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Why Is Grief Counseling Important?

By Jason Carrasco March 28, 2021

After a loss, it’s normal to experience deep and painful feelings of grief. During this challenging Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals can really benefit from grief counseling and other mental health services. Medicare provides coverage for many…

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Financial Advice for Widows: What to Do Before You Remarry

By Kathleen M. Rehl March 25, 2021

Many years ago, when a woman’s husband died, she went into mourning – sometimes wearing black “widow’s weeds” for a year or more. Generally, she remained alone after that year or perhaps moved into an adult child’s home. That was the case with my…

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The 4 Lifestyles We Slide Into After Retirement… and How they Impact Our Happiness

By Susan "Honey" Good March 21, 2021

More women than not, in their 60s and beyond, wholeheartedly embrace life. Because of my lifestyle, I have met hundreds of women in their 60s, 70s and beyond who I notice are enjoying life, even those living under unpleasant…

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Healthy Aging and Fat Consumption: The Good, the Debatable and the Ugly

By Sherry Kahn March 16, 2021

Are you confused about the amounts and kinds of fat you should include in your diet? You’re not alone! For decades, we have been advised to limit fats. But our bodies need certain types of fat throughout our lives…

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Honoring Women’s History Month: Anaïs Nin

By Diana Raab March 10, 2021

March is Women’s History Month, and there are so many women to honor who’ve carved an important place in history. This month, I choose to highlight someone whose writing has personally changed my life: writer Anaïs Nin…

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Senior Dating Puzzle: Should Women Share the Expense of a First Date as a Way of Showing Equality with Men?

By Darlene Corbett March 04, 2021

Some time ago, there was an article in The Wall Street Journal challenging the longstanding belief that men should pay for women on the first date. In my role as therapist, I sit with men of all ages who wish to be generous. Many of them…

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Attention Grandmothers: What Will Happen to Your Life Story?

By Susan "Honey" Good March 01, 2021

Every grandmother has her story. I may not know each of you personally, but I know that, like me, you’ve had loves and losses, trials and triumphs. But where does that story live – other than in your heart and mind?

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Yes, Grief Can Lead to Substance Abuse

By Lori Butler February 26, 2021

Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences to deal with in our later years. Losing a spouse or long-term partner is different than the death of a distant relative or even a pet. Our lifetime of memories is cut short…

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Senior Blood Pressure

By Koob Moua February 15, 2021

We’re all guilty of not doing the right things for our health even when we clearly know better. The chicken salad or the cheese burger with fries? To exercise or not exercise? In the end, we’re allowed to enjoy ourselves once in a while. It’s the difference between moderation versus poor health habits. Poor habits […]

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6 Things You Can Do to Shake Things Up in Your Life After 60

By Ginny McReynolds February 13, 2021

I know this feeling of sameness so well. It starts with being grumpy for a few days or weeks – on edge, short-tempered. Then I’ll start sleeping poorly. I know that it’s taken a hold on me when I don’t want to get up in the morning…

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