How to Boost Your Memory with Simple Lifestyle Changes
I think I can speak for most of us boomers when I say that one of the more frustrating things about getting older is experiencing what we affectionately call “senior moments.” Read More
4 Lessons I Learned in Later Life About Dealing with Unexpected Family Drama and Tragedy
It seems a lot like a movie now, but I didn’t choose to see or play a role in this one. I was dragged in as a lead actress in this long-running family drama and was forced to make the best of it…
Read MoreFeeling Sorry for Yourself? 8 Gentle Ways to Melt That Horrible Feeling Away
It was the Fourth of July. I had recently moved to the U.S., after 25 years of living abroad, and knew not one soul in the city. From the window of my high-rise flat, I could see the city was jubilant…
Read MoreRelaxing Yoga for Seniors Practice: Focus on Lower Back (Part 3/8): FULL 37-Min Class
For many of us older women with a fondness for 1940s music, this Andrews Sisters/ Bing Crosby refrain from South America, Take It Away says it all. Our spines simply aren’t what they used to be!
Read More6 Ways to Keep Yourself Occupied During Lonely Moments in Your 60s
Much has been written about loneliness in recent months – and not just about the elderly who find themselves alone in later life. Read More
4 Profound Life Lessons Learned from a 102-Year-Old Woman
Occasionally, an online magazine geared to healthy living for older adults pops into my mailbox. I believe it originally came to me as a courtesy after participating in the Delaware Senior Games…
Read MoreThe Surprising Benefits of Having an Organized Purse or Handbag… and How to Do it!
It’s called a purse if you’re American and a handbag if you’re English, like me. But whatever name you call it, most women carry one, and it usually contains far more items than they ever need. Read More
Happy 78th Birthday Bob Dylan – Your Life Speaks for Itself!
Bob Dylan. Many people think he is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century. Dylan is still well known today for songs that demonstrate a rebellious voice that played such a huge part of our teenage years. Read More
3 Reasons to Go on a Singles Cruise, Even if You Aren’t Looking for Love
Singles cruises have a somewhat mixed reputation. While some people thrive on the energy and excitement of meeting new people, others complain about the alcohol-soaked passengers, loud music and poor entertainment that plague some ships. Read More
Transitions 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