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Independence Day …. Spent in the presence of Willie Nelson, an American Icon.
Maintaining our independence as we age is a critical factor – not just for practical reasons, but also for emotional and physical well-being. For many individuals independence helps older adults retain a sense of identity and control over their lives. Making one’s decisions—about where to live, health care, when to give up driving, their social life and how to allocate their finances is key to their confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience.

Barb Kreisman
Jul 94 min read
June 2025 Purposeful Aging Newsletter
Welcome to the First Edition of the Purposeful Aging Newsletter! We’re thrilled to introduce the first issue of Purposeful Aging —a...

Barb Kreisman
Jun 21 min read


Celebrating Our Collective WisdomInternational Women’s Day
Wisdom often involves recognizing injustices and striving for a fairer society. While individuals may have different perspectives on how...

Barb Kreisman
Mar 103 min read


Curiosity As a Pathway to Wisdom
18th Century Philosopher Edmond Burke noted that “The first and simplest emotion we discover in the human mind is curiosity.” Curiosity...

Barb Kreisman
Feb 53 min read


An Ancient Perspective on Aging
Ancient wisdom can change your life and the way you perceive aging. Two thousand years ago Aristotle wrote the most important book on...

Barb Kreisman
Jan 163 min read
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To have a successful blog, I’ve been told that a person needs to be passionate about their topic, and also enjoy writing. Happily, I can...

Barb Kreisman
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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