Friends and family were sad to say goodbye to longtime comedic actor, Bill Daily, who recently passed away last week at the age of 91 in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Read More
As many women in the community have told me, there is a big difference between being lonely and being alone. The great majority of us single older women enjoy our independence. At the same time, there is no denying that many people our age are struggling with feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Today, I’d like to share a few words of wisdom from Susan Sarandon and others on the topic of being alone. I hope that they help us to start a fascinating conversation on this topic. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Hurricane Matthew, which is now a category 5 storm, a quick election update, 7 ways to empower yourself after 60 and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and before I forget… I have a beautiful little kitten scarf to give away today! So, please stick with the show until the end to get all of the details. Read More
You might wonder why I am choosing to celebrate the 50th birthdays of celebrities on a website dedicated to finding happiness and making friends after 50. After all, don’t celebrities have all the money, friends and happiness they could wish for? Perhaps, but, their lives are worth celebrating for a different reason – they can help us to fight invisibility and change perceptions about aging. Read More
One of the biggest misconceptions about aging is that we no longer care about beauty, sex or romantic companionship. What rubbish!
Older women today are challenging stereotypes and living life with verve and passion. We want to look great, even if we don’t really care what other people think. We want to build meaningful Read More
International Fashion Weeks are major events in the fashion industry that occur twice a year. They showcase the latest collections of designers from around the world. Four main international fashion weeks are held in the world’s fashion capitals…
Read MoreBe honest. How many times have you purchased something just because you “loved the color”? Other than fit, one of the first things that we look at when choosing a new item of clothing is the color. Unfortunately…
Read MoreOne potential definition of successful aging may be to say it encompasses holistic physical, social and emotional well-being, purposeful living, maintenance of our cognitive health, and an ongoing sense of fulfillment…
Read MoreBoth our hair texture and color change as we age. We can’t turn back the clock, and the best thing to do is not to fight it tooth and nail but preferably work with what we’ve got. That doesn’t mean foregoing hair dye options altogether…
Read MoreMaking it to your 60s with long hair is something of a victory. After all, there are many times during our lives when we face a lot of pressure to cut our hair. Finding the best long hairstyles for older women can be a challenge for exactly this reason…
Read MoreHave you been thinking of opting for a short hairstyle? Pixie styles are a modern and contemporary way to wear your hair when you’re over 60. Actually, pixies look great at any age. These super short cuts are excellent for thick or thin hair…
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