Why Boomers May Need a BFF
Recently, I was listening to the radio in the car, and one of my favorite songs from my college days, Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” was playing…
Read MoreTapping into the Gig Economy and Working as an Independent Contractor in Your 60s
The gig economy? What is that? It is simply a technical word for the economy that absorbs a number of part-time and flexi-time workers into employment on a contractual basis, via the Internet. Read More
The Impact and Power of Random Acts of Kindness
Students at Carmel High School in Indiana recently carried out a day of “random acts of kindness.” One class wrote and posted more than 5,000 uplifting and positive messages on student lockers…
Read MoreHow a Pot of Soup Can Be a Cure for Loneliness After 60
I listened to a program about loneliness and was struck by how much of it there is in society today. We’ve become isolated by the very technology that was designed to connect us…
Read MoreAre These the Best Gift Ideas for Women Over 60? You Bet!
I don’t know about you, but, I find it really hard to buy gifts for the other women over 60 in my life. After all, so many of us are trying to reduce the clutter in our lives. What do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need any more “stuff?” Well, I’ve done some digging and, today, I would love to share what I found! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Will Driverless Cars Become a Hit with Older Adults? New Pilot Project in The Villages Says “Yes!”
There is a stereotype that older adults are unwilling to try new technologies or, worse, that we fear technical innovation. While this is clearly ridiculous, in my experience, it is true that we tend to wait for a technology to become useful before we jump on board. Read More
11 Life Hacks for When You Find Yourself Temporarily Disabled
Has an injury or illness side-lined your mobility? Whether it’s a broken foot or a severe arthritis flare-up, when it is difficult to get out and about, life can grind to a halt…
Read MoreHow Well Do Your Grandkids Know You? Surprising New Study Makes Us Question Our Role!
For better or for worse, I started telling my grandkids about my life before they could talk – or even understand what I was saying! I can’t help it! I’m just a talker. I always have been and I always will be. Read More
Eyes Struggling with Small Fonts? How to Adjust Display Settings On Your Computer
Do you find yourself avoiding using technology because either your vision isn’t perfect or your eyes are fatigued at the end of the day? Do you think you’d be more likely to benefit from apps like FaceTime, Skype and text messages if you could see their buttons in a larger and/or clearer display? Read More
Finding a Job After 60: How to Write a Cover Letter that Helps You Stand Out
Thought that you were done writing when you finished your resume? Unfortunately, you have to think again about that one. Read More