10 Tips for Preparing for Retirement and Defeating the “Money Worry” Gene
We all have chromosomes (DNA) that are encoded with our genes in every cell in our body. There are 22 pairs of chromosomes that determine everything from the color of our hair and eyes to our ancestry and mental abilities. Read More
Identity Safety After 60: Fighting Aging Stereotypes and Starting Conversations
When you hear the term “identity safety,” what do you think? In a casual conversation at the bank, I told a man that my dissertation was on the topic of identity safety. “Oh” he replied “I work on that too, I am in the security industry, fighting identity theft.” Read More
Florida Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The Florida Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Florida. With an aging population, the average cost of care in Florida averages between $22.00 an hour for home care to $9,387 a month for skilled nursing care. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, […]
Read MoreHow Estranged Mothers Can Find Acceptance and Healing
Martin Luther said, “You cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.” Read More
Confessions of a Woman Who Secretly Wears Hearing Aids
Not many people know it (and now everyone will), but I occasionally wear hearing aids. Not for everyday use, but for when I am in a crowded situation where people have to talk and listen to each other. Read More
4 Key Ingredients for Successful Aging
Wikipedia defines successful aging as “physical, mental and social well-being in older age.” The authors of Successful Aging: The MacArthur Foundation Study, John Rowe, MD, and Robert Kahn, PhD, define it as “the cross-section between three components.” Read More
The Corona Chronicles: Beware the Cycle
I’ve been a bit of an insomniac lately. Possibly because my life, like the lives of most citizens of the world, has been turned upside down by this pandemic. Nondescript days flow into nights of wondering how it got dark so fast…
Read MoreAre You a Frankie or a Grace? A Signature Style Can Speak a Lot About Your Personality
The stay-at-home order and social unrest has made all of us a little wacky… and turned a lot of us slightly feral. (I took a scissors to my own hair this past week… that’s why you won’t see any current photos of me!) One important escape…
Read MoreHow to Lose the Old Lady Look: 11 Pro Makeup Artist Tips for Women 50+ (Video)
It’s inevitable that the passing of years will bring about some expected (and unexpected!) changes. But the good news is that we can make just a few tweaks to our makeup routine…
Read MoreFrugal (and Fun!) Fashion Over 60: How to Spend Less and Reuse More!
If you love fashion but have a conservative clothing budget, do you feel as if you must forgo new styles and accessories? Does it take a lot of money to look terrific or can you be frugal and still have fun?
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