Brave in a New World: Dealing with Grief and Recovering from Loss
The loss of a mother at a rather early age was very traumatic. At 17, this is the time you need love, guidance and direction about life and you do not know who to trust. So you must learn to trust yourself and your instincts and in your life decisions – good, bad, right or wrong…
Read MoreBudget Over 50 Style Finds from Around the World
Hello, my name is Anne and I am a compulsive shopper! I always come home from my travels with something new – whether it be clothes, jewellery, shoes or handbags. The latter is my absolute weakness. I write about travel, clothes and style…
Read MoreAssisted Living for Seniors with Disabilities
We constantly open and close chapters in our lives. From new careers, marrying a life partner, rekindling old or new friendships to finding a new home. Opening up a new life chapter can be scary, exciting, easy, and difficult. For seniors moving away from their long-beloved home into an Assisted Living Facility, the initial thoughts […]
Read MoreA Hospital Experience I Will Never Forget
As our parents crested toward their 70s, we weren’t surprised when they began experiencing health issues requiring our attention. It was the natural order of things. That’s what happens when people grow old. While we might have been overwhelmed…
Read More19 Lessons Your Conscious Mind Can Teach You Every Day: Are You Up to Learn?
Today is everyday, and everyday is an opportunity to learn something fabulous about who You Are. Maybe it’s just a human thing, but I think we spend too much time seeking help from outside resources to find happiness and fulfillment…
Read More5 Keys to Feeling Better When You Are Estranged
At least 27% of individuals in the United States are estranged from one or more family members. Women over 60, who culturally prefer not to air their family’s laundry, are often shrouded in secrecy. Indeed, this makes a lot of sense; all the uncertainty, shame…
Read MoreCan We Preserve Our Voices as We Age? (VIDEO)
“You may not see me, but you’re damn well going to hear me!” My good friend, Anna, boomed out to a male server in a coffee shop who refused to “see” her waiting next in line to give her order. Anna, who is 72, is a theatre actor whose well-trained voice…
Read MoreTop 3 Money Remodel Tips BEFORE Marriage
Call it money issues, financial trouble, money stress, or financial disagreements, they are all red flags in a long-term relationship if they are not resolved. Money is often one of the top reasons for divorce. So, acting on financial conversations…
Read More6 Easy Things You Can Do to Age-Proof Your Joints
While it might not be impossible to avoid age-related aches and pains in your joints, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer. In fact, even if you have arthritis you can still improve your joint health…
Read MoreWarning! Yoga May Release a River of Tears!
A yoga practice can provide many benefits, but I don’t know of anyone who joined a yoga class for the purpose of triggering a “good cry.” Not all yogis experience emotional tears, but if you do, it’s ok. Yoga class and your practice should be a safe space…
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