Amara Rose

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Amara Rose is a personal and business coach with a broad background in health and positive aging. She holds a social welfare degree with a gerontology emphasis from Penn State, and has written extensively about senior housing, elder health and nutrition, lifelong learning, and the spiritual dimension of aging. A seasoned marketing copywriter, Amara has wordsmithed everything from blogs to brochures to web content. Contact Amara at amara@liveyourlight.com to learn more.

A Balanced View: Fit for the Long Haul

Amara RoseSeptember 25, 2018September 26, 2018

by Amara RoseSeptember 25, 2018September 26, 20180883

With record numbers of us hurtling headlong towards elderhood, all aspects of aging (and anti-aging) are constantly making headlines. Yet while AARP reports the average age of first-time grandparents is now 47 — which may seem ridiculously young to someone applying for a reverse mortgage at 70, 80, or even

Reimagining Home — And Travel

Amara RoseSeptember 18, 2018September 26, 2018

by Amara RoseSeptember 18, 2018September 26, 20180847

One of the great blessings of being physically and financially fit in later life is the ability to travel. For couples with both partners in good health, the traditional model works: book a travel package or a cruise, stay in fine hotels, take lots of pictures and return to the

From HECM to Hospice: Preparing for Transition

Amara RoseSeptember 11, 2018September 26, 2018

by Amara RoseSeptember 11, 2018September 26, 20180397

Last week we looked at new ways seniors are demystifying rather than denying death, and how smart pre-planning can help families mitigate conflict once the HECM recipient dies. What happens when a reverse mortgage client is approaching the end? One option many might overlook for easing their passage is hospice. For