Family

Life after 60 shifts in ways we don’t always expect. Friends retire, move away, or get caught up in new commitments. It’s easy to look around and wonder, Where did everyone go? This is happening to me right now, and it got me thinking, where do I go from here?

My mother had a birthday ritual for my three sisters and me as we were growing up. On our birthday morning, we would wake up to a corsage on our desk and a birthday card. A new outfit, carefully chosen, would be waiting for us in preparation to face the day. Our favorite lunch…

Losing someone we love can be devastating. Our whole world seems to come to a standstill, while everything else keeps on moving. It can happen in an instant or may take years. It can be planned, unexpected, tragic, painful, or even a blessing…

If you are recently divorced and over 50, there is probably an all-too-common emotion that you’re experiencing. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you, especially if you were married for decades and now your life is disrupted…

If you’re a grandmother, what do your grandchildren call you? “Grandma?” “Nana?” “Mammy?” Some women over 60 feel strange being called “Grandma” or other titles because it reminds them of their own grandmothers, who were much “older” women than we are now…

Author Lois Wyse spoke for a lot of grandparents when she quipped, “If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.” Parents who otherwise might not be able to assist their adult children financially are often very willing…

Life shifts. Sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance. And even when the change is welcome, it can bring with it a strange sense of detachment. New routines. New roles. A new rhythm to your days. Over the years, I’ve had to rebuild my support circle more than once…

Raising four daughters has been the most rewarding journey of my life. As they’ve grown into independent women, our relationships have naturally evolved, presenting both joyful moments and unexpected challenges. Navigating this transition…

Moving takes planning but with pets, it takes extra planning. Your pets will sense something is up. Having a plan in place will help to ease the stress and make a smoother transition for all. Moving to a new home is exciting, but for women over 60 it can be a stressful time…

As you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships…