Are Telomeres the Key to Aging Well? The Real Reason Why We Age
Telomeres are the structures made from DNA sequences that serve to protect the end of a chromosome. They are essential for cell division and get shorter over time until they are no longer able to divide, eventually leading to cell death…
Read MoreDo You Secretly Judge Others? How to Enjoy Life After 60 with an Attitude of Gratitude
When we refuse to judge others, we express love and compassion. Love does not mean we become passive and allow others to abuse us. It is quite the contrary. Compassion is not weak but strong. It allows us to see where the suffering…
Read MoreOceanview, Bedbugs and More: Travel Rental Experiences
Have you ever planned an exciting vacation or holiday getaway only to arrive at your dream destination to find your room, condo or villa rental isn’t exactly what you bargained for? Likely you may have traveled quite a distance, you are weary…
Read MoreDecorate Your Home to Vanquish the After-Christmas Blues
There is a paradox of relief and sadness when you accept that the holidays are finished. Gone is the sense of magic that permeated your home, the lights, the scent, the warmth, and the promise; all your efforts created joy and excitement…
Read More10 Things That Aren’t Coming Back with Age – And 10 New Ones That You Can Discover Now!
I know almost every woman over 60 bemoans certain assets they had previously, which are no more. One woman’s loss isn’t necessarily your own but most of us can empathise if not sympathise. I know this because I have very thick hair…
Read MoreI Have My Own Teeth… and 7 Other Things this Woman Over 60 is Grateful for
Did you know that writing gratitude lists boosts your mood and improves happiness? I sometimes forget this in my day-to-day grumblings about hangnails and hay fever, but today, I’ve dusted off my gratitude list. Firstly, I am grateful for my…
Read MoreHelp! My Husband’s Retired and He’s Driving Me Nuts!
Finally, the day we’ve been working toward arrived. Both of us retired. Ever since I left the workforce 10 years ago, we’ve dreamed of the days when my husband would join me. We imagined leisurely days we could spend together doing…
Read MoreBest Destinations to Travel to in 2023
As we ring in a fresh year, there’s no better time to start planning your 2023 getaway – the earlier the better! Planning a mid-year getaway now is guaranteed to take the edge off any busy schedule. The following locations draw visitors year-round…
Read More4 Important Reasons Why You Should Stretch in Your Later Years
I believe we all know the importance of getting regular cardiorespiratory exercise and resistance (weight) training throughout our lifespan. That doing so will help reduce our risk for cardiovascular disease, hormonal based cancers…
Read MoreFacing Alcohol Addiction After 60
In her late 70s, Becky, felt out of place during the Covid-19 crisis. She was finally coming to grips with her alcohol addiction. The problem was exacerbated by her use of prescribed medications – medications she needed to navigate aging…
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