Those of us 60 years and older live with the sobering knowledge that sometimes the sky really does fall. There are plenty of Chicken Littles running around, frantic about a crisis at work or a broken automobile, but let’s be clear…

Old people are boring – truth or myth? While you can split hairs and say, “it depends on the individual,” it’s certainly a broadly accepted stereotype that old people lead boring lives…

Smile if you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past. Now smile again if you have kept them all year. It is truly difficult to keep those ‘promises’ going for an entire year, isn’t it? That was me until 3 years ago – until I read a book…

Something changed for me as I entered my 60s. I felt excited by new possibilities and potential. I was surprised as I hadn’t expected to feel this way. The messages that I had received from my family around ageing were all about limitation and what we couldn’t do…

Like many women in their 60s, I often hear myself saying that my life would be happier and so much better if only I had more money, a more understanding partner, a new house, more time for myself, a new house, different friends…

Facing life’s hurdles can be a profound journey of self-discovery. When unexpected events arise, your reaction can shape your path – which is why it’s essential that you have effective coping strategies. Without them, you might find yourself stuck, unable to navigate…

Language profoundly influences how we view aging. The words we use don’t just describe our reality – they shape it. This is particularly true when it comes to how we think about personal development, aging, and our capacity for change. Research increasingly shows that…

When you were growing up, there’s a good chance that your parents told you, “You could be whatever you want when you grow up.” It’s something that most of us hear at some point in our lives. That’s all well and good when you’re a child…

How often do we see women between 40 and 50 portrayed as sexy, alluring, and self-confident in movies, television, or advertisements? On occasion we see some positive reflections. What about positive portrayals of women who are 60 and over?

“I know I should be doing it, I know it’s a good idea, but I just keep putting it off!” Ever heard that cry coming out of your own mouth, or from someone you know?