7 Free iPad Games for Seniors with Dementia
Video games can help dementia patients to combat boredom and stay mentally active. It is important for seniors with dementia to engage in activities that help ease the feelings of anxiety and provide social and mental stimulation…
Read More5 Reasons Why Adopting a Pet in Retirement May Be Right for You
Socialization is fun, and many reports state that remaining active and social as older adults can keep us healthy and help us to live longer. But what happens when it’s no longer just as simple as hopping in the car and going?
Read More5 Crucial Online Dating Pointers
I’ve seen so many simple errors intelligent singles make that hamper their chances with online dating. Before you say, “Online dating does not work,” (it does) or “It will not work for me,” (why not?) or “My friends tell me horror stories…
Read MoreAgeism and the Fitness Clothing Industry
Most people, if not everyone, recognize the benefits of exercise. An entire industry has been built around promoting proactive health, with both food and drug commercials emphasizing diet and exercise…
Read MoreStuck in a Groove? We’ve Been Primed to Create!
I have a confession to make. Writing this essay was painless. I did not have to cloister myself in a cabin in the woods, empty my calendar of obligations, or stay up all night. As a retirement writer, the ideas for most of my pieces…
Read MoreIs There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Falls in Older Women?
Today, approximately 50 million people in the United States are suffering from hearing loss. Yet nearly 42 million (that’s nearly 80%!) of them go without treatment. Hearing loss has been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services…
Read MoreFall/Winter 2023/24 Fashion for Women Over 60
In a world where the pursuit of youth often takes center stage, there’s something truly remarkable about the style and grace that come with age. Women over 60 have a wealth of experience, wisdom, and self-assuredness…
Read MoreMy Healing Journey from Survivor to Thriver
In 2001, when I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer, everything was going well in my life. I was 47 years old and had three wonderful children, ages 12, 16, and 18. Happily married, my husband…
Read MoreCan Cake Designs Really Be Considered Art? You Bet!
Cake, an art form? I hear you question…. REALLY?! Well, yes, beautifully designed and decorated cakes come into existence using the same processes and considerations as the latest collections on the London or Paris catwalks. I am a cake designer…
Read More6 Ways to Find Humor in Everyday Life After 60 (And Why You Need It!)
After four decades of regular workouts, my body has decided to defend itself by developing osteoarthritis. Every workout is now a rousing game of Will It Hurt If I Do This? Oh, what fun.
But unlike a real game show, no prizes are awarded…