If you are looking for guest blogging opportunities, submit your blog post to write for us. Founded by Kendall Van Blarcom, Van Blarcom Consulting is based in California. We provide personal consulting to over 1,000 clients around the world. Counseling remotely is a proactive way to reach seniors and individuals who are housebound. Van Blarcom… Read More »
Ways to Stay Engaged While at Home
Sometimes, due to circumstances, location, or health, older adults choose to forgo outings. If you are spending a lot of time within your own house or apartment, you may be looking for ways to stay engaged while at home. After all, community connections are important at every age. Engaging with your community can enhance your… Read More »
Are You a Senior Experiencing Economic Anxiety?
Many struggle with economic anxiety. After all, seniors see the reality of their work years ending. This can be difficult if you are not earning a sufficient income or if you are living on a fixed income from Social Security or retirement accounts. In these situations, individuals begin to worry they will outlive their savings.… Read More »
A New Look at Today’s Seniors
The population of America is aging. According to one report, 10,000 adults hit their 65-year-old birthday every day. It is estimated that by the year 2050 the U.S. senior population will be over 20%. With such a large and growing population, it makes sense that today’s seniors are different than seniors of the past. Some… Read More »
Three Types of Senior Living Accommodations
Many men and women who are fifty-five or older begin to consider senior living accommodations. After all, it makes sense if you are looking into downsizing from a family home. There are a variety of senior living accommodations available. Talking through your options with a personal counselor can be helpful. Senior Living Accommodations and Your… Read More »
Seniors and Psychosocial Health
Too often, the well being of older adults is overlooked. When professionals talk about seniors and psychosocial health, they are referring to the four components everyone needs to be healthy and content. The components of psychosocial health include emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. When a person goes to their annual physical, it is gratifying to… Read More »
12 Retirement Challenges for Seniors
There are many retirement challenges for seniors. After all, there are a lot of changes that take place when someone moves into their retirement years. But few people truly understand all of the challenges a senior faces when they decide to leave their work years behind. But how do we avoid these challenges, and what… Read More »
Baby Boomers and a Rising Suicide Rate
A demographic group, the baby boom generation is often defined as the group of individuals born from 1946 to 1964. Unfortunately, there has been data citing baby boomers and a rising suicide rate. If you or someone in your life is struggling, seek help. There are people who are available to talk through issues. You can… Read More »
Living Longer and Rising Healthcare Costs
As men and women retire from their jobs or previous lifestyles, they often are not thinking of rising healthcare costs. Instead, they are looking at brochures and catalogs that show pictures of beautiful resorts, cruises, and ways for seniors to explore new opportunities now that they have more time on their hands. While living longer… Read More »
Psychology and Telehealth
Telehealth is a way for individuals to access care and advice from a professional through electronic communication. If you have a personal problem, you can connect with counselors or therapists through phone calls and online platforms. Many benefit from the popularity of psychology and telehealth. Talking with a personal counselor is a path to alleviating… Read More »
Things You Can Do When Your Best Friend Irritates You
Does your best friend have bad behavior that you’d like to correct? There are things you can do when your best friend irritates you. Developing communication skills could be part of the solution. Remember, your best friend might not realize their behavior is annoying. Respect yourself and develop healthy boundaries. #1 Handling Feelings of Disrespect… Read More »
