is not a slow fade-out. It is a transition—sometimes quiet,...
Finding Joy & Peace When You’re Spending the Holidays Alone
The holidays are supposed to be magical. Full tables, laughter echoing through the house, music, warmth, and shared traditions—the kind that leave us feeling full in every sense of the word. But not everyone experiences the season this way. For many aging adults, the...
The Art of Gratitude: Celebrating What Matters Most
Aging has a funny way of shifting the spotlight. In our earlier years, life is often about the hustle: careers, families, bills, expectations, and a never-ending to-do list that somehow regenerates overnight like it’s possessed. But as time passes, something...
When Family Isn’t Picture Perfect: Navigating Complex Dynamics
Families are rarely as simple as the photos on holiday cards. Estrangement, blended households, differing values, and past wounds can make family life complicated — and emotionally exhausting. But even in the messiness, there are ways to navigate complicated family...
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I combine over three decades worth of experience in mental health to create a practice that helps older adults navigate all the concerns that come with aging.
Coaching Aging Adults is dedicated to developing hope and purpose for your future.