The 7 Personality Traits of Successful Grandparents
Today’s women over 60 are looking for new ways to fulfill the role of grandparents by providing the right blend of support and independence and helping our grandkids grow up with a positive, influential family presence around them…
Read MoreKeep Your Brain Buzzing with these Free Brain Games for Seniors
Getting plenty of physical exercise is one of the best things that we can do for our bodies and brains, but this is only a beginning. Our brains need to be stimulated as well, especially as we get a little older. Fortunately, keeping our brains…
Read MoreRecognizing and Treating Depression in Older Adults
Everyone experiences the occasional blues or lethargy. But if feelings of sadness or tiredness occur more often than not, do not ignore them. It is important to pay attention to how long these emotional waves last, as they may signal…
Read MoreAnxiety and Older Adults
We’ve all experienced anxiety in our lives that have been brought on by different situations. Perhaps you asked your manager for some time off work on short notice. What was that experience like? You may have noticed several rehearsed hypothetical scenarios racing through your mind, your heart beats probably felt much more sensitive, and your […]
Read MoreHow to Be Happy with Yourself – 5 Things Older Women Need to Stop Doing Now!
Sometimes we get so caught up with our day to day routines that we lose sight of what is really important to us. We stay in a job that is no longer giving us satisfaction. We put others needs and wants before our own. What if we could…
Read MoreOpen Shoulder Shirts and Summer Fashion for Women Over 60
Shoulders are having their day in the fashion world right now. If you’ve been shopping at the stores, I’m sure you’ve seen many off the shoulder shirts and dresses. As this may not be the easiest style to wear for most of us…
Read MoreThe Spiritual Gardener’s Guide to Growing Your Dream
What dream do you still have tucked away in your heart that you would like to realize? Just thinking about your dream won’t bring it to fruition. You have to plant the seed for your prize, nourish it, caress it, and allow space for it to bloom. In other words, you must set a positive […]
Read MoreIs Pilates Strength Training? Yes, and Here’s Why!
Traditional strength training and Pilates have a lot in common. Loading the muscles with weights in traditional strength training and with springs, props, and body weight in Pilates puts forces onto the muscles and bones that build strength…
Read MoreThe “W” Word – What Being a Widow Means to Me
The realization that I was going to be known as “a widow” was one of the aftershocks of losing my husband. The power of the word itself, the images and feelings…
Read MoreAre You Feeling Older Than You Really Are?
Is your age showing? Are you anxious that you are acting older than you are, or feeling older than you are, or are becoming irrelevant or invisible? Please, relax. You are only showing your age if you buy into the clichés…
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