The Joy of New Friendships and the Comfort of the Lifelong Ones
There was a song, more of a jingle really, when I was growing up, Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold. It never made much sense to me then. I was too young and all my friendships were relatively new…
Read MorePolitics After 60: Make a Difference Without Running for Office
It’s the year of the midterms in the U.S., and since I live in a ‘swing state’ that could decide the majority party in Congress, I am inundated with TV ads – mostly negative – and mailers touting the sins or virtues of all the candidates…
Read MoreCan Frozen Shoulder Have a Connection to Menopause?
The relationship between menopause and frozen shoulder is a topic that has been debated for many years. Some experts believe there is a clear correlation between the two, while others claim that there is no evidence to support this theory…
Read MoreAnxiety and Older Adults
We’ve all experienced anxiety in our lives that have been brought on by different situations. Perhaps you asked your manager for some time off work on short notice. What was that experience like? You may have noticed several rehearsed hypothetical scenarios racing through your mind, your heart beats probably felt much more sensitive, and your […]
Read MoreDoes Looking for Work After 60 Make You Ask, “What’s Wrong with Me?”
Of course, the answer is, “Nothing.” There is nothing wrong with me just as there is nothing wrong with you – in case you were wondering. However, I am in the age group considered to be old and undesirable for employment…
Read MoreOpen Shoulder Shirts and Summer Fashion for Women Over 60
Shoulders are having their day in the fashion world right now. If you’ve been shopping at the stores, I’m sure you’ve seen many off the shoulder shirts and dresses. As this may not be the easiest style to wear for most of us…
Read More6 Transportation Aids That Seniors Should Know About
Being able to get yourself around boosts not only your self-confidence but your sense of self-reliance and independence. If long car trips or simply getting in and out of the car are starting to become more difficult, think about investing…
Read More5 Non-Negotiable Rules of Strength Training for Women Over 50
Here’s the thing about fitness information: It changes constantly. New research, trends and fads steer us in directions we believe will be The Answer to whatever fitness problem ails us. One day we’re squeezing the life out…
Read MoreMedicare Coverage for the LGBTQ+ Community
Medicare is insurance for Americans over 65 – or under 65 with certain health conditions. With more than 1.4 million U.S. citizens identifying as transgender, many questions come up in the LGBTQ+ community regarding medical coverage…
Read MoreHow to Find New Friends After 60
I walked past a local restaurant on Park Street recently. Seated at one of the tables next to the window was a group of women. They were talking, laughing and enjoying themselves and their time together. It was the kind of group that you just wanted to pull up a chair, order a glass of wine and join in…
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