Unavoidable, Adventures in Aging Podcast episode highlights

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Tag along with Sue and Shan as they dive into the world of possessions. Do your kiddos a favor and declutter today! Take it from us, "Your children are not eyeing your stuff.  In their mind’s eye they’re thinking “how long will it take me to get through all mom’s stuff?”

Although unintentional, today’s episode of Unavoidable, Adventures in Aging seems to reflect the chaos of the political atmosphere we are living in. Are you having a hard time following a continuous line of thought these days? Please hang in there with us because Sue and Shan  really do have some great points about mentoring and encouraging the younger generations to register and vote in the upcoming elections.

 Are You a Techno Dork? Do You Need to Be One?
Discover the answer in this week’s episode of Unavoidable: Adventures in Aging. Sue and Shan delve into the Best Smart Home Devices of 2026, highlighting how these innovations can help you live independently for longer while alleviating your children’s concerns about your safety at home as you age. As proud Techno Dorks, we’re dedicated to exploring ways to embrace technology and maintain our independence in our golden years.

Wirecutter.com

Best Smart Home Devices To Help In Home Aging https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/smart-home-for-seniors/ 

SNL Skit: Alexa Silver

 https://youtu.be/YvT_gqs5ETk?si=6QWm8VwgPT3XGb-W 

 Sue and Shan are contemplating whether older individuals feel seen by others. Every day, 11,000 Americans reach the age of 65, which leads us to ask the poignant question, “Do you see me?” Retirement can often be less than idyllic; it may bring feelings of loneliness, fear, and sadness. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Every person matters, and sometimes, we simply need to discover our purpose. Unavoidable, Adventures in Aging serves as a vital resource, helping older adults find their purpose and highlighting the significance of “mattering.”

http://carnegieartscenter.com/exhibits/  “Age Is Just A Number” Artis: Brian Stephenson

https://bit.ly/4r86CfH Mattering: The Secret To A Life Of Deep Connections and Purpose by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

If you subscribe to the Wall Street Journal, check out the article, “The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering”

 It has been a few days since we welcomed in The Year 2026.  Did you make new year’s resolutions?  Have you kept those resolutions? Or are you like Sue and Shan and know better than to even attemp to make a resolution in the first place?  Today Sue and Shan are going to talk about other ways to make a resolutions than the usual I will quit smoking, I will lose wieght, I will get organized.  For us those are pie crust sayings...easy to make and easy to crumble.  Let’s talk about Krist Tippett’s idea of “Forget New Year’s Rsolutions. For 2026, sit with a question instead.”  The Washington Post printed this idea, “set an intintion word for 2026.”  

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 It has been a few days since we embraced the arrival of the Year 2026. Have you set any New Year's resolutions? Are you managing to stick to them? Or perhaps, like Sue and Shan, you realize it’s wiser to forgo resolutions altogether. Today, Sue and Shan will explore alternative approaches to resolutions beyond the typical promises of quitting smoking, losing weight, or getting organized. For us, these are merely “pie crust sayings”—easy to make and easy to break. Let’s delve into Krista Tippett’s suggestion to “Forget New Year’s resolutions. Instead, consider sitting with a question for 2026.” Forget New Year's resolutions. For 2026, sit with a question instead In addition, we will explore and establish our “intention for 2026.” The Washington Post, in its December 29, 2025 issue, presented an alternative to traditional resolutions: “Choose a word that embodies your intention for 2026.” * Want to set an intention for 2026? Use this word generator.(*Free to subscribers or $2 for nonsubscribers)