Sometimes it’s very hard to think nice thoughts when your hip is in constant pain. Your hair is getting thinner and your waist is getting thicker. To top it all off, you woke up this morning with a spikey black whisker on your chin!
Read MoreSally was noticing changes in her 73-year-old mother in-law Emily. As Sally became Emily’s primary caregiver, she noticed Emily seemed a great deal anxious most of the time. She’d also become more withdrawn. And, because Sally often ran errands for Emily…
Read MoreAge spots, sometimes called sun spots or liver spots, happen to most of us as we age. They can appear on our face, our hands, and our chest area. They can be small or large and certainly can make us look older. They are often caused by sun exposure…
Read MoreWelcome – almost – to fall in my part of the world! Recently, I chatted with a woman over lunch at a café. Our conversation steered to books. “I only read non-fiction,” she said to me. “I want a book that’s thought-provoking…
Read MoreHave you ever had an initial social interaction with someone and come away feeling like you’ve opened up the gates to the land of despair? A well-intended and friendly “Hello/Good morning/Good afternoon, How are you?” can become quite…
Read MoreLet’s talk about one of the most common obstacles that stop us from moving on after divorce, especially after a long-term marriage. Fairness. Unfairness. The feeling like we’re ripped off after all the sacrifices we made during our years…
Read MoreFirst impressions make all the difference whenever we meet new people, at a first date, a job interview etc. First impressions pave the way for what’s coming next. First impressions tend to “stick.” What is often overlooked? The “first impression” we…
Read MoreAre you one of the many people who are looking after someone who is very ill? Perhaps a spouse, sibling, parent or friend? As you well know, it is a highly tiring and difficult task, however much it is undertaken with love. You may be overloaded with advice…
Read MoreI have always loved jumpsuits, and I am still wearing them well into my 50s. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t wear certain items of clothing after a certain age. Read FASHION OVER 60: 5 STYLISH CLOTHING ITEMS YOU CAN WEAR AFTER 60… EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN’T! Jumpsuits are great one-piece […]
Read MoreWhile most of us love the idea of aging gracefully, that doesn’t mean that we don’t also want to put our best face forward and highlight our best features. Fortunately, makeup has come a long way in allowing us all to look and feel our best at every age…
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