You Don’t Have to Face Ageism Alone! We Can Do it Together!
Discrimination is a dirty word. And yet, we encounter it every day in many forms. What does ageism mean in our society? Join us in conversation with ageism author and activist Ashton Applewhite, who will tell us more about some things we can do toward erasing our own ageist mentality. Read More
Hurtful Things People Say When You Lose a Pet – and How You Can Respond
If you have ever experienced the loss of a pet, you know the pain is deep, raw and genuine. These emotions of grief are real and the last thing you need is someone saying something hurtful to you. Read More
You Are Never Too Old to Join a Book Club!
There are people who love chatting about books. Then there are others who have no desire to join a book club. Which are you?
If you believe you are the latter, please continue, gentle reader. Read More
Grandmother Remembers: What 3 Things Would You Pass on to Your Grandkids?
The 27-hour flight back to Bali from the U.S. socked it to me this time. So, while I was un-jetlagging and housebound, I rummaged through reading material, organized drawers and, in the process, stumbled upon Grandmother Remembers. Read More
Reaching Your Potential After 60: What is Your Highest and Best Use?
The concept of highest and best use (HBU) originated with economists who conceptualized the idea of maximum productivity. Read More
Hip Hip Hooray! How to Get Through a Hip Replacement with Grace and Positivity
My hip hurt for years; I started limping. But I lived with the pain because I didn’t want to pay attention to it when there were so many more interesting things to do! When friends suggested hip replacement, I recoiled. Hip replacement was a dirty word in my life…
Read MoreFinally Out of the Fast Lane? Retire Overseas in the Tropics!
Almost 20 years ago I moved to a small town in Bali, Indonesia. At 65 I’m still here, part of a vibrant community of expat elders who have chosen a very different path in retirement. Read More
How to Self-Publish a Book at Any Age: First, Avoid These 5 Mistakes!
Working with first-time authors to complete and publish their work is incredibly rewarding. Helping people nurture and develop a concept, research a subject or share a personal story is exciting for both the author and me, in my role as coach and book shepherd. Read More
5 Dieting Mistakes When it Comes to Menopause Weight Gain
Many of my middle-aged women patients ask me similar versions of the same question: why isn’t this weight loss technique that has always worked for me in the past working now?
The answer lies in the complex ways that our hormones change and impact our metabolisms during perimenopause. Read More
The Surprising Relationship Between Dementia and Faith Communities
Nearly everyone knows someone affected by dementia. I’ve been exploring how faith communities can give practical support to people affected. Religious books such as the Bible and the Quran emphasise the importance of caring for the sick, the old, the frail and our parents. But people are not sure how to do that. Read More