Even though I’ve done a boatload of videos focusing on makeup techniques for those of us with more mature skin, I’ve never specifically focused on a subject which is really crucial to creating a beautiful, flawless makeup look: the actual application techniques we use to apply that makeup. After all, we can have a fantastic […]

Your mom probably told you more than once to eat your vegetables, right? If your mom was like mine, she chopped and served fresh when she could. Our shelves along the basement steps were always stocked with canned green beans, corn, asparagus, peas and a few others that were…

Executive or casual, it’s always important to have your clothes fit your body type, lifestyle, and daily activities. Casual is fine for the home and daytime outings with friends, but a more business-type and professional look is required when we work…

Once you have discovered the undertone of your skin, you are ready to go in search of the lipstick and blush color – or colors! – that will brighten your complexion, enhance your whole appearance and possibly become life-long…

Society today is all about giving. Giving your time to a job, offering resources to a cause, giving your attention to the needs of family and friends. And while these things can be rewarding, it leaves little time for us to focus on our own needs. I often tell family caregivers that self-care is not just going on a spa day once a year…

We all have those days when mustering the motivation to exercise seems like more of a challenge than usual. We just can’t seem to get going and we end up giving ourselves permission to skip the gym or yoga class, or postpone the run or walk. I don’t have my gym clothes on. I’m too tired. I haven’t eaten. My back has been bothering me. I just washed my hair…

A few months ago, a friend told me about an older woman who had fallen at a wedding. “She was dancing,” he explained. “She stumbled and went down. She’d been drinking.” The story stayed with me because falls are no small matter as we get older. A broken wrist, a fractured hip, or a head injury can change the course of a life in an instant…

You’ve been eating clean, moving your body, doing everything right. And yet there’s this stubborn weight around your middle that won’t budge no matter what you do. You’ve probably blamed your willpower, your metabolism, your age. But here’s what nobody told you: that belly has a name, it has a biological cause, and it responds to something most women over 50 have never even heard of…

For decades, a widespread belief that sexuality is only validated through external relationships has convinced millions of women and men over 60 that sexual pleasure and intimacy must come from someone else turning them on. Does this belief limit sexual pleasure as we age by creating dependency on external approval? Does this belief also lead to diminished self-worth? And if so, how can we rewrite the rules of sexuality as we age?

Have you ever noticed how some women in our age group attract and date wonderful men while others struggle to meet any men at all? They aren’t prettier, smarter, thinner, or richer than you, so how do they find love with such high-quality men while you don’t? Is it simply luck? No, it’s not luck that makes the difference…

When was the last time you felt confident with your sexuality? If you are like many of us who are over 60, the question can leave you scratching your head, wondering how far back in the rearview mirror of the past you have to look to locate the last time you felt confident with your sexuality…

As a dating coach with experience of over 25 years, I have heard and seen quite a bit. When Carol, 67, an architect in Texas, came to me last month, she asked me why she hadn’t yet met The One yet, despite being online for a year. Carol is a positive, smart lady…

Vacations in the summer months usually involve traveling to warmer destinations where we can just let go and relax. But preparing for any travel can be anything but relaxing. So here are some fundamental things to consider…

You may have noticed that with each year that passes, your holiday demands shift a little as different interests, energy levels and mindsets creep in. The need to tick off destinations from a list may have dissipated, but equally, as a mature traveller, holidays may have become…

Are you ready for a journey through time? As humanity progresses, we leave lasting marks on the world. Some landmarks, crafted millennia ago, still stand, offering a fascinating glimpse into our ancient ways of life. Imagine yourself at Stonehenge, surrounded by the echoes of ancient whispers. Stand in wonder at the Colosseum, where the cheers…

Once you have decided to go on a group tour, you will need to select a specific destination and itinerary. With so many tour operators to choose from, how do you find the best senior tours? Begin your senior tour selection process by writing down your own “must have” list. We all have personal travel preferences, and you should look for a tour that includes all or nearly all of the items on your list. I have found that most mature travelers’ “must have” lists include the following factors:

A woman once told me something that has stayed with me ever since. She said: “I know I’m okay on paper. I just don’t always feel okay.” At first, I thought she was describing a financial problem. But she wasn’t. She had retirement savings. She owned her home. She had Social Security income and no major debt. By most measures, she was financially secure…

My friend Carol was 68 when her husband Jim died of a sudden heart attack. Jim had paid every bill, managed every investment, and met with their financial advisor solo for decades. Within a week, Carol realized she didn’t even know their advisor’s name. She couldn’t get into their online…

Have you started a small business, side income, or personal project after 60? What skills from your life could help someone else today? If you wanted to earn extra money now, what would be the easiest first step for you? Many people over 60 would like to earn extra…

A woman once shared something with me that I suspect many retirees have thought but rarely say out loud. She leaned in and whispered: “What if I run out?” At first glance, her concern didn’t seem unusual. Many people worry about money in retirement. But as we talked, a different picture emerged. She had no debt. She owned her home…

Every morning, before I get out of bed and while I do my hip flexor stretches, I think about my day. It helps me focus on what I have to look forward to. Maybe it’s lunch with a friend, a different walking route to try, or even a new episode of a favourite series. I do this every morning. It helps me get up with a smile. I feel positive about the day ahead, even when there is nothing…

When you live in a city, you might not have much room for gardening. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you don’t have the space for it at all – your apartment probably has a patio, a balcony, a fire escape, or even a tiny concrete garden. If that’s the case, you’ll only need the right tools and the knowledge of which plants…

We live in such an amazing time, a golden age of literacy. We are not relegated to just the stories of books and films, but have the capacity to share our own stories in written form. This is powerful and sacred work, a tool for understanding our condition within the human condition. Writing can be a portal into what Plato called “the examined life.” And writing leaves in its wake a personal and cultural her-story (history) that can inform future generations…

You can learn a lot about a woman by looking at her closet. Some closet spaces are tidy and arranged by color while others are in disarray with heaps of clothes that didn’t quite make it onto a hangar. I think that the way we feel about our aging bodies…