How to Dine Extravagantly, Even When You’re on a Budget
We do it three times a day, so it might as well be fabulous, fantastic, delicious, delightful. Even if we’re watching our weight. Especially if we’re watching our weight. Read More
Pumping Iron May Be the Key to Fitness Over 60
We all understand that fitness over 60 is important. The challenge is knowing where to start and having the discipline to stick with it once we do. Read More
Find Happiness by Seeing the Big Picture Behind Your Small Steps
Want to find happiness? Learn to recognize the importance of each positive step that you take.
Think about it. How many times have you talked yourself out of taking a small step towards a healthier and happier life? Have you ever asked yourself, “Does it really make a difference if I go to the gym today?” or “Is one slice of chocolate cake really going to hurt me?” Read More
How to Increase Your Sense of Belonging as You Get a Little Older
I had breakfast recently with two friends in their 70s. Both have enjoyed very successful professional lives, but are now struggling with how to “give back” in later life. Read More
Designing for Longevity: 9 Creative Solutions for Healthy, Independent Living
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting on a panel of judges for the fourth Design Challenge sponsored by the Stanford Center on Longevity. I reviewed several innovative ideas that encourage active and independent living as we age. Read More
3 Things to Consider When Choosing Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care
Deciding between assisted living and in-home care is a tough choice.
When your parent or spouse needs assistance in their daily life, the first thing to do is understand the situation and create a realistic plan to help them live safely and comfortably. Read More
Is Yoga for the Elderly Really a Good Idea?
A few days ago, I received a wonderful email from an 84-year-old woman who had purchased our gentle yoga DVDs. Read More
Millennials Are Sharing Differently… and Boomers Should Pay Attention!
Millennials are at the center of every discussion about values and lifestyle these days, and not much of the conversation is positive! It’s not that they are rebels, or scruffy, or rude to their elders – rather it’s because they are too nice. Read More
A Celebrity Makeup Artist’s Take on Makeup for Older Women
Finding good advice on how to apply makeup for older women is a challenge. So, since this is a topic that many women in the community have asked me about, I turned to celebrity makeup artist, Ariane Poole for some advice. Read More
Hate the Gym? Here Are 9 Tips for Losing Weight after 60
If there’s one thing that I have learned about losing weight after 60, it’s that staying in shape is a choice.
My conversations with hundreds of older women have taught me that, while it’s possible to be in the best shape of your life in your 60s or 70s, this won’t happen by accident. Read More