Until recently, I had sort of given up on my skin. I felt, well, I’m 60-plus, I have wrinkles and sun damage and nothing can make those go away. I did my usual: cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and didn’t give it much thought.
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If you’re the kind of person who hangs on to favorite clothing items from your youth – fringe from the 70s, utility jumpsuits from the 80s, boyfriend blazers from the 90s – you’re in luck. What’s old is new again…
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At this point in our lives, our shopping habits fit us like a well-tailored dress. We know the colors, fabrics and styles that make us feel like a million dollars. We know the brands we trust to make us look great. And, we have a sixth sense for when our wardrobe needs a little refresh…
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If you have ever taken a strong liking to a piece of clothing and wanted to wear it everywhere you possibly could, it was probably a pair of signature jeans! Jeans are the most versatile piece of clothing you will ever own, and when you find a pair that fit like a glove they make you feel sensational every second you’re in them. Read More

Loneliness is a funny thing; it can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Have you found that you’re not socializing as much at this point in your life? Maybe you’ve stepped away from your full-time job where people were only a fingertip away…
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Core and abs are two words that get thrown around more than reality show drama. They are, in fact, different. Here are three things to know: Read More

There are so many benefits of massage for everyone, and, particularly as we age, we need to think about giving our bodies and joints a bit more care than in our younger years. It’s not just about looking after our bodies. We also need to…
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Maintaining healthy joints is so important to getting the most from life after 60. Unfortunately, few people escape joint aches and pains, however gracefully they age. Over 100 different types of arthritis can cause symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement.  Read More

People everywhere are fascinated by sex. I am not the first to say so. We wonder what other people do and when and what it means to them. And some wonder how long it continues…
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You see it on the red carpet in Hollywood and at swanky restaurants. A man who is clearly in his 50’s or 60’s has a luscious 20-something woman clinging possessively to his arm. Think this spells dating doom to women over 50? Think again! Read More

Are you looking to start dating again? Dating after 50 can be just as exciting and fulfilling as it was in your 20s – minus all the drama. However, senior dating does come with its own unique challenges…
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The world of dating might have changed so much since your 20s, but it can be just as exciting and fulfilling. Whether you’re widowed, recently divorced, or still waiting for the right one…
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You’re going where? That’s usually the reaction you can expect when you say sub-Saharan Africa, or Uzbekistan, or East Timor. Because let’s face it, some people think there’s a cut-off age for adventure…
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As we approach 2020 and a brand-new decade, now is the perfect time to begin to plan for 2020 and beyond. More than ever, women 50+ are reimagining what it is to grow older and changing the way the world perceives aging…
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Do you look forward to taking a walk every day? If so, you may well be thinking about making your next vacation one that involves walking. The fact is that once you incorporate walking into your daily routine…
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In recent years, there’s been much debate about the concept of “fun learning.” Do students learn better when their lessons are infused with humor and fun? Or does the old “no pain, no gain” rule still apply?
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Among the most common fears retirees face is running out of money in their golden years. We can’t really predict the amount of money we would need to enjoy the rest of our lives…
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A reverse mortgage can prove to be tricky if we do not have a good grasp of what it is and how it works. It has been touted in advertisements…
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For most people, planning for retirement can be a daunting task. Some feel that financial advisers will talk down to them. Some are hesitant to open up about their retirement plans…
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When it comes to our finances, most people don’t want to face the facts and they avoid talking about money and what to do with it, but when it comes to retirement, not only do many people avoid talking about it…
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Few trends have captured the imagination of soon-to-be retirees with as much force as downsizing. In fact, if you read most retirement blogs or books, downsizing feels like it is almost a prerequisite to moving into the next phase of your life. The truth, as I have found by managing a community of 500,000 recent retirees, is more complicated.  Read More

People who go everywhere by car may have many complaints – traffic, the price of petrol (gas), or finding a parking space. But at least they can expect to travel in comfort…
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Valentine’s Day is one of the few holidays that reaches all of us, regardless of our age, religion, gender, or relationship status. It’s splashed everywhere with images of romantic love, date nights, flowers…
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Finally, you have reached the age when you are beginning to think about downsizing. Perhaps you have familiarized yourself with all the practical and even emotional difficulties involved and have decided you are not quite ready to take the plunge.

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I would guess that most people who know me see me as a cheerful older woman, with a good life and little to complain about. All this is true. Yet, at the same time, I can feel myself turning into a Grumpy Old Woman. Read More

Long ago and far away – back when I was still an academic – I once took a long drive home from a conference with a colleague. Read More

Sometime this spring, I will be looking at houses along the Pacific Coast, an area I fell in love with in the 1990s. This is the culmination of a long-held dream. But it’s far more than that…
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Have you ever heard the expression “You are as old as you look”? Considering the sales of face creams and the like, many of us seek to look younger than we are…
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