Looking for Inexpensive Dinner Ideas? This Is the Only Secret Ingredient You Need
Before I disclose the secret ingredient, let me reveal it is not love, sociability or friendship. At least not exclusively – despite that these cherished values may encourage us to reach-out to others in the first place. Such prizes of humanity are indeed the more fulfilling results of a congenial dinner as compared to any winning kudos for pulling off a fancy gastronomic shin-dig…
Read MoreOvercoming Social Isolation in Your 60s and 70s
Everyone thinks that illnesses are the scariest things that you have to face as you get a little older. While cancer and Alzheimer’s are undoubtedly terrifying, there is a force that many women our age fear even more – social isolation. Read More
What Upsets You Most About Marketing for Seniors?
Ok, let’s get the obvious out of the way. Marketing for seniors is tough. For starters, the term “seniors” covers a huge age range. You could argue that 20 years ago most people over 60 had similar lives. No more! Read More
5 Strategies for Moving on After Divorce as an Older Woman (Video)
No one knows better than I do just how difficult moving on after a divorce can be. In many ways, recovering from a divorce as an older woman is especially difficult. Read More
Watermelon Seeds, Kimonos and the Art of Connecting with Your Inner Child
In the 1950s, in Kansas, where I grew up, little girls always kept their legs together when sitting. They were seen and not heard. It was unthinkable to have the same privileges as boys – like not wearing shirts on blistering hot, humid summer days. Read More
4 Ways Travel Feeds Your Body, Mind and Soul as an Older Adult
I have always loved to travel. I experienced my first wild and wonderful Atlantic crossing, on the Queen Elizabeth, when I was only 8-years-old. Read More
Does the Idea of Probate Process Freak You Out? Sharing my First-Hand Interview
At first reading, this post may seem less about quality aging and more about not aging at all (meaning dying), but it’s not a bummer. I promise. Since money and financial issues can cause us all so much stress, this is a stress-buster to offer some extra peace of mind. Read More
What to Say to Someone Who is Dying – a New Perspective from the Founder of Death Café (Video)
We all know that it is incredibly difficult to know what to say to someone who is dying. At the same time, as women over 60, we also know that there is no way to avoid these conversations. After all, when a friend, partner or family member is faced with a terminal diagnosis, they need our support. We just have to hope that our words do more good than harm. Read More
Divorce After 50 Can Be Heartbreaking and Liberating
Divorce after 50 is especially tough on women. For years, divorce was stigmatized and many women were left to feel ashamed by their situation. They felt like it was their fault and that they didn’t deserve a chance to start over. Read More
What Kind of Woman Are You? One of My Favorite Maya Angelou Quotes
I love quotes that are are assigned to unknown authors. We never know where they came from or the kind of person who wrote them. Read More