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6 Simple Steps to Change Your Life Narrative in 2023

By Joanie Marx December 20, 2022

The holidays are upon us and soon we will be entering a new year. For those of us over 60, we have navigated countless holiday gatherings and made more New Year’s resolutions than we can remember. So, what makes this holiday season and 2023 so important?

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A Staying Well Plan for Those Prone to Anxiety and Depression

By Di Castle October 12, 2022

October is Depression Awareness Month, and 10th October, 2022 was International Mental Health Awareness Day. For many years, I have managed the Facebook page of the Swanage Depression Support Group. This was set up as a response…

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How to Move Past the Wounds of Estrangement and Find Relief

By Marie Morin September 13, 2022

Feeling numb, dumbfounded, angry, and depressed over the angst of being cut off from a family member is expected. Estrangement can occur with adult children, mothers, fathers, siblings, uncles, aunts, grandparents, and grandchildren…

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60 and Estranged? 3 Keys to Go from Stressed to Wellness

By Marie Morin August 19, 2022

How can you go about daily life when you feel rejected, hurt, sad, angry, and you’re not yourself? The key to moving forward and getting out of stuck is to focus on your wellness. The emotional stress of estrangement can take its toll on one’s mental…

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5 Self-Love Tips to Ageing with Confidence and Joy

By Astrid Longhurst August 09, 2022

I have to let you in on a little secret – I couldn’t wait to be 60! Whilst others around me were bemoaning the advancing of their years and telling stories that it was all downhill from here, I was quietly rejoicing becoming 60…

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How Special Moments Can Be Life-Changing

By Diana Raab June 24, 2022

June is often thought of as the beginning of summer. For some reason, I’ve always used the beginning of new seasons as a time for reflection. As a child, June marked for me the end of school and the start of summer fun, whether it was summer…

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60 and Estranged? When Not to Reconcile

By Marie Morin June 16, 2022

Estrangement is widespread, complicated, and harms all involved. Perhaps you have chosen to cut off from a family member out of necessity. Your experience may include abuse, poor parenting, parental alienation, divorce, poor communication…

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The Morning Show: How Do You Feel About This Thought-Provoking Drama?

By Angela Jackson April 19, 2022

I recently binged The Morning Show on Apple+, and I’m still processing how I feel about the characters and the storyline. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely recommend it. There’s just so much to unpack…

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Are Your Pills Making You Sick?

By Julia Hubbel April 11, 2022

According to a study by the American Association of Consultant Pharmacists, the average 60+ person in the United States fills upwards of 15 prescriptions a year. That leaps to 18 or more as we age…

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Don’t Give Power to the Myth of Self-Worth

By Joanie Marx March 18, 2022

When you are in a beautiful romantic relationship or you achieve a big goal in life, the experience can produce unimaginable levels of joy and security. They can also be frustratingly elusive to get and sustain.

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