Q: I am worried about my grandkids starting school again with the COVID numbers going up and the Delta variant spreading. I am worried for their safety and for mine. What can I do to help feel calmer and stay safe? A: I think many of us thought this school year would feel safer and [...]
My husband keeps asking me why I cry at the drop of a hat lately. I have always been prone to tears when really stressed or when something touches my heart. And I guess that is exactly why I’m crying these days. For the past three months, my staff and I at Senior Concerns have [...]
Q: I recently had a fender bender and another near miss accident. I am worried and do not want to lose my license. Are there any tips on how to stay a safe driver as I get older? A: Staying safe on the road is always important and I applaud you for recognizing that you [...]
Q: I always feel like I have a running list of things to do, and I can never catch up. How can I better manage this feeling that I am always behind on my tasks? A: Feeling like you always have a to-do list that you can never complete is quite common. Sometimes the anxiety [...]
I think I’ve been under some misguided notion that life will get easier as time goes by—at least when it comes to the things I’ve been doing for years. I’ve been in the workplace for over 44 years, and a homeowner for over 35. That’s a lot of time to repeat activities, learn the ropes [...]
Q: I started my retirement during the COVID pandemic. Now it has suddenly hit me how different my day-to-day routine is, and I am feeling a little lost. How can I better adjust to retirement? A: Retiring is a big life change, and it is normal for it to take time to fall into a [...]
