The Most Important Routine in My Day Starts the Night Before
Everyone always talks about the importance of our morning routine, and I would agree that starting our day in an intentional way sets the stage for our entire day. I, like many, have a very routine morning. However, my morning routine…
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…
From Hopeless to Happy: Who Says You Can’t Go Back?
Three summers ago, about halfway into a divorce, I was living in a 19-foot camper parked about a mile from my business and a stone’s throw from my marital home. I walked across a bridge to the beach in the mornings to go to work, but I was too…
Read MoreHow 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 More9 Easy Ways to Transform Your Fitness Routine After 60
Are you an exercise cheater? I know I am. Given the chance, I always opt for the easier-exercise way out – whether intentionally or not. I just tend to want to get it over with quickly. When I do sit-ups or some other exercise…
Read MoreA 30-Day Reboot Program for Women over 60
It’s that time of year again. The time when I begin to feel a bit restless and in need of a change. I don’t feel stuck, just a little less interested in my usual routine. Time passes so quickly that I forget to stop and reassess where I want to be…
Read More10 Fun Things to Do with Someone in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
When a loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living, visiting regularly is an important way to stay connected and show how much you care. Spending time with you will brighten their day and knowing when you’ll…
Read MoreTaking Back My Past, One Song at a Time
Divorcing after a long marriage is difficult, made even more so when the divorce is ugly, and you are left feeling not only disrespected but erased. I know, no one can MAKE you feel any one way. Your feelings are your own. And, in theory, I agree with that…
Read MoreDo You Feel Invisible or Invincible Over 60?
In our youth-oriented society, women are often written-off by age, and if you watch TV or read articles, you would think that after 40 we begin a wild ride up and over the hill. It’s as if we begin a steady course toward invisibility…
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