Finding Friends After 60: Can We Make It Easier?
As I brushed my hair and applied mascara, the banter of the morning talk show hosts played in the background. When the women – and men – on television casually mentioned how difficult it is to make new friends…
Read MoreThe Rising Cost of Living – How Can We Beat It?
We are all worrying about prices and the cost of energy, aren’t we? We wonder how we will cope in the coming winter. But over the years I have found there are some simple ways to save money…
Read More7 “No Diet” Healthy Eating Secrets from Our Sisters in Europe
In the never ending quest to reach a desirable weight, some cultures that are worth studying are the French and the classic Mediterraneans, i.e., Greeks and Italians. When adhering to their classical way of eating, people in both cultures generally do not have…
Read MoreOur Voices Matter – 4 Simple Steps to Gain Confidence as a Speaker
As I walked behind two professionally dressed older men, I couldn’t help but overhear their conversation. I was heading to a class that promised to address public speaking anxiety. Apparently, these two men were headed in the same direction…
Read MoreDrug Store Smokey Eye for Mature Skin (VIDEO)
She’s 72, loves a smokey eye, and has her own TV show. I’ve been doing her makeup for 10 years and she’s fabulous. What this shows is no matter what your age, you can wear this look. It can be a tad scary I’ll grant, but in the vein of the perpetual cheerleader…
Read MoreHas Spain Lived Up to My ExPat Expectations?
We left the United States to dislodge ourselves from the inevitable third act doldrums. My post-career life began to show signs of the common societal memes associated with retirement. The tell-tale lack of energy. An inability to focus. Dare I admit…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Among Baby Boomers (And What to Do About Them)
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, it is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion and is subject to a lot of wear…
Read MoreThe Incredible Power of Play
Our family tries to get together each year for a reunion. With 18 of us it is no small undertaking. This summer our gathering was in Destin, Florida. We rented a lovely home about a block from the ocean. Our eight grandkids, ages 6-13, and their parents…
Read MoreLife After 60 May Just Be the Most Productive – It’s All About Perfect Timing
“Happiness climbs high early in adulthood but begins to slide downward in the late thirties and early forties, dipping to a low in the fifties. But we recover quickly from this slump…”
Read More5 Easy Ways to Ditch Nighttime Eating and Drop Weight for Good After 60
It would be great to find an effortless, fun, easy and irreversible way to [insert your biggest wish here]. Like finding that perfect shade of lipstick, a dress that makes you look like a princess, or a chocolate dessert with fewer calories than celery. We can dream, right?
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