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Voice of Experience: August 2023 | Where to Live
In This Issue
Home Is Where the Heart Is
If you love your home, here are 7 tips to enjoy it more now and help make it your retirement home as well.
I'm Gonna Spend My Life in Philadelphia
Some people never want to move during retirement. Stanley explains why he chose to live in Philadelphia and won’t ever leave.
Spend It All
Estate planning attorney, Michelle Smith, advises clients that your heirs will have no problem spending your life savings after you pass away, so this begs the question, what are you saving it for?
Five Tips for Age-Friendly Homes
If you want to live into retirement at your home, here's five simple things you can do to make your home more accessible in case of illness or injury.
Living Multigenerational in the 21st Century
One way to age gracefully is to combine households with your adult children or support your parents. Hear firsthand how VOE board member, Seth Kramer, has enjoyed living with his in-laws.
Before the Sun Sets, Look for a New Horizon
Peter Walzer reflects on his father Stuart Walzer's clean break from being the "dean of divorce lawyers" in Los Angeles, to his peaceful retirement in the serene coastal town of Carmel surrounded by…
Choosing a Community for Retirement
With retirement often comes a change in where and how we live. Use these considerations to make the best decision for you, whether that's aging in place, seeking out a new community, or reuniting wit…
What To Do With the Stuff: Tips for Decluttering
It's finally time to go through all that "stuff" you have. But who gets what, and what goes where? Use these tips to help you organize and downsize your belongings in retirement, at home, and at your…
11 Truths for Older Digital Nomads
We often see travel articles for young people on a budget, but what about seniors who travel? Use these tips specifically made for older travelers to ensure you're comfortable and prepared, wherever…
Nostalgia: Another Stress Reduction Tool
Just like meditation, creating a catalogue of happy and calming memories can help you reduce your stress!
SLD Members Respond to Death Playlist
Experience Magazine put together a playlist of songs about death which garnered so much feedback about additional songs, we've shared the best responses here.
Just Whose Party Is It?
When an attorney tries to take a trial's matters into her own hands, the court lets her know who's in charge.
Highlights from SLD Annual Meeting
SLD at the 2023 ABA Annual Meeting in Denver congratulated Mary K. Ryan for her dedication to pro bono with the Pickering Award and toasted champagne to the incoming and outgoing SLD leaders and Robe…
Member Spotlight: Eric Y. Drogin
Meet this month's member spotlight, Eric Y. Drogin. Eric is a psychologist, lawyer, and bass player, chairing the SLD's Center for Excellence in Elder Law and Dementia.