10 Great Things About Retirement that You Should Never Forget
Retirement can be many things – some good, some bad – but it can also be quite confusing to navigate. And in many ways, it resembles the teenage years – remember those? A scary thought!
Read More4 Lessons I Learned in Later Life About Dealing with Unexpected Family Drama and Tragedy
It seems a lot like a movie now, but I didn’t choose to see or play a role in this one. I was dragged in as a lead actress in this long-running family drama and was forced to make the best of it…
Read MoreValerie Ramsey, 80-Year-Old Model Shares Her Healthy Aging Tips
Every woman deserves to look good and feel good. Of course, as we age our quest for beauty might take a bit more effort than we’re used to. Nonetheless, women can learn to recognize the beauty of aging…
Read More4 Profound Life Lessons Learned from a 102-Year-Old Woman
Occasionally, an online magazine geared to healthy living for older adults pops into my mailbox. I believe it originally came to me as a courtesy after participating in the Delaware Senior Games…
Read MoreIs Marriage for You? Are You Open to a New Journey This Side of 60?
My passion has always been helping women with their nutrition by viewing food as just one of several components of nourishment. But nourishment comes not only from food, but also from the way we live our lives…
Read MoreFriend Dating for Boomer Women Who Want to Add Value to Later Life
I went on a date recently. No, I wasn’t cheating on my husband. I was meeting a friend of a friend for coffee. Much like real “set-ups,” I put this one off for a long time. Our mutual friend had introduced us months ago…
Read MoreThe Surprising Benefits of Having an Organized Purse or Handbag… and How to Do it!
It’s called a purse if you’re American and a handbag if you’re English, like me. But whatever name you call it, most women carry one, and it usually contains far more items than they ever need. Read More
10 Reasons Why Travel Broadens the Life of the Baby Boomer Generation
I just returned from three weeks in Turkey. My heart was full, my mind replete with warm memories, and my computer teeming with new photos. The best part, though, was that my travel compatriots now love Turkey as much as I do…
Read MoreVolunteering in (and Before!) Retirement – Exploring the Health Benefits of Giving Back
One of the joys of getting older is having the opportunity to give back to the world in your own way. And, what better way to make the world a better place than by volunteering for a cause that you care about? My guest on today’s show is Dr. Dale Atkins. Dr. Atkins is a psychologist and author. Among other things, her work focuses on inter-generational relationships, aging well, creative caregiving, adaptation to disability and managing life transitions. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Do you volunteer? Which organizations do you support – either financially or through your work?
Read More10 Ways to Make New Friends (and Get Closer to the People Who Matter!)
At our age, we don’t need *more* people in our lives… we need more of *the right* people in our lives! But, making friends as an older adult isn’t always easy. So, today, I thought that I would share 10 ways to build new friendships while strengthening your relationships with the people who you already care about. Have you made any new friends recently? Where did you meet and how did you strike up a conversation?
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