How Literature Can Help You Prepare for Your Next Holiday
We’re all feeling a little hemmed in right now; not sure where to turn or how we can plan for the future. For some of us, these may be the retirement years in which we planned to travel extensively; while for those of us who…
Read More8 Ways to Be In-The-Know and In-Control During Difficult Situations in Your 60s
We are women who want to lead happy and productive lives. That includes being positive, strong and powerful. We all know knowledge is power. Yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming to keep up in today’s fast-moving world. Read More
5 Ways to Dramatically Reduce Stress and Find Balance in Life After 60
I’ve spent a lifetime aging. And, if you are part of the boomer generation, you know what I mean.
Sometimes the decades go by and you wake up and you’re 64! How did that happen? Where did the time go? Read More
Taking a Walk Down Memory Lane with an Alzheimer’s Patient
Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be an emotional and exhausting process.
A typical day is consumed by activities of daily living, medical care, and the everyday struggles associated with memory loss. When lost in the haze of our daily routine, it can be all too easy to miss out on opportunities to spend quality time with each other. Read More
Coping with the Frustrations of Technology
Do you experience enormous aggravation when things don’t work properly – and, more disturbingly, break down? I don’t mean important things like your medication or even local transport. No, I mean the computers and numerous…
Read MoreSeniors Guide to the Top 10 U.S. National Parks
One thing we love about getting older is that we have more free time. Free time to do more of the things we love. Do you love traveling and exploring? We sure do! Trips to beautiful tropical destinations are definitely popular…
Read MoreHow My Relationships Have Changed During the Pandemic
I woke up that fateful day in March to a panicked group of parents and co-workers. I work with kids on the autism spectrum and at 4 o’clock that morning, our county schools suddenly made the decision to close for two weeks…
Read MoreWhy Sharing More About YOU on Facebook Can Be a Good Thing
In a world where we regularly hear about ‘data breaches’ and identity theft it’s no wonder you may hesitate to share too much on Facebook. It’s scary to think people can learn so much about us. Read More
Why Are Mature Women Living with Their Partners Rather Than Marrying?
According to a recent Pew Research Center report, the number of people age 50 and older who live together with their unmarried partner shot up by 75% between 2007 and 2016. That’s 4 million mature adults who live together compared to 2.3 million a decade ago. Read More
A Boomer’s Guide to Taking the Perfect Selfie – Millennials Should Not Have All the Fun!
Do you hate your selfies? I guess the answer to that question is: if you’re a millennial, you love your selfies. If you are over a certain age, yes, you hate them. It doesn’t have to be this way! Read More