Family

Friendships matter more than ever as we age. They boost our health, give us joy, and remind us we’re not alone. But knowing that friendships are important is only half the story. The real question is: how do we nurture them now that our lives look different than they did in earlier decades?

When recovering from divorce after 50, every day can feel like a struggle. Learning how to reinvent ourselves, establish our independence again, and figure out what we want during this next chapter of our lives is a bit overwhelming…

For more than a decade, four of us who call ourselves the “Fab 4” have been meeting for an annual “Girlfriends Getaway.” Each year brings a new and interesting city, a different Airbnb, and countless reminders that laughter, friendship, and shared stories age as beautifully as we do…

Staying close to family has never been easier thanks to video calling. For women over 60, FaceTime and other video chatting platforms make it possible to watch a grandchild’s first steps, help with homework, or just share a laugh, even if you live hundreds of miles apart…

I was 60 when I realized the words I used with my son weren’t mine. They were my mother’s. And before that, my grandmother’s. Three generations saying “stop crying” when feelings got big. Three generations of kids learning emotions weren’t safe. I’d spent 40 years as a healthcare…

As you probably guessed, I am now a grandmother, and I wanted to share how I feel about this glorious event in the life of my son and his family via a letter I drafter to my grandson. Have you written letters to your baby grandchildren?

In the realm of divorce, where most states follow the principle of equitable distribution of property, older individuals facing the complexities of gray divorce often find themselves grappling with fear and confusion. This uncertainty primarily stems…

If we haven’t already, we need to make sure we’ve had “the talk” with our children by the time we reach retirement. This does not refer to the infamous sex talk we have with our children during their pre-teen stage, but about our end-of-life…

Friendships have always been a part of our lives, but the older we get, the more precious they become. In our younger years, we often had built-in circles of friends through school, work, children’s activities, or our neighborhoods. But as life changes – retirement, moving…

If your dog could talk, I’m pretty sure she’d say, “Walk me, hydrate, eat your protein, stretch your hips, and go to bed on time, human.” And your cat? He’d flick an ear: “Standards, please! Fresh water, on-time meals, and I need my beauty sleep (yawn).” Pets run on simple routines…