3 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Out of a Funk After 50
The other day, I innocently asked my grandson what he would like for his upcoming ninth birthday. He thought for a moment, then gazed intently into my eyes and answered explicitly, “No books, Nana. And nothing you knitted…”
Read MoreHow Exercise Can Help Lift Our Mood at Difficult Times
Are you feeling anxious or worried some of the time? Are you struggling with personal challenges or everything that’s going on in the world around us? Are you looking for ways to help cope at this difficult time?
Read MoreStuck at Home? 20 Things to Do if You’re Trying to Avoid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Over Age 60
Up until now, I’ve haven’t written too much about the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak. But, after much soul-searching, I decided that I had an obligation to help all of you to get through this difficult time…
Read MoreHow Creativity Helped This Amazing Woman to Move from Illness to Wellness
Guests who stay at La Belle Vie B & B and Wellness Studio often say they never want to leave. I’m not surprised after chatting with their hostess, Josée Velsen, who exudes warmth…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Enhance Your Fitness Level After 60? Absolutely!
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but that does not mean that human beings are unable to learn new skills throughout their lifespan…
Read More9 Behavior Patterns of Healthy Senior Weight Loss: Forget Diets, Think Behavior!
“Thin behavior” has fascinated me for years. I just don’t get it. I don’t mean the kind of behavior where skinny kids squeezed through fence slats in the alley, or where my teenaged friends stretched thin, nubile bodies on the beach at Shady Oak Lake as I huddled on my towel. Read More
4 Tips to Getting Better Sleep When You Reach 60
A myth has been circulating, claiming that as you age, you need less sleep. That couldn’t be further from the truth. As a senior, you should still get the recommended 7–9 hours of uninterrupted sleep…
Read More18 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Eat Healthy and Avoid Dieting After 60
When actress Meryl Streep was recently asked to share her most important message for women, she kept it very simple: “Stop worrying about your weight.” Read More
5 Ways to Experience a Fulfilled Life in a Senior Living Community
Contrary to what you might imagine, life in a senior living community can be robust and exciting. In fact, a Holleran Consulting survey of 57,900 respondents revealed that nearly 90% of senior living residents rated their overall satisfaction as good…
Read MoreThe Best Christmas Gift of All: Do You Enjoy Life or You Think You’re Too Old to Even Try?
Early this morning, I got up to do my exercises and mediation before heading to the airport for my annual Christmas visit at my best friend’s family’s house in Spokane, WA. Before I put the last bits and pieces in my luggage for the long drive to the airport, I checked my inbox. Read More