The Growing Trend of Older Women Living Alone
After a very emotional and fast-moving turn of events, my partner of 18 years was bundled into a car by his concerned daughter, and I watched them drive away, feeling very alone. Read More
What Are the Health Benefits of Owning a Pet Over 60?
The unique bond between human and animal can be incredibly strong, and while we take care of our pets, they often take care of us too! Pets are comfort us when we’re sad, keep us company when we’re lonely, and love us unconditionally…
Read MoreStaying Social After 60: How to Avoid Fake Friend Requests on Facebook
A man named Randy Scott (not his real name), requested to ‘friend me’ on Facebook. I often get military men, middle-aged and older men, requesting to be friends. I delete them since my rule of thumb is, “Don’t accept friend requests from people I don’t know.” Read More
How Pets Can Benefit Older People’s Mental and Physical Health
Are you thinking about getting a pet? Do you share your home with a furry friend already? Aside from being cute and furry (or feathery), pets can bring a lot more than we think to our lives, especially as we get older…
Read MoreElderspeak in the Time of Corona – What the Nuns Can Teach Us
The Corona pandemic has exposed hidden prejudices and a cultural bias of ageism. Part of that discussion is “Elderspeak.” It occurs when an older adult is spoken to by health care workers…
Read MoreSecond Time Around – Loving After Losing
“How soon after bereavement should I start a new relationship, and how do I begin?” As a matchmaker and dating agency owner, I have heard this question so many times over the years…
Read MoreDaily Fashion to Lighten the Quarantine Burden
Life during the Coronavirus quarantine can be lonely and monotonous for women who normally use their local senior center as a hub for socializing…
Read MoreHow Technology Assists Grandparenting in the Age of Covid-19
In normal times, my children fly into my life in Miami like the wind, often resembling a soft and balmy breeze, though at times their visits can feel more like a hurricane. They bring precious cargo…
Read More3 Reasons to Rent Your Home on Airbnb in Retirement (No-One Thinks of #2!)
Airbnb’s shift to older demographics makes great business sense. After all, it’s no secret that Millennials are struggling to get onto the property ladder. If Airbnb wants to grow, it will need to convince new groups – from parents to grandparents to let strangers into their homes…
Read MoreClimbing the Walls in Quarantine? Climb Your Family Tree Instead
Many of us find ourselves staying home doing our part to flatten the coronavirus COVID-19 curve. Staying home means staying safe. Unfortunately, the side-effects of self-isolating at home can be boredom…
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