6 Fashion Faux Pas that Kill Your Style Over 60
When I interviewed fashion expert, Melanie Payge, I was shocked to find out that I was committing several serious fashion faux pas. Not only was I drawing attention away from my best assets, but, I was actually making some of the challenges…
Read MoreIs Pilates Strength Training? Yes, and Here’s Why!
Traditional strength training and Pilates have a lot in common. Loading the muscles with weights in traditional strength training and with springs, props, and body weight in Pilates puts forces onto the muscles and bones that build strength…
Read MoreEight Months in My Cancer Journey
Cancer. Not a diagnosis anyone wants to hear. But many of us will hear it, if we live long enough. One source tells me that 25% of us will have cancer at some point in our lives. I was a month out from having a hip replaced when I was admitted to the hospital…
Read MoreSwimwear Options for Women Over 60
The subject of swimsuits creates anxiety for a lot of women. Time and gravity do take their toll. And waistlines disappear. So let’s look at some of the trends in swimsuit fashion and consider how they might work for different body types…
Read MoreTough Career Ending? Bounce Back and Get Ready for Retirement!
I am not the only person I know in my 60s who had a bad work experience at the end of their career. One friend was in his hospital bed after cancer surgery when his boss told him he was being forced to retire. Another friend worked…
Read MoreCan Menopause Affect Your Mental Health? Yes – But There’s Hope!
Some women experience moodiness, anxiety, and depression with the onset and different stages of menopause. This emotional upheaval can cause frustration and stress and can last for up to five years post-menopause. There are valid…
Read MoreSocial Prescribing – The Time Has Come for Adoption in the U.S.
Social prescribing is a means of enabling health professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. The rationale is that health and wellbeing are determined mostly by social, economic and environmental factors such as food…
Read MoreHow Much Is Too Much? The Truth About Age Difference and Relationships
Do you see yourself with a toy-boy, or maybe you prefer a father figure image? What is the truth about age difference in relationships? Does it really matter, and how could it affect you? Let’s explore the issues.
In over 20 years as a matchmaker…
How to Get Involved in the Creative Arts in Your 60s
We all know how important it is to incorporate physical exercise in our lives to help us age well. It’s good for our bodies, of course, but also for our spirits. It raises our sense of well-being, perhaps enhancing our connection to nature…
Read MoreWhat Are You Planning for the Rest of Your Life? It’s Never Too Late to Start Doing What You Love
This morning I wrapped up an article about a new friend, Susan McNamee. Susan, 67, lives in Denver. In her teens, all she ever wanted to do was be a mom. She was a self-described ‘unpopular pudge’ in high school…
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