A Grumpy Guide to Retirement
So finally you have reached the age of retirement. All those years of anticipation, of looking forward to lie-ins, loafing about the garden, travelling to places you have never visited before and endless fun-filled days with your friends. That was until you realised your pension wasn’t as much as you hoped for and those destinations you fancied visiting are off the list or filled with lager-swilling louts and their noisy families…
Read MoreLife After Divorce for Women over 60: 5 Emotions to Expect (Video)
Life after divorce is filled with overwhelming emotions. Many women feel a combination of anger, fear, resentment and confusion. They may even feel shame or guilt, even when they don’t deserve to. Read More
Going Through a Divorce After 60? Here’s How to Protect Yourself (Video)
When you are going through a divorce after 60, all you want to do is climb under a rock and wait for it all to pass. Read More
Are You Thinking Too Much to be Happy?
Women over 60 have a lot on our minds. In fact, you could argue that, as a group, we are thinking too much. We worry about our kids, so far away and yet so close to our hearts. We obsess about whether we have saved enough for retirement. We wonder whether we will be able to stay healthy and fit in the coming decades. Read More
What is the Best Home Exercise Equipment for Older Adults?
I used to think that staying in shape was the same at any age. Until recently, I would have laughed at the concept of exercise equipment for older adults. After all, do older adults really have different needs when it comes to exercise equipment? Now, in my mid-60s, I am not laughing anymore! Read More
Is Your Age Causing Your Sleep Problems? The Answer May Surprise You…
After we reach our 60th birthday, it’s easy to blame our age for all of our problems. Feeling a little forgetful? That’s just a part of aging! Can’t lose those extra pounds? Don’t worry! It’s harder to lose weight after 60! Having trouble falling asleep at night? Deal with it! That’s what happens when you get a little older. Read More
3 Reasons Balance Exercises for Seniors Are So Important
I didn’t really understand the importance of balance exercises for seniors until I fell on a rainy evening in Paris, about 5 years ago. Read More
Are Your Fears Stopping You from Making Friends as an Adult?
Humans are hard-wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure. Unfortunately, when it comes to making friends as an adult, our self-protective instincts can be our worst enemies. Read More
4 Surprising Ways Getting Old Ain’t What it Used to Be
Getting old sucks. If you wanted to describe how society views the aging process, these three words would probably sum it up. Read More
How to Stick With Your New Year’s Resolutions
Women over 60 are often interested in self-improvement and making positive changes in our lives. New Year’s Resolutions can be an ideal opportunity to take stock of where we are in life and chart a course for where we want to go during the year ahead. Read More