Where Will You Go Today? There Is Still So Much Life Ahead
Last year, I was in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at a youth hostel. Tucked away upstairs, in my own spare private room, I pondered this past year. Read More
Enjoy Sports? It’s Not Too Late to Start Competing as a Senior Woman!
Luckily, there were trees. I claimed my patch of shade that Wednesday morning in June along with the other women in the 65-69 age group waiting to be led to the starting line of the 800-meter…
Read MoreTransitions Offer Opportunities for Late Bloomers – Do You Care to Explore Them?
I’m separating from the man I’ve been partners with since my 20s. The last few months have been very difficult. My living arrangements are unsettled, so my habits and routines are jumbled. Read More
How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone in 5 Easy Steps
I hate to admit it but I’m a creature of habit. Year-round, I follow the same routine: I’m up early to go to the gym for a workout, or I head outdoors for a long run. Then most of my days are spent at the computer editing or talking with clients on the phone. I’m a homebody. Other people love planning exotic vacations, taking a cruise…
Read MoreReady to Start Online Dating After 50? Be Prepared to Meet These Guys, But Would You Date Them?
A friend of mine in her early 60s was surprised when a man she met for the first time for a coffee date asked if she’d like to get together for dinner the following Saturday. Read More
Ultimate Family Time: A Multigenerational Safari to South Africa
“Multigenerational travel” has been a buzzword for a few years now. Who can argue with the brochure-ready images of grandparents, adult children, and grandkids all sharing in the joys a family adventure can bring? Read More
5 Ways to Join the Longevity Revolution
When I turned 60, I knew for sure I wanted to live to at least 100.
I’ve been so busy the past 40 years with day to day details – earning a living, having a fun life, caring for my family. I hadn’t planned much for my future. I did quit smoking 20 years ago and started walking to counteract the weight gain. But other than that, aging isn’t something I’d thought much about. Read More
The Hidden Health Sabotage of Older Age: Follow These 3 Tips to Help You Navigate Through It
It’s January. The holiday festivities and pressures are behind us and a new year stretches to the horizon – one filled with possibilities. It’s natural to think of new beginnings or re-commit to goals this time of year. Have you considered how specifically you’ll move closer to your goals?
Read MoreThe Power of Being Grateful for the Small Things
Every morning, I have a strange habit. As I am taking a shower, I think about the miracle of modern life. As the water rushes over my body, I remind myself how amazing it is that we have hot water flowing into our homes. I feel grateful for the electricity that lights my home and keeps me warm. As I cook breakfast, I try to remember times when I have been hungry – and the people around the world who still are. Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday when 2018 was being heralded in?
Now we stand at the crossroads of a new beginning once again. And for many of us, that means resolving to do something good for ourselves in the upcoming year. Read More