Happy 79th Birthday Lily Tomlin – Thanks for All the Laughs!
If you have been watching the new Netflix series, “Grace and Frankie,” you have probably fallen in love with Lily Tomlin all over again. In the series, she plays Frankie, a funny, quirky, hippie character that appears alongside the elegant and conventional Grace, played by Jane Fonda. Read More
Baby Boomer Social Worker Says the New Film, Book Club, Sends an Unrealistic Message About Life and Love After 60
A romantic comedy about friendship, love, and the ups and downs of life in your 60s starring four strong, talented female actresses, Candace Bergen, Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, and Mary Steenburgen, sounds like the perfect recipe for box-office bliss, right? Read More
Exploring Both Sides of the Physician-Aided Dying Conversation
Of all the healthcare issues that spark controversy, extreme emotion and passionate advocacy, the idea of physician-assisted dying arguably tops the list. It’s not hard to understand why. Faced with the prospect of intractable pain and prolonged suffering, many people believe that…
Read More3 Simple Techniques to Use When You Are Feeling Stressed
Each of us experiences stress differently, so what you may find stressful may not affect the person next to you.
I recently wrote an article exploring the different ways stress can be generated in our life. Today, I am going to define stress and explain how it affects the body and how you can destress your life by engaging some simple techniques. Read More
5 Tips for Reviving the Lost Art of Communication After 60
My adult children communicate by using text messages through their smart phones. I’ll receive a typical text: “Hi Mom. Can you watch the kids this afternoon?” Read More
5 Ways to Find the Motivation to Continue Your Weight Loss and Fitness Journey After 50
The ideal approach to losing weight and getting fit is based on positive preference rather than harsh self-denial. The key is to consciously choose to weigh less and be in better shape as a preference over the old habits of over-eating and avoiding exercise. Read More
Happy 60th Birthday Madonna – We’re Crazy for You!
Everyone knows that Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
However, these words hardly describe the enormous impact she has had on music, fashion and culture. Even now, on her 60th birthday on August 16, she is challenging aging stereotypes and telling older women that they do not have to be invisible. Read More
3 Ways to Start Exercising After 60: A Guide for Beginners
If you’re the one person on the planet who’s not on Facebook, congrats.
You’ve saved yourself from debilitating bouts of FOMO (fear of missing out) due to viewing travel photos from exotic locales, idealistic visits with perfectly well-behaved grandchildren and other fairy tale visions suitable for a Disney movie. Read More
Tennis as a Form of Meditation for Women Over 60
Tennis is a complicated, beautiful game where there are many skills to master – and strategies to learn. But it also acts as a mirror, illuminating our relationship with ourselves and others, and presents wonderful opportunities to practice mindfulness. Read More
This Nightclub for Seniors is Way Over the Top… and That’s Why We Love it!
Quick quiz! What activities pop into your mind when you think the words “senior citizens?” Chances are, even if you are a dynamic, well-rounded older adult yourself, activities like “bingo,” “pinochle,” “knitting” and “scrapbooking” were probably on the tip of your tongue.
Activities like “going to a rave,” “dancing the twist,” “drinking fancy cocktails” and “attending black-tie events” probably weren’t at the top of your list. To be honest, they weren’t at the top of mine either! Read More