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3 Reasons We’re More Joyful at 60 and Beyond

By Marcia Smalley August 10, 2017

A lot is being written these days about the joy we’re finding at 60 and in the decades beyond. But is this counter-intuitive? After all, our lifetime is winding down, we’re facing a lot of endings, and our next chapters are undeniably shorter than our first. Read More

The Fearless Fitness After 50 Checklist

By Jessica Hegg June 23, 2017

Are you worried about signing up for a class at your local gym and totally being in over your head? This fear is more common than you think, especially among older adults. Read More

5 Simple Tips to Feel More Confident About Your Style After 60

By Brenda Ferguson Hodges June 21, 2017

Do you sometimes feel uncertain about your outfit selections and not sure how to boost your confidence? Real confidence comes with accepting your personal quirks and working with them. In this way, you can dress with confidence by knowing your look and playing to your personal strengths. Here are five “feel good” style secrets. Read More

Change is a Part of the Aging Process… Accept it and Thrive in Retirement!

By Pamela Reynolds June 17, 2017

As we grow and mature – mentally, physically and spiritually – we evolve into a unique individual. We want to grow up quickly and become an adult as fast as we can. Adulthood is scary but full of wonder and experiences. Everything is new and exciting. Read More

How to Recharge Your Batteries by Experiencing Nature’s Beauty

By Ellen Bachmeyer May 26, 2017

I have just returned from a journey, camping in one of the remote mountain areas of Peru. It was an amazing experience that I only dreamed of, especially since I am in my 60s and didn’t think I was strong enough to make the journey. Read More

5 Ways We Lose Confidence in a Divorce After 50

By Sandra Hughes May 02, 2017

When you go through a divorce, it is quite possible that you will experience a crisis of confidence. I did. I wondered how I was going to deal with it all: the emotions, the financial realities, the effect that the divorce would have on my children. Was I up to it? Would I be able to do it? Read More

How to Uncover the Secret to Happiness After 50

By Martha Bodyfelt April 08, 2017

As we continue this new chapter in our lives, redefining who we want to be after 50, I often hear a common question.

“How can I be happy?”

This million-dollar question seems to be on everybody’s minds. Read More

Get the Most from Life After 60 by Valuing Achievement and Not Luck

By Margaret Manning March 13, 2017

If you ask most people what they need to get more from life after 60, they will tell you that they need more money. But, is this really true? Or, do we just have a tendency to believe that money will solve all of our problems? Read More

Designing for Longevity: 9 Creative Solutions for Healthy, Independent Living

By Karen Venable February 28, 2017

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

What is Money? Money Management Tips for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning February 10, 2017

Money, in our world, is a very important asset. Could money be defined as something other than paper bills and coins? Join us in discussion with financial advisor Allan Roth, who shares great insight on managing our money past the age of 60. Enjoy the show!  Read More