Think You Don’t Have Time to Experience the Benefits of Walking? Think Again!
Most of us know that exercising is one of the secrets to good health after 60. Unfortunately, unlike the midlife men and women that you see on TV, baby boomers in the real world are busy. We are juggling careers, pursuing our passions, staying engaged with our families and preparing for the next phase of our lives. Read More
9 Ways to Live Longer by Reaching Out to Make Women Friends
“I get by with a little help from my friends.”
Yup. They’re beyond precious, my women friends. They’ve reveled in my joys, shared my adventures and pulled me through my crises. I treasure every single one of them. Read More
Baby Boomer Social Worker Says the New Film, Book Club, Sends an Unrealistic Message About Life and Love After 60
A romantic comedy about friendship, love, and the ups and downs of life in your 60s starring four strong, talented female actresses, Candace Bergen, Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, and Mary Steenburgen, sounds like the perfect recipe for box-office bliss, right? Read More
3 Ways to Cultivate a Flourishing Life Garden After 60
Are you tending to your garden of life? Each day we have the opportunity to care for our well-being by discovering more about what makes us happy, content, joyful and engaged. Are you taking advantage of your time and cultivating your life garden? Read More
Want to Reduce Stress in Your 60s? Here’s How to Beat Anxiety with Herbal Medicines
If you regularly feel apprehensive or panicky, or experience feelings of dread, you could have general anxiety disorder in which you worry excessively about a number of everyday problems. Read More
3 Simple Techniques to Use When You Are Feeling Stressed
Each of us experiences stress differently, so what you may find stressful may not affect the person next to you.
I recently wrote an article exploring the different ways stress can be generated in our life. Today, I am going to define stress and explain how it affects the body and how you can destress your life by engaging some simple techniques. Read More
Skynet or Safety Net? Can Robots Help Older Adults to Live Happier, Healthier Lives? You Bet!
When I first saw the movie “Her”, about a man who falls in love with an intelligent computer operating system, I knew the world of human relationships was going through a fascinating social transformation. The bizarre thing was that as I watched the movie, I started to understand and appreciate the positive aspects of having “someone” care about you – even if they were not real. Read More
How to Let Your Inner-Beauty Shine Through
Yesterday, just for fun, I shared a 2-minute makeup tutorial. Well, today, I’d love to focus on a topic on the other end of the spectrum – how to let your inner-beauty shine through. I hope that today’s 4 suggestions help you to find the happiness and positivity you deserve. You are already beautiful inside and out. It’s time to share your radiance with the world! 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
3 Cruise Tips to Help You Stay Connected No Matter Where You Sail
One of the first tips that people give you when you tell them that you are going on a cruise is to “shut off” and enjoy the ride. On the surface, this seems like great advice. After all, couldn’t we all use a break from our computer screens and mobile phones? Well, I suspect that, for most of us, the answer would be “yes and no.” Read More
5 Ways to Find the Motivation to Continue Your Weight Loss and Fitness Journey After 50
The ideal approach to losing weight and getting fit is based on positive preference rather than harsh self-denial. The key is to consciously choose to weigh less and be in better shape as a preference over the old habits of over-eating and avoiding exercise. Read More