Updating your makeup routine in your 60s does not mean throwing everything away and starting from scratch. In fact, the best changes are often small ones. Things like switching textures, softening placement, choosing lighter layers, and using products in ways that work well with your mature skin…

Old money style has little to do with how much money you have. It’s really about choosing clothing that looks elegant, classic, and intentional without appearing as if you tried too hard. Think crisp white shirts, well-cut trousers, cashmere-style sweaters, loafers, simple jewelry, structured bags, and a beautiful scarf tied at the neck. The look is timeless…

A wig and glasses may look perfectly well in the mirror. You learn more when you take the glasses off to clean the lenses, put them back on to read, or switch to sunglasses at the door. If a frame arm catches an ear tab or nudges the cap, a setup that looked fine can become a nuisance…

Herbs are showing up more often on cosmetic labels. While some people may think they’re simply a bit of botanical fluff, there is actual scientific and medical research supporting skin benefits from many herbs. As an herb farmer and cosmetic formulator, I’ve spent years learning how herbs can actually help the skin and how to use them in a…

If you receive Medicaid, no doubt you are aware that it provides essential assistance to yourself, along with millions of other Americans who need help paying medical bills, obtaining long-term care, or remaining in your own home. However, upcoming federal policy changes could soon affect the resources some older women depend on, from healthcare costs to affordable housing…

I’ve been alive long enough to remember when grapefruit was practically a weight-loss strategy. Then came the cabbage soup. The low-fat everything. The low-carb revolution. The points, the shakes, the fasting windows, and the diets that required so much planning you practically needed a project manager…

More than 2,000 years ago, the Roman playwright Terence wrote a comedy called Phormio. In one scene, an older man named Chremes returns from a long stay on the island of Lemnos. When his brother asks why he stayed so long, Chremes says illness kept him. Asked what illness, he answers, “Senectus ipsa est morbus.” Old age itself is a disease…

You might have heard it: train right. It’s everywhere: in the magazines, billboards, TV and social media. Many women are left with a somehow vague idea of what this might mean. Not many know exactly how, when and with which tools. So many overwhelming and contradicting messages collide, and women are becoming increasingly frustrated and demotivated…

Three podcasts. Two television interviews. In the last week. And apparently, every interviewer in America received the same memo. “Andrea, What’s the Best Dating App for Women Over 60?” Ah, yes. THAT question. The one I’m supposed to answer in 12 seconds, preferably while smiling at the camera and pretending I’ve discovered a secret warehouse filled with emotionally…

When we think about healthy aging, we often focus on exercise, nutritious food, and sleep. Our need for affection and pleasure deserves attention, too. For many women, sexuality remains a meaningful part of life well beyond 60. Yet this subject can become difficult to discuss. Changes in our bodies, the loss of a partner…

They say you never know what it’s like to stand in another person’s shoes. This is such a profound and true statement when it comes to the relationship between married and single friends in their 50s, 60s and beyond…

If you feel like you’re inundated every day with online ads, unwanted solicitations and suspected scams, you’re not alone. New polling shows a shockingly high number of Americans, an estimated 4 in 10, are subjected to suspected scams on a daily basis, with 3 in 10 of those polled admitting they’ve lost money…

For a small city of just over 30,000, Juneau, Alaska, is big on flavor. Restaurants here cater to cruise ship passengers, glacier chasers, and locals. With no roads in or out to bring in fresh food, chefs rely on seasonal foraging and carefully planned gardens. Despite these challenges, Juneau’s restaurant scene thrives…

What initially drew me to Thailand was the beautiful beaches and islands of the south. In a previous article I wrote about Bangkok and my adventures there. I recommend you read it if you get a chance. I flew from Tokyo to Bangkok and then on to Phuket, in the south of Thailand. I wanted to arrive in time to see the wonderful night…

Traveling during the off-season can be a great way to see the world after 50. You may find lower hotel rates, fewer crowds, shorter lines at major attractions, and a more relaxed pace. The trade-off is that you may encounter unpredictable weather and seasonal closures…

Discovering and exploring local food is increasingly a significant part of our travelling experience, wherever we go. Even when the cuisine is fairly familiar to us – and for many of us, our diets include more and more international dishes and flavours…

Theresa is 72 years old, and she’s sitting at her kitchen table staring at a bill she doesn’t understand. It’s not an especially complicated bill. At least, she doesn’t think it is. It’s something to do with the homeowners insurance, and there’s a notice about a change in coverage that she isn’t quite sure how to interpret…

So my mom called me last week. Not to catch up, not to tell me about her neighbor’s new dog – she wanted to know why her tax refund was smaller than her friend Linda’s. Linda, it turns out, claimed a senior tax break 2026 deduction my mom didn’t even know existed. Six grand, just sitting there. My mom’s accountant never mentioned it…

In the spirit of October, which is not only National Estate Planning Awareness Month but also the month of Halloween, it seems appropriate to think about what can feel like a gruesome topic: when we stop breathing. What are the “morbid details” that you want to take place? Do you want CPR administered? Who do you want to speak for you when you can’t…

A woman once said something to me that I haven’t forgotten: “Every retirement article I read seems to be written for someone who has money.” She had worked most of her adult life. She paid her bills. She supported herself. But there was no large 401(k). No pension. No impressive investment account waiting for her…

I love to read. Fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks – I read it all. I’m always looking for my next good book. I also love technology, so earlier this year, I decided to combine those two interests by creating a custom GPT called “Find Your Next Great Read.” I designed it to ask a few questions about someone’s reading preferences, identify patterns…

For those of you who read my first article, you will know that my husband Jeff and I left England and moved to Bulgaria 11 years ago. In this article, I will discuss and compare life in an English village to life in a Bulgarian village, with particular reference to those of us in our 60s and over…

For decades, society has been told that aging is a disease. The media and the billion-dollar anti-aging industry reinforce this belief with fear tactics and temporary remedies. When you believe aging is a disease, it’s easy to see it as an elusive thief that steals your zest for life, cancels your dreams, and forces you into a lonely, discontented life…

Maybe you recognize this feeling. You’ve built a successful career. You’ve accomplished things you’re proud of, learned more than you ever imagined, and perhaps you’re still doing work you enjoy. You’re not necessarily unhappy. And you’re certainly not ready to be done. But somewhere in the back of your mind…