Stop Being So Serious! Let Music and Dance Lead You to Awesome Aging!
Dancing is an upper for me. If I am driving and oldies are playing, my fingers are tapping on the steering wheel. I am in sync with my bebopping shoulders. At a concert, don’t expect me to be sitting down if some great rocking tunes fill the air. Read More
Assessing Your Wellness as a Caregiver (Video)
A recent study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management showed that health systems are increasingly depending on family caregivers to deliver complex care. Social isolation has added stress to those caregivers. The Journal made…
Read MoreCoping with Major Life Transitions Takes Imagination and Guts
The aftermath of a parent’s death – especially when it’s your second parent – provokes a range of feelings: confusion, loneliness, anger, regret… and, of course, sadness. Sooner or later, however, you’ll find yourself back…
Read More10 Caregiver Tips to Use if You Are Feeling a Little Overwhelmed
I signed up for my caregiving journey quickly. My strong, healthy, WWII-hero Dad had to be taken off an airplane in a wheelchair. He had gotten so sick during the flight the attendants were concerned for his well-being. Read More
Writing a Letter to Your Deceased Spouse – How and Why Would You Do It?
The Covid pandemic and required quarantine have been tough on all of us, there is no question. But I dare say they has been particularly hard on those of us who have been widowed – whether recently or not – and are spending…
Read MoreStretching Your Limits After 60: Challenge Yourself for Growth and Happiness
As we age, it’s easy to sit back and leave it to others to make the world around us an interesting place to live. In reality, though, inspiring ourselves and creating our own stimulation can mean the difference between a humdrum existence and a lovely life. Read More
Let Your Taste Buds Inspire You to Savor the Extra Time with These 3 Alpine Recipes
Though travel is invigorating and inspiring, sometimes we can’t travel as much as we’d like. No fear, we can still enjoy the flavors of other cultures from home through baking. For me baking is invigorating as it involves more than…
Read MoreWhat Are the Silver Linings for Retirees During Covid Times?
So much for the world of travel. So much for the extra income from the Gig economy. So much for visiting our grandkids. So much for the “retirement plan…”
Read MoreExpress Your Unique Self! Fashion Accessories for Magnificent Mature Women
As more candles are added to your birthday cake each year, you may start to accumulate more and more retired trinkets in your treasure chest. Women maturing into older age tend to shy away from the style they have built over the years and see trends as something they can no longer keep up with. Read More
Fashion After 50: Sparkle and Save by Reusing the Same Items in Creative Ways (Video)
Great style has nothing to do with age. It’s possible to enjoy style and fashion no matter how old you are. Sometimes, though, women who reach a “certain age” think that there’s little point in dressing up anymore. We might think, “Who would stop and bother to notice an older woman’s ensemble?” Read More