Senior Isolation Facts and the Effects of Loneliness
Many seniors feel isolated and lonely. For many, these feelings have only increased since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has ripped through nursing homes and assisted living facilities, impacting people with compromised immune systems. In addition, several facilities have shuttered themselves to visitors. Even for those living at home, the global […]
Read MoreDealing with Loneliness after 50 – The Sixty and Me 2020 Survey Results
Loneliness is a large and complex issue. Despite so many convenient ways to connect, including texting, social media and FaceTime, we’re the most socially connected society in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Sadly, at some point…
Read MoreDealing with Loneliness after 50 – Sixty and Me 2020 Survey
Loneliness is a large and complex issue. Last year, I reached out to members of the community to ask you about your experiences with loneliness and over 1000 of you responded. It showed me that we needed to do more…
Read MoreHow to Fight Loneliness: Advice From 50 Real Women
Loneliness is a big issue for older women. With our children out of the house, many of the “automatic” relationships that supported us in the past are no longer available. In addition, many of us have gone through a divorce or lost our partner. So, today, I want to share some advice from 50 of […]
Read MoreConfessions of a Lonely Woman: Overcoming Loneliness Starts with Yourself
A lonely woman. Aren’t these powerful, dare I say, almost ugly words? Conjuring up someone pathetic, perhaps? Loneliness is now considered not only dangerous for your health but even a fatal condition…
Read More6 Secrets for Dealing with Loneliness After 60
In a moment of pure madness, I decided to color my hair. This time I made the mistake of using a different hair color brand and yikes you won’t believe what happened!
Read MoreHow Women’s Circles Boost Healthy Aging and Fight Loneliness
The bonds that are formed between women are powerful. From the beginning of time, we have come together – out of necessity and desire – to support each other. This was true when we lived in small tribal communities and it is true now that we live in cities. So, in this morning’s video, I […]
Read More5 Habits to Fight Loneliness and Build Stronger Friendships
Loneliness is complicated. This is the simple truth that I have learned by talking with hundreds of women in our community about their friendships and family relationships. You can feel lonely in a crowded room. And, you can feel connected when you receive a single letter from an old friend. So, today, I wanted to offer 5 habits that each and every one of us can develop in order to fight loneliness and build stronger relationships. I hope that you find today’s video inspiring and useful. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Rethinking Loneliness – How the Search for Friendship is Really the Search for Ourselves
Loneliness is a complex problem. For starters, being alone is not the same as being lonely. Our feelings of loneliness come from how we interpret our situation, not from the simple fact that we are by ourselves. Read More
How to “Unthink” Your Way Into Overcoming Loneliness
A recent study saying that loneliness and social isolation are a major health hazard is no surprise to millions of people who are alone and lonely. Not having the fundamental human experience of connectedness is painful and even dangerous, especially if you are older. Read More