Can Music Make Your Aging Parents Less Cranky? You Won’t Know Until You Try!
“Am I a bad daughter?” My friend Melissa asks this question often.
Frankly, her mom is… well… difficult. And Melissa is often left wondering if she could “do better” so her mom wouldn’t be so… challenging. Read More
Could Lifelong Learning Be the Key to Healthy Aging? You Bet!
I’ve always said that, in many ways, being in your 60s is like being 16. Free from many of the restrictions that society places on young adults, we are finally able to start expressing ourselves, following our passions and learning about things that intrigue us. Well, today, I want to argue that being a lifelong learner isn’t just fun… it may also be one of the most important keys to longevity and healthy aging. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! 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
4 Qualities That Help You to Embrace Aging
Aging. It’s happening and it’s weird. Some days I am relaxed in the process of it. Other days I am Don Friggin’ Quixote, battling the windmills with Pilates classes, hiking, and an overabundance of green salads and coconut water. Read More
How to Sleep Well After 60, According to Science
Well, it’s 4:30am here as I write this email to you… which seems appropriate since today’s topic is how to sleep well after 60! All joking aside, this is a serious issue that can have a major impact on your life (for better or for worse), so, I hope that you will take the time to watch today’s video. In it, I offer some solutions for sleeping better that have actually been backed up by research. I hope you will join me! 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
Aging Life Care Professionals: 3 Things You Should Know Before Hiring One
The stress of caregiving often puts strains on families and relationships, not to mention the toll it takes on someone’s health. But here’s the thing, you’re not alone in this. Read More
The Delicate Art of Managing Your Money with Dignity and Grace
For the most part, money is a “cold” and unappealing topic. We don’t usually talk about our finances with our friends (or even family.) When we do, we are likely to speak from the perspectives of hope or regret. Well, today, I want to take a slightly “warmer” look at the topic of managing your money after 60. I’d like to talk about how managing your money with dignity and grace can help you to get more from life. I hope you enjoy the video! 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
Could Your Red Dancing Shoes Be the Secret to Healthy Aging? You Bet!
Recently, I found myself humming David Bowie’s 1983 hit “Let’s Dance.” This anthem from my school days – and possibly yours as well – ends with the exhortation “Let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance, dance, dance.” Read More
4 Tips for Managing the Difficult Conversations that We Face After 60
Whether we need to tell our adult children that we’ve started dating, or our best friend confides in us that she has been diagnosed with cancer, we often find ourselves in the midst of a difficult conversation. Read More
5 Nutrition Suggestions for Healthy Aging
I remember when Jane Fonda proudly announced that she had put on some weight, and that she was looking better. She said growing up, she was told it was a choice between her ‘ass or her face,’ but now she’s getting complements on both. Read More
How Dancing Can Improve Your Physical and Mental Well-Being After 60
Have you ever been listening to music as you’re fixing dinner or doing dishes, and found yourself doing the “two-step” or just “movin’ to the groove”? Well, whatever you called it, you were doing something potentially very beneficial for your body and mind. Read More