Category Archives: health and dealing with change

Baby Boomers Are Running Out of Money and Are Less Healthy

Posted on March 26, 2013 by George

I recently passed a billboard in NYC that extolled the virtues of beginning to seriously save now for retirement. This called to mind two articles a national news agency published recently within 3 days of each other.

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Responding To The Daughter of An Unemployed Man, Late 60s

Posted on March 3, 2013 by George

Hi Diane, I’d be happy to talk with you by phone. And I’d be happy to talk to your father by phone also initially. I can’t make tailored recommendations based on one email and no direct conversation.

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An Unemployed Man In His Later 60s, My Dad Needs Help

Posted on February 22, 2013 by George

I received the following email: Hi George,

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Meaningful After 50 Can Be As Individual As Fingerprints

Posted on October 19, 2012 by George

mean•ing•ful [mee-ning-fuhl] , adjective - full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice. This has been a very active week. In less than 7 days I’ve heard from 9 different friends (all almost 50 to well … Continue reading →

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Live, Work and Play Someplace New – Relocating Over 50

Posted on March 21, 2012 by George

Upcoming LIVE Seminar this Thursday evening, March 22  at 8:30pm (ET) / 5:30pm (PT) Find out more…

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We Moved Across The Country 3 Years Ago Yesterday

Posted on March 17, 2012 by George

Yesterday was the 3rd anniversary of our move across the country to our new home and life. After many years in San Francisco – and with no intention of retiring – we relocated to Sarasota, Florida. Many of our friends … Continue reading →

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George Schofield Speaks About Successful Living After 50

Posted on February 1, 2012 by George
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21st Century Cyclops Part 2

Posted on November 10, 2011 by George

“Bottom line: Life goes on after a life changing medical challenge.  Patience, humor, and new strategies are required in abundance.  The freedom to live life to its fullest makes it worth the effort.” Eric G. (Part 2 of 2, Read … Continue reading →

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21st Century Cyclops

Posted on November 8, 2011 by George

“Try flipping a coin and catching it with both eyes open. Then try it again, this time keeping one eye shut. You will immediately understand my challenge.” Eric G. (Part 1 of 2) My vision was normal in both eyes … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday! You Just Turned 100

Posted on June 16, 2011 by George

(And I didn’t think you were a day over 90!)

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