Thinking About Divorce? Be Smart and Plan Ahead
Are you thinking about divorce? I get that you are frightened, stressed, and wondering how it’s all going to play out. People plan for their weddings; divorces are no different – they need planning. I’m not advocating for divorce…
Read More10 Cardigan Sweaters for Senior Women
Cardigans are traditionally layering pieces that we use for warmth or for covering up. Fashion items come and go, but cardigans have been in our closets for a long time and are not going anywhere anytime soon. Fashion designers like Coco Chanel…
Read More5 Positive Lifestyle Changes That Improve the Stages of Dementia
Women are more likely to get dementia, more likely to be family caregivers, and more likely to be working in one of the facilities that supports families and those affected. It’s a big issue for us. To be honest, worrying will get you nowhere…
Read More9 Travel Websites for Women Over 50
Do you like traveling? Do you like to research and prepare for your destination as best as you can? Travel websites are great resources to inspire you and give you ideas for your next trip. Here are some popular travel websites that cater…
Read MoreAre Older Drivers Dangerous? How to Sharpen Your Driving Skills After 60
I can still remember how excited I was when I got my driving license. In addition to giving me an enormous sense of pride and independence, it also was tangible proof that I was now really a “grown up” with all the rights and privileges…
Read MoreHow to Deal with “Relocation” Anxiety
Are you considering relocating or are you in the process of relocating to downsize or be near family or let go of a house that has become unmanageable? Perhaps, due to health challenges, you are moving to an assisted living facility…
Read More4 Habits to Kick to Feel Younger
I am not young. Yet I’m not old either. I don’t feel old. And yet many of my same-age peers do. I do, however, feel the impact that society has on people over the age of 50. On the habits we’ve developed, in particular…
Read More4 Hiking Outfits for Women Over 50
Do you enjoy hiking? Hiking can include strolling in your local area or traveling internationally to trek mountains. Whatever your level and lifestyle, you need appropriate clothing and shoes to make sure you are comfortable and safe…
Read MoreHow to Fall in Love with Your Future Self! (5 Fabulous Self-Love Tips)
When I was in my 20s, I thought that 60 was old. My upbringing had painted pictures and stories in my mind of grey, fragile women who had ceased to follow their passions or keep their dreams alive. However, at 63, I am nothing like those images…
Read MoreDespite Popular Opinion, Laziness Has Almost Nothing to Do with Obesity
Fifty years into the obesity epidemic, people are quick to blame excessive weight on laziness. Well, I hate to dispel what would be a convenient explanation (although one that blames the individuals suffering with it), but obesity is not caused…
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