How to Avoid Urban Isolation After 50
Urban living can be exciting for older men and women but city living can also bring on feelings of isolation and loneliness. It’s true that in a city there is an infrastructure more suited to a less mobile lifestyle usually with a public transportation, parks, museums, and education and entertainment opportunities. But we all know that even in a crowd one can be lonely and so it is important to think about specific ways that an urban dweller can avoid isolation and make the most of living in a city. Read More
Practical Tips for a Fulfilling Everyday Life with Hearing Loss
Whether by birth or acquired later in life, hearing impairment affects individuals in distinct ways, posing intricate challenges that significantly influence their daily lives. The deaf and hard of hearing encounter daily struggles that often go…
Read More4 Great Reasons to Find a Workout Partner After 60
Workout partners, whether they’re your spouse or a friend, serve as a physical and mental cue to stick with it and have fun! Check out these 4 reasons why finding a workout partner could be one of the best things you do for your health…
Read More6 Ways to Build Better Community and Heighten Your Golden Years’ Glory
Finding and establishing a key role in a network of dependable people is the cornerstone of a successful second half. In addition to cultivating social connections, provision and a sense of purpose and belonging, living in community with others is good…
Read More7 Challenges of Being Enough After 60
Throughout life, each of us faces challenges about feeling loved, happy, and fulfilled. Perhaps no challenge is more prevalent for those of us over 60 than the feeling of not being enough. There are a host of reasons we may feel we are not enough as we age…
Read MoreWomen with Hearing Loss, Listen Up About Dementia Risk
Let’s talk about something important that might not be on everyone’s radar: the link between hearing loss in women and an increased risk of dementia and brain atrophy. Yep, it’s a serious topic, but don’t worry, we’re going to break it down together. First Off, Let’s Tackle the Basics of Hearing Loss Hearing loss isn’t […]
Read MoreI Feel Sad and Blue – Should I Be Worried?
Everyone experiences feelings of sadness and being overwhelmed at times. And let’s not forget about the healthy response called anger! But I wondered about the whole spectrum of normal reactions to what life throws at us over a life time…
Read MoreMaking Friends After 60: 9 Creative Groups Focused on Building Communities
The world is changing for 60-year-old women. We no longer have the social context that we enjoyed as a wife, parent or co-worker. Building community and creating a network of like-minded friends is a challenge, but not impossible…
Read MoreBoomers Are at Higher Risk for Opioid Addiction: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
If you’d like to see upfront-and-personal the face of the fastest-growing group of people at risk for opioid addiction and abuse, look in your bathroom mirror. While it may be comforting to believe that drug addiction affects mostly people…
Read MoreThe Way to Stop Anxiety (It’s Not What You Think!)
According to Forbes Health contributor Jessica Booth, “Every year, millions of Americans struggle with symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders… [It is] the most common mental illness in the U.S.” Booth goes on to say that anxiety “can feel isolating…
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