A Modest Life: Jimmy Carter Proves That He Really is Just a Good ‘Ol Southern Boy
Fulfilling the role of President of the United States of America is no small feat.
And while being elected into such a prestigious position requires an immense amount of dedication, commitment, and hard work, it also has its perks (jet setting on Air Force One, personal chefs, a team of Secret Service agents – just to name a few). Read More
How to Rejuvenate Your Spirit After 60 with the Healing Power of Nature
We experience stress and frustration every day, but if it overwhelms us, we end up debilitated. Stress takes a toll on our psyche and bodies, especially as we approach our later years. Read More
Which of These 6 Fitness Trends Is Right for You?
Finding motivation to exercise every single day can be an exercise in itself. Scheduling the time, changing into workout clothes, getting to the gym, showering… The thought alone can make you break a sweat. Read More
Oasis at Scholar’s Landing Assisted Living Facility | Atlanta Georgia
Oasis at Scholar’s Landing is an assisted living facility, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The facility is located in a nice part of the city, just a 4-minute walk from the Clark Atlanta University and Panther Stadium. They offer activities ranging from book clubs to Tai Chi.
The facility is housed in a 3-story building with 60 private apartments. These apartments have their own kitchens and bathrooms. Read More
Summerset Assisted Living Community | Atlanta Georgia
Summerset is an assisted living community, based in Atlanta Georgia. The facility is located a short 8 minute drive from the Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park. It is 5 minutes by car to the Atlanta Medical Center.
The facility is proud of the environment that they have created and says that the building offers plenty of natural light, in addition to the many more practical amenities that they offer. Read More
Surprising Retirement Advice from 20 Amazing Older Women
I just love hearing your retirement advice. There seems to be a consensus among the women in our community that retirement isn’t what it used to be. Retirement isn’t just about leaving our jobs – it is about following our passions. It isn’t necessarily about “aging gracefully” – it’s about picking our own “-ly” word. Read More
This 80-Year-Old Dancer Has Got Talent!
Ok, I hate to admit it, but, I have a soft spot for shows like The X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. There’s something so uplifting about watching people pursue their passions. I’m always especially pleased when someone joins the show who shatters aging stereotypes. If there’s one thing that baby boomers, and our parents, need – it’s positive role models that show us that age is just a number. Read More
6 Summer Workouts for Older Women that You May Actually Enjoy
Many older women may be feeling a bit stiff and restless after sitting inside during a cold winter and rainy spring. I know I am! Read More
You are Not Alone! 6 Tips for Dealing with Loneliness After 60
There is a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Every woman over 60 understands this. Being alone is something we have all experienced in our lives at one time or another, sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstances beyond our control. Many women live alone by choice, enjoying their own company and finding lots of things to keep them genuinely happy and busy. Or, even if women live with a family or a partner, there are times when they look forward to time spent alone indulging in their own passions and interests…
Read MoreWhy Retirement Feels Different Than You Expected – Even When Everything Went According to Plan
Linda retired on a Friday with the kind of farewell most people hope for. There was a luncheon in the office conference room, speeches from coworkers who had become lifelong friends, a scrapbook filled with photographs spanning nearly three decades, and a cake decorated with the words Enjoy Your Next Chapter…
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