4 Books for Lazy Autumn Nights (VIDEO)
In a recent conversation, a friend raved about a movie she’d seen. “I laughed the whole way through. You will love it,” she said. But I didn’t. The experience was like reading the list of Academy Award nominations, rushing to watch an acclaimed movie…
Read MoreHow Important Is It to Make a Difference in Your 60s?
Have you always felt that you’re destined to do something great? In our 60s, we can wake up and think: it’s now or never. Maybe we want to leave our mark on our community or even the world. If we’re retired, we can make up for all of the volunteering…
Read MoreWhy I Love 75-Year-Old Dolly and 5 Reasons You Should Too – But Especially #4
I am shamefully late to the Dolly party, but now I’m going to share with you all the things you need to know if you’re not already following the Parton Parade. But step lively – 75-year-old Dolly is on the move, and slowpokes will not be able to keep up…
Read MoreDecluttering the Nest: Helping Your Adult Children (and You!) to Move Forward
Why is it that so many adult children use their parents’ home to store all their childhood mementos? What effect does this have on them? And how does it affect the parents who allow it? When my husband and I bought our current home…
Read More4 Ways to Pamper Yourself in Retirement without Breaking the Bank
We spend years dreaming about our retirement. All of the things we will do, and all of the time we will have to do them, are often the center of these aspirations. Still, many people report that all of the free time they thought they would have…
Read MoreCan Weight Loss Be Fun? You Bet! Here’s How!
Are you rolling your eyes yet? Weight loss? Fun?! If you are like lots of people, you may think that losing weight is anything but. Surprise, suffering is not required! Most people look at weight loss as a punishment…
Read MoreWorking from Home in Your 60s? Dress Your Home Office for Success!
Working from home can be a mixed blessing for those of us old enough to have finally finished with putting on those high heels every day and going in to the office (or shop, or wherever) to work. Maybe you like not having to get dressed up, being able…
Read MoreSixty, Sexy, and Sensational – How to Feel Your Best Inside and Out
By the time women hit their 60s, they have likely thrown away their last menstrual supplies and swapped for lubricants. Some may still have postmenopausal symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, headache, insomnia, irritability, and depression…
Read MoreFeel Invisible? Remember, “Older Women” Can Get Away with Almost Anything
A few days ago, I went to my gym and headed for one of two empty rowing machines only to be stopped by a young man of sub-average fitness. He and his buddy had corralled three sets of lighter weights (the ones most popular in a gym)…
Read MoreCan Sleep Apps Talk You to Sleep? It Depends!
They say that the older you get, the more difficulties you have sleeping. This may be true, but I have always had trouble sleeping, so for me it is nothing new. I have read all the advice about how to avoid sleeping problems…
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