How Sharing Stories Boosts Your Brain, Especially After 60
When we hear stories, our brains sync and minds meld. We tend to think, “What’s in it for me?” so here’s some information you may find helpful. When you read or listen to facts, or watch a PowerPoint presentation, the language processing parts of your brain…
Read More5 Best Skin Firming Creams
There are several reasons why our skin loses firmness and elasticity as we age. The main factor is age, but genetics and lifestyle also play a role. There is no going around this one, sorry ladies. First, we notice the skin around our eyes and then other parts of our faces…
Read More5 Ways to Be Gentle with Yourself When Dealing with Parent-Adult Child Estrangement
Parent-adult child estrangement is a complex and deeply challenging experience. It can be overwhelming, leaving parents with feelings of guilt, shame, and grief. This article offers guidance on navigating this painful journey, emphasizing…
Read MoreThe Older Entrepreneur: Is It Ever Too Late?
Is it ever too late to start a business? The data shows that the highest rate of entrepreneurship worldwide is in the 55-64 age group and the over-50 age group is twice as likely to be successful. Sometimes people newly retiring from a fast-paced career find retirement…
Read MoreLaughing Through the Third Act: How Do You Learn to Take Yourself Less Seriously?
A funny thing happened on my way to retirement. I became a humor writer. It wasn’t part of some grand plan. Rather, it was a serendipitous occurrence born from the acute terror of not knowing what I was going to do with the rest of my life…
Read MoreMelanoma and Me: Sharing My Journey
I have been on quite a journey; more like a roller coaster. If only one person reads this and takes action to investigate one’s own skin, then I have helped. I am usually immersed in how to age well, live well, and be well. I always considered…
Read MoreIs Divorce Fear Wrecking Your Life?
It’s no secret that the process of separating from a partner and starting a new life alone can be daunting, overwhelming, and scary. The fear of the unknown can create an endless list of worries, doubts, and concerns that can make it difficult…
Read More“Good Night, My Sweet Little Grandma” and Other Thoughts on Multi-Generational Living
My husband and I did this on purpose. We were not forced into it for reasons of physical infirmity or financial difficulties. Instead, we were drawn to it by the sheer force of the potential advantages we saw. Chief among those was the ability…
Read More4 Steps to Identifying Your Purpose in Midlife
Have you reached a point in your life where you felt like you were simply going through the motions? Maybe you wake up each day feeling unfulfilled, wondering if there is more to life than what you are currently experiencing. If so, you are not alone…
Read More10 Memoirs Authored by Women Over 50
Do you enjoy reading memoirs? Do you like reading memoirs written by women over 50 or books about women over 50? I love reading memoirs that plunge into women’s lives and their personal unique human experiences. I love that feeling when…
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