Vicarious Joy – What Is It?
You enter a flower mart to fashion a vibrant bouquet for your home. Flowers reliably lift your spirits, especially after a long winter. With abundant variety available in Spring, you choose Yellow River daffodils, Wedgewood-blue lilacs, Magic Opal irises…
Read MoreVoluntourism – Is It Right for You?
Over the past decade, there has been a sharp increase in the number of travelers who wish to contribute in some meaningful way as part of their travels. To meet this demand, there have sprung up innumerable “volunteering” organizations…
Read MoreWhy Are Older People Drinking More?
Alcohol use among senior citizens is on the rise. Although historically older adults were less likely to drink than younger adults, recent studies show that older adults are now drinking more frequently and in larger quantities than in the past…
Read MoreHow a Sedentary Lifestyle Impacts Incontinence as We Get Older
The older we become, the harder it is for us to maintain and gain muscle. While some might just view this as not having the biceps or abdominals they used to possess, many do not realize that muscles deep in our bodies are also affected…
Read More13 Fantastic Foods to Boost Your Brain Power (and Stay Healthy)
Staying vibrant after 60 challenges us to look at our lives with intent and explore ways to learn new skills, challenge our minds, and gain new experiences. Our brains get rewired in the process, and the foods we eat affect how well our brain and body functions…
Read MoreGuide to the Best Greek Islands for Over 60s
Is a Greek adventure on your bucket list? Did you know that Greece has over 6000 islands and islets? Of those 6000 islands, only 227 are inhabited. There’s definitely no lack of choice when it comes to choosing a Greek Island to visit…
Read MoreStrong Roots for a Strong You
I find myself drawn to big and mighty trees whose branches extend wide in all directions. I can sit for long periods of time, staring at their majesty and absorbing their beauty, strength and energy. It feels like communing directly with God…
Read MoreHow to Expand and Grow Your Social Circle
Everyone needs a supportive circle of friends, right? They bring new opportunities, emotional support (sometimes in the form of freshly baked brownies), and improve one’s everyday quality of life. Finding or growing your social circle can be a challenge…
Read More6 Reasons You Really Are Awesome in Your 60s
We are awesome! I have been thinking back through the events of my own life-time and checking out with others just what we 60-somethings have been through in our lives. I can honestly say that we are truly amazing!
Read More3 Steps to Finding Happiness After a Divorce in Your 60s
You’ve probably done something like this, too: Relying on external factors to make you happy after a decades-long marriage. This can sabotage your ability to move on and recover from divorce. Discovering happiness is not easy. But we will go nowhere…
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