Caregiver Stress Statistics
Being sick is undoubtedly a life stressor, but it is also stressful to suddenly find yourself in the caregiver role. Much of this stress is further compounded if the caregiver is older and navigating their own changing health conditions. A wide variety of research has been done on the issue of caregiver stress, and it […]
Read MoreIndependent Living: Finding the Right Fit
How do we know when it’s the right time to give something up? We’ve all seen examples of this before. Your favorite athlete continued to compete well past their prime and ends with an all time low performance. Your favorite band continued to make albums that should have been given up years ago. Your old […]
Read MoreGetting Through Lockdown – Is Adapting the Key to Personal and Professional Survival?
How good are you at adapting to new situations? Unfortunately, one of the hardest skills to learn or maintain as we grow older is the ability to adjust to a changing world. And this year has really put us to the test! Whether you have had…
Read MoreSenior Apartments
Whether you’re a retired senior or a senior approaching retirement – you may be looking for a new lifestyle that is less straining and easier to manage. It could be due to an empty nest or difficulty keeping up with home maintenance that has you wondering, what else is out there? If you find yourself […]
Read MoreAcknowledging and Dealing with Negative Emotions as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver can be a very rewarding role, but it’s also one of the most taxing. Sometimes caregivers find themselves with negative emotions that can stem from the toll of caregiving, among other factors. It’s not uncommon for them to think something along the lines of “It’s fine, they’re my spouse/parent/sibling/grandparent, so I should […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Best 50th Birthday Gifts for Women?
What do women really want? That’s the question that many of us find ourselves asking as a friend approaches her 50th birthday. After all, 50 today is not what it was a generation or two ago. 50-year-old women today…
Read MoreFinding Joy During Covid – A Pessimist’s Guide
I’ve always been a full-fledged pessimist. Completely developed and continually active, nearly one hundred percent of the time. I wish it weren’t so, but it’s a genetic and environmental legacy. I come from negative, critical stock…
Read MoreHow Is Retirement Different in the Age of Covid?
Before March 2020, you might have made big plans for your retirement – travel, moving to a new home, pursuing a new business, starting new hobbies, pursuing all sorts of passions, and meeting new people. Then Covid happened…
Read More7 Tips for Women Over 60 to Get More from Social Media
Social Media is mainstream and everyone is jumping on board. Many of us over 60 don’t really know what Social Media will do, but we are willing to give it a try. People say it will help us connect with friends and family, give us advice…
Read MoreHow You Can Volunteer as an Older Adult
Are you finding yourself with more time on your hands? Have you retired and are looking for things to do with your days? There are many ways we can occupy ourselves as we get older. We can start new hobbies, we can travel…
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