Florida – Navigating Paradise
For many years, people have dreamed of retiring to Florida and enjoying their “golden years” in the sunshine. With miles of sandy beaches, warm weather, and beautiful waterways, it’s easy to see the appeal. Florida also has no state income tax, which can help Social Security and retirement income go further…
Read MoreThe Art of the Encore: How to Rebrand Yourself in Your Later Chapters
We don’t stop growing when we get older; our growth simply becomes more intentional. Yet, society often pushes the narrative that our later years are for winding down, rather than reinventing. In reality, the experience and perspective…
Read MoreWhy Setting Financial Boundaries Feels So Hard (Especially with Family)
For many women, saying “no” to a financial request doesn’t feel like making a money decision. It feels like making a relationship decision. That’s part of what makes financial boundaries so difficult, especially with family. It’s rarely just about the money. It’s about love, loyalty, guilt, and the quiet fear…
Read MoreThe Friendships We Notice and Those We Don’t
A table of women laughing before the senior center program. A group photo from the church retreat. Smiling faces in the park district newsletter after Bunco night. It’s easy to look at moments like these and conclude that everyone else has found the friendships you’ve been searching for. Those moments are real. But they’re only one expression of friendship…
Read MoreA Simple Guide to Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is replacing a worn, damaged or diseased knee with an artificial joint. The hope is that the knee replacement surgery will relieve pain and improve the function of a damaged knee. There are two types of knee replacement surgery…
Read MoreWhat Walking really does for us: The Magic of Long Distance Hiking
I didn’t start hiking long distances until I was well into my 60s. During my life, I had backpacked and hiked for several days at a time. Aside from a 3-week trek to Mount Everest in my 20-ties, I never spent weeks on the trail. During a tough time in my marriage in my late 50-ties, I sought the high mountains of the Himalayas to get away from the confusion at home…
Read MorePoem: The Peace Parade
Inside your head’s a bustling town Where up is up—and down is down. A worrier waves a frantic flag, A dreamer totes a hopeful bag. A judge bangs loudly on a drum. A timid soul says, “Don’t be dumb.” A warrior growls, “Stand up and fight!” A saint insists, “Be kind. Be right.”
Read MoreWhat We Lose When Our Places Disappear – and How We Carry Them Forward
There is a particular kind of grief that doesn’t have a funeral. No one sends flowers when your favorite restaurant closes after 50 years. There is no ceremony when the beach bar where you spent a hundred perfect afternoons nails a sign on the door and goes quiet forever. My wife and I created so many memories…
Read More10 Ways to Restore Skin Hydration After 60
Have you ever caught your reflection and thought,”When did my skin become so dry?” If so, you’re not imagining it – and you’re certainly not alone. As women enter their 60s and move beyond this decade, their skin naturally changes. Years of hormonal shifts, sun exposure, and the normal aging process mean our skin…
Read MoreWhen the Food Arrives and 6 Other Moments That Make Us Smile
A couple of weeks ago, I was out to dinner with friends when I noticed something fascinating. Every time a server emerged from the kitchen carrying plates of food, heads turned throughout the restaurant. Not all the heads. Just the hungry ones. People would glance up hopefully, trying not to look too eager…
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