What My Pretend Honeymoon in Bali Taught Me About Life
I never had a real honeymoon. You know how these things go. My ex-husband and I didn’t have the money and we couldn’t justify the time.
So it was that, as a 60-something-year-old divorced woman, I received an intriguing offer on my trip to Bali. I was asked to test drive a honeymoon experience with the luxury hotel group Alila. Read More
Can Travel Help You to Experience Healthy Aging? Road Scholar Says “Yes!”
Travel is energizing, relaxing and wonderfully transformative. It is also good for your health.
A recent CNN show even claimed that travel for pleasure can add years to your life. Perhaps this is because activities associated with travel, like walking and social engagement are good for both the brain and body. Read More
How to Stay Positive after a Cancer Diagnosis – One Woman’s Amazing Story (Video)
A cancer diagnosis is profound. In just a few words, everything in your life is turned upside down. On an emotional level, you are suddenly forced to come to terms with your mortality. On a practical level, you have to make decisions about treatment options, food, drugs, how to tell your family and much more. Read More
A Grumpy Guide to Retirement
So finally you have reached the age of retirement. All those years of anticipation, of looking forward to lie-ins, loafing about the garden, travelling to places you have never visited before and endless fun-filled days with your friends. That was until you realised your pension wasn’t as much as you hoped for and those destinations you fancied visiting are off the list or filled with lager-swilling louts and their noisy families…
Read MoreOasis at Scholar’s Landing Assisted Living Facility | Atlanta Georgia
Oasis at Scholar’s Landing is an assisted living facility, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The facility is located in a nice part of the city, just a 4-minute walk from the Clark Atlanta University and Panther Stadium. They offer activities ranging from book clubs to Tai Chi.
The facility is housed in a 3-story building with 60 private apartments. These apartments have their own kitchens and bathrooms. Read More
3 Unexpected Ways Starting a Blog Can Improve Your Life After 60 (Video)
Life after 60 is intense. So, why on Earth would anyone want to start a blog at our age? Isn’t there enough talk in the world? Don’t we all have better things to do with our time than share our opinions with the world? Read More
7 Powerful Life Lessons From My Trip to Bali
I’m sitting in my little hotel in Bali, packing my bags to come home to Switzerland, my head full of memories and my heart full of love for this wonderful island and its amazing people. Read More
4 Unusual Cruises That Will Change the Way You Look at the World (Video)
Travel, at its best, will heal your soul, broaden your mind and deepen your understanding of the world. While some people think that cruises merely involve beaches, umbrella drinks and pre-planned shore excursions, you can find unusual cruises that will forever change your perspective. Read More
Life After Divorce for Women over 60: 5 Emotions to Expect (Video)
Life after divorce is filled with overwhelming emotions. Many women feel a combination of anger, fear, resentment and confusion. They may even feel shame or guilt, even when they don’t deserve to. Read More
Do You Always Wear Sleeves? Fashion Over 60 Community Question
Fashion over 60 is a tricky business. On the one hand, by the time we reach our 60th birthdays, we have (mostly) learned to love and accept our bodies. We also don’t really care what other people think of us, even if we still enjoy fashion, makeup and style. Read More