Get in Better Balance for a Stronger, Longer Life
I just became eligible for Medicare, the US health insurance for those 65 and older. Doctor Charlene scheduled a Welcome to Medicare visit, and to be honest, the process was sobering. Answering the questionnaire truthfully resulted in me being…
Read More10 Best Layered Hairstyles for Older Women
Thinking of adding layers to your hair? Looking for new inspiration for your hairstyle? Have you had the same style for years? Maybe it’s time to try something new and different…
Read MoreStyle Should Be Easy at Any Age!
Growing into my wisdom each year, I have noticed the desire for ease and simplicity. It wasn’t always like this. I spent many years wasting my energy and time worrying about things that I couldn’t control and really didn’t matter…
Read MoreWhen Physical Ability Changes, Do We Hold Back or Forge Ahead?
These things seem to happen in a series. As I write this, I realize not everyone in their late 60s or 70s has a fascination with sport or movement. But stay with me, because I think my musings could apply to any pastime, hobby or activity that gives us joy…
Read MoreSurviving a Divorce After 50 Teaches Some Surprisingly Positive Lessons
The process of ending a marriage, especially a decades-long one, can definitely shake up your life in all aspects. From the financial to the emotional, there are many unexpected good lessons that divorce in later-life…
Read MoreThese Simple Morning Rituals Can Change Your Life After 60
Have you ever come to a point in your life where you feel something has to change and yet you don’t have a clue where to begin? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. This is especially true when you’re convinced…
Read MoreHow Important Is It to Take Care of Your Physical Health After 60? Part 3: Teeth
I was recently sitting at a dinner table in Vietnam with fellow tourists on one of our first nights together. The woman sitting next to me said something I didn’t hear because I was distracted by the poor condition of her teeth…
Read MoreDoes Healthy Eating = Healthy Aging?
Do you have healthy and nutritious habits? Or are you a die-hard fan of those rich foods you grew up eating? As someone concerned with health and nutrition, I have done a lot of research on this subject. I have personally fought…
Read MoreWhy the Search for Perfection After 60 Is the Enemy of Getting Things Done
You are often faced with deciding whether what you’ve got is good enough. Does nothing less than perfection satisfy you? Do you only give yourself permission to act when all the stars are aligned? This could be in business, romance…
Read More7 Techniques for Fostering Self-Awareness in Your 60s
From an early age, I often spent time jotting down feelings, musings, and motivations about myself and others. Being self-aware was my way to feel more empowered in a household that was often chaotic. Writing helped me make sense…
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