About The Art of Aging Gracefully
The Art of Aging Gracefully exists to offer clarity, reassurance, and perspective during seasons of change.
It was created for people who want to better understand the practical and emotional realities of aging—without fear-based messaging, pressure, or overwhelm. It is designed to support thoughtful decision-making and quiet confidence, especially during times of transition.
What This Space Is
The Art of Aging Gracefully is:
- Educational — offering clear, understandable information
- Supportive — grounded in respect, empathy, and lived experience
- Plain-spoken — free of jargon, hype, or unnecessary complexity
- Designed for real-life situations — not idealized scenarios
The focus is on understanding how everyday choices, environments, and experiences affect comfort, independence, and peace of mind as life evolves.
What This Space Is Not
The Art of Aging Gracefully is not:
- Medical or legal advice
- Therapy or counseling
- A replacement for professional, clinical, or local services
- A marketing platform
The goal here is understanding, not urgency. There is no pressure to act, decide, or change quickly.
Our Perspective
This channel is created by people deeply familiar with:
- Life transitions and reinvention
- Community-based support systems
- The emotional and practical realities of aging
- The importance of dignity, autonomy, and personal choice
That familiarity comes from personal experience and years of working alongside individuals and families as they navigate homes, health, identity, and change—not from theory, but from experience.
Our Intent
The intent of The Art of Aging Gracefully is simple: To walk alongside.
This space offers steady guidance, thoughtful reflection, and practical insight—helping you make sense of where you are, what matters most, and how to move forward at your own pace.
You won’t find urgency here.
You won’t find fear-based messaging.
You won’t be told what you should do.
Instead, you’ll find perspective, clarity, and reassurance—supporting you as you continue shaping a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and your own.
Who We Are
Tina Combs
Tina Combs brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to real estate and life transitions. With years of experience in real estate, online marketing, and the building trades, she combines practical knowledge with deep insight into how people make decisions — especially during times of change.
Tina has extensive training in facilitation and negotiation, which gives her a nuanced understanding of human motivation, communication challenges, and the barriers that can make understanding difficult during emotional or complex situations. This background allows her to navigate conversations with clarity, empathy, and purpose, helping people feel heard, respected, and confident as they move forward.
Her experience in the building trades provides valuable, real-world insight into home maintenance, construction considerations, and long-term ownership concerns. This perspective helps Tina guide clients beyond surface details, supporting informed decisions about comfort, safety, and future needs.
In addition, Tina has many years of experience in online marketing and real estate, giving her a strong understanding of how homes are presented and communicated in a rapidly changing digital landscape. She uses this knowledge to advocate effectively for her clients while keeping the process clear, calm, and approachable.
Tina is also deeply committed to her community. She volunteers with several not-for-profit organizations, including Women in Need (WIN), You Are Not Alone, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She has previously served on the boards of multiple community organizations and has been actively involved with numerous chambers of commerce, reflecting her long-standing dedication to service, connection, and community well-being.
Through The Art of Aging Gracefully, Tina uses her knowledge and training as a speaker to reach out in a way that connects beyond the written word. She offers a compassionate, grounded perspective on aging, reinvention, and finding peace during life transitions. Her work encourages people to move forward with intention — honoring both where they’ve been and where they’re going.
Lin Combs
Lin Combs is the creator of Escape2ADK, a project centered on place, home, and lifestyle in the southeast Adirondack Mountains of New York. He is also the marketing director for the Tina Combs Realtor team in Warren County New York.
Lin brings many years of hands-on experience working with homes and the people who care for them. He spent several years as a regional manager overseeing more than 70 vacation rental properties, gaining deep, practical insight into home maintenance, property stewardship, and the realities of ownership over time. In that role, he worked closely with many older adults who owned vacation homes, helping them navigate upkeep, decision-making, and the changing relationship people have with their homes as life evolves.
In addition, Lin owned and operated an online marketing company for 14 years, giving him a strong understanding of communication, clarity, and how to cut through complexity. He now uses those skills to help people think more calmly and confidently about big decisions.
Lin also has decades of experience with technology at multiple levels including training. This gives him tremendous insight into how to de-mystify technology and translate tech into terms that older adults understand.
As part of The Art of Aging Gracefully team, Lin offers a grounded, experience-based perspective focused on reassurance, perspective, and thoughtful exploration. His work encourages people to see home, self, and place as integral parts of comfort, independence, renewal, and peace of mind.