10 Ways to Reduce Stress From a Political News Junkie
OK, I did it to myself. I am kind of a news junkie. I like politics and I keep up on current events. Now I am going on a diet – a news diet – because this election season is stickier than pine pitch on a dog. Some of my friends are feeling it too, and a lot of us could use a little stress relief right about now. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind…
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In case you hadn’t noticed white is “in” this year. We’ve seen it everywhere from the runway to the Royals. It’s been worn by religious figures to representatives of both sides of the US political arena. It’s been suggested that white is the color of purity and signifies loftiness. This implies that the wearer exists on an elevated plane. Think, Mother Teresa. Read More
63-Year-Old Punk-Pop Star Cyndi Lauper Supports Feminism
A little more than three decades ago, singer Cyndi Lauper told us that girls just want to have fun. Today, at age 63, Lauper is teaching us that mature women can still have a good time. Read More
Helen Mirren Says No to Airbrushing in Latest L’Oreal Ads
There are so many things that I admire about Helen Mirren. Not only is she a fantastically talented actress, but, she is also a powerful ambassador for women over 60. Read More
6 Important Considerations When Hiring Nurses for Home Care
It has been reported that each year in the United States, millions of people aged 65 and older fall. This results in hip fractures and other injuries. The consequences are sudden and serious. Read More
Gone with the Wind Actress, Olivia de Havilland, Turns 100 Today
When Olivia de Havilland, who later played Melanie in Gone with the Wind, was born, on July 1, 1916, the world was a very different place. World War I was still being fought, BMW had just been founded, the Boy Scouts of America were only 1-month old and the world’s first radio news program was still 4 years away! Read More
Why I Love Judi Dench’s New Tattoo
As many women in our community have told me, tattoos are not just for young people on spring break. A great number of older women, including Judi Dench, are choosing to celebrate their past, present and future in beautiful ink. Read More
Single Over 60? Here’s How to Be Happy in a World of Couples (Video)
Are you single over 60? I am. If I’m honest, there are times when I love being without a man in my life. Without commitments, I am free to travel and world and explore my passions. Read More
Bold Makeup for Older Women – How Far Can You Go? (Video)
I’m a big believer in positive aging. As we get a little older, I think that it’s important to remember that it’s what the inside that really counts. Read More
Divorced at 60? How to Deal with Your Grief and Start Healing
Grief is a tricky thing. We understand the process during the death of a loved one but forget its role during divorce, especially if when ending a decades-long marriage. Read More