5 Mantras That Can Help You to Find Peace and Get More from Life After 60
First of all, what is a mantra? According to Wikipedia, “a mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of ‘creating transformation’.” Read More
Find Your Bliss: The Mental Health Benefits of Knitting
Knitting has always helped me to relax. In a recent article, I observed that one of the real benefits of knitting was its ability to calm the nerves and create a meditative state. One reader commented that she thought the brain waves of knitters were actually in a blissful state, like those of Buddhist monks during meditation.
When Can a Cup of Tea and a Slice of Lemon Cake Save a Life?
As older women, we all want to make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often feel powerless to make a real difference in the lives of others. Yes, we can donate to charities or support political organizations, but, the impact that we can make through these activities feels distant and fragmented. Read More
Michael Caine is Blowing the Bloody Doors Off His Past
Michael Caine, 85, is an internationally acclaimed actor who has appeared in more than 125 films (Alfie, Sleuth, A Muppet Christmas Carol, The Dark Knight Trilogy) throughout the span of his six-decade career in the entertainment industry. Read More
Are Older Investors Being Too Conservative? A Controversial Look at How We Save for Retirement
The idea that investors should be more conservative with their money as they get a little older is based on solid investment wisdom. After all, the last thing you want to happen one year before retirement is for your life savings to go up in smoke during a market correction. Read More
Fashion After 50: 4 Tips for Looking Surprisingly Stylish at Any Age
Style is not fashion, and fashion is not style. How do you tell them apart and which one do you choose to represent you? Join us in discussion with style blogger Susan Good who’s happy to share her tips. Enjoy the show! Read More
How to Live Without Regrets After 60
You can’t get to age 60 without making a few mistakes. These range from small missteps, which nibble at us to larger errors, which keep us up at night. Perhaps the most harmful memories are of the times when we have accidentally hurt someone else – or ourselves for that matter! Read More
5 Science-Backed Reasons Why Being Social Is Good for Your Health in Your 60s and Beyond
A great number of studies tells us social interaction is important and good for our health and overall well-being. Especially so among senior women.
Conversely, here’s what could happen if you neglect your social well-being: Read More
5 Ways to Avoid Loneliness in Retirement (#4 is Free and Could Change Your Life)
Most boomer women have a strong work ethic and derive a great sense of identity from their work. After all, many of us started working when we were 15 and have worked for 45 years, so when work ends, there is often a huge void in our lives. This leaves many of us looking for ways to avoid loneliness in retirement. Read More
Sally Field Looks Simply Stunning at Special Event Celebrating Upcoming Memoir, In Pieces
Sally Field, 71, was all smiles at a recent special event celebrating the upcoming debut of her long-awaited memoir, In Pieces. Read More