The Ugly Truths of Spouse Abandonment After 60
The case of spouse abandonment plagues our world. In the common case, you think your decades-long marriage is fine, you even plan your retirement together – and then POOF! Your spouse, out of the blue, says these shocking words: “I’m leaving…”
Read More10 Options to Consider If You Were Sold Permanent Life Insurance
Many of you might have purchased life insurance at some point because someone depended on you financially and you are a responsible person. But what if you were sold a permanent policy that you don’t need anymore, if you ever needed it…
Read More7 Brands That Buy Your Used Clothing
There are now countless ways to live a sustainable and eco-friendly life, and most of us are aware and easily apply some of these things to our daily lives. Things like recycling, reusing, and repurposing have practically become second nature…
Read MoreSkincare for Women Over 70
Are you taking all the necessary steps to maintain the health and well-being of your skin? It’s essential to recognize that the skincare routine and products that worked well in your fifties might need adjustments now that you’re in your seventies…
Read MoreFrom Rush Hour to Rest Hour: Finding Joy in Life’s Pauses
Here I am, waiting for Spring to arrive and Winter to finally release its grip, and I feel like I am stuck in rush hour traffic. I am idling and unable to move forward until others move first, and I have no power or influence to get them going. The folks behind…
Read More13 Easy Ways to Wake Up Your Brain
The kids and the grandkids are in school, learning new things every day. But what should the rest of us do to keep our brains active and alert? We’ve all heard that we can reduce our chances of suffering from dementia in our golden…
Read MoreAre Your Pills Making You Sick?
According to a study by the American Association of Consultant Pharmacists, the average 60+ person in the United States fills upwards of 15 prescriptions a year. That leaps to 18 or more as we age…
Read MoreWhat Is a Dream Home?
What is a dream home? Is a dream home a “perfect home”? The word, “perfect” is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “Having no mistake or flaw.” Is your dream home a perfect home or the home that only you “dream” of?
Read MoreWriter’s Block and Bumps? It’s Time to Reset and Refresh
The flow of images and ideas slowed to a trickle, then to a drip – and I feared they would dry up completely. When this happened to me recently, I blamed the usual suspects: not enough sleep, too much work, plenty of distractions. But even when I slept more…
Read More5 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Results from Fitness After 60 – and How to Fix Them
I survived Flashdance fashion and Jane Fonda high-rise leotards, and endured a stress fracture from many months of high-impact cardio on unforgiving, cement gym floors. In short, I’ve been an eyewitness to trends, cults, and rises and falls of everything fitness…
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