Our Perceptions About Aging Matter: Look for Roses, Not Weeds
My primary physician is retiring next month. On hearing the news, I promptly devolved into a state of shock, quickly followed by utter panic. Read More
7 Things Enlightened Employers Are Doing for Caregivers: On Which End Are You?
More than 42 million U.S. families, that is, 21 percent of households, experience daily limitations caring for a dependent adult. The economic value of these unpaid contributions is more than $500 billion, which is up from $375 billion in 2007. Read More
Could Your Red Dancing Shoes Be the Secret to Healthy Aging? You Bet!
Recently, I found myself humming David Bowie’s 1983 hit “Let’s Dance.” This anthem from my school days – and possibly yours as well – ends with the exhortation “Let’s dance, let’s dance, let’s dance, dance, dance.” Read More
Dancing, Saving and Losing Weight After 60
I hope that you are having a wonderful day! As I write to you, the snow is falling outside, but, I am tucked up, all cozy, with a cup of Earl Grey tea. This really is a wonderful season! Today, I have some great articles to share. First, we’ll talk about the benefits (both physical and mental) of dancing after 60. Then, I will give some advice for getting more from your savings. We also have an article that focuses on how to maintain a healthy weight at any age. And, this is just the beginning! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
What Does it Really Mean to be in the “Sandwich Generation”
Are we the generation which had it all?
The bra-burning brigade of the 1960s led us to believe we could have everything we wanted – a fabulous job, a happy family, a beautiful home, leisure time by the bucket-load because of all the labour-saving gadgets, good health, cars, holidays – you name it, it was ours for the taking. Read More
5 Nutrition Suggestions for Healthy Aging
I remember when Jane Fonda proudly announced that she had put on some weight, and that she was looking better. She said growing up, she was told it was a choice between her ‘ass or her face,’ but now she’s getting complements on both. Read More
More Than Just Sparkle: How a Simple Circle Can Represent Strength, Love and Gratitude
Jewelry is weighted with meaning. I dare say, if jewelry could talk, each piece would convey the story of how their home became your personal jewelry drawer. Read More
Simple Style at 71
Glenn Close, 71, is no stranger to red carpets or award shows seeing as how she’s a six-time Academy Award nominee in addition to winning three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards…and countless others over the course of her more than forty-year career as an actress. Read More
Is Age Relevant After 60?
A year ago, I turned 60. It was a big day for me. Over the past three decades, I planned events celebrating each birthday by challenging myself to accomplish something I had not done before. Read More
9 Herbs and Spices that Can Add Excitement to Your Life After 60
I recently came across a quote which stated that “aging can be fun if you lay back and enjoy it.” I thought about it for a while and concluded how wrong this thinking is. Read More