Specialties

Isabelle's specialties include retirement and senior living, taking photos of food, destinations she has visited and nature. Researching her genealogy and those of others is another specialty that combines well with her knowledge of history and the arts. She also has an interest in health topics including but not limited to cataracts, glaucoma, arthritis, dementia, Parkinson's disease, health and aging, and Alzheimer's.

Owning a home, retiring to Florida, living your best life, surviving loss, growing old with dignity, enjoying life after retirement, and all retirement topics. Home renovation and home repairs are something Isabelle has a lot of experience with since she owns three homes. Also pet ownership especially dogs, with four furry friends sharing her life.

Interests

Isabelle's interests are varied and include extensive travel both within and outside the United States. She is an enthusiastic blogger on a variety of topic including travel, local interest, home, food, book reviews, genealogy, and snowbirding. A photo blog also highlights her love of taking pictures. As a mother and grandmother, family topics are also high in her interests. All aspects of retirement and aging including surviving loss of a spouse. Cruising is a favorite way to travel as well as money saving tips for travel, cooking, and living.

Education

Middlesex Community College

Psychology and accounting/business work very well for a career in an office. Four classes of accounting psychology along with history, science, and other business related courses were undertaken part-time while working full time. Graduated with high honors.