Divorce After 50 Can Be Heartbreaking and Liberating
Divorce after 50 is especially tough on women. For years, divorce was stigmatized and many women were left to feel ashamed by their situation. They felt like it was their fault and that they didn’t deserve a chance to start over. Read More
Are You Ready to Try House Sitting? Here’s How to Find Out
House sitting has been around for years. Maybe you assisted your family and friends by feeding their pets, looking after their homes and collecting their mail whilst they were away.
So why is “house sitting” the new buzz word when we have been doing it for years? Read More
Introducing Death Café: How Talking Can Help You Overcome Your Fear of Dying
Ok, I have a confession to make. As much as I know that it is counterproductive, I often find myself thinking about death. Read More
Why Sleep is Important for Your Happiness as an Older Adult
Do you want to be happier? It’s so easy, you can do it with your eyes closed. Literally. Good sleep is essential to positivity. This is especially true for those of us in our 50s and 60s, who have a tendency to suffer from more sleep problems than we did when we were younger. Read More
A “White Shirt” is the Key to Fashion for Women Over 60 (Video)
With regards to fashion for women over 60, few people are as influential as Lyn Slater, the Accidental Icon. Beyond being a fabulous dresser, Lyn is also an entertaining writer. Read More
What’s the Point of Getting Older?
When we are younger, our birthdays are milestones for largely superficial reasons. Maybe we look forward to turning 21 so that we can, officially, go out drinking with our friends. Perhaps we fear turning 30… or 40… or 50 because of the new wrinkles that each decade brings. Read More
6 Exotic Low Cost Travel Destinations for Women Over 60
As we travel, we are always on the look out for countries that are low cost, interesting and safe. Sometimes our home currency works against us and other times it works for us. Either way, we are looking for more bangs for the buck. Right? Read More
Elder Orphans: Tough Questions Answered
Most of us worry who will care for us, how to pay for living and medical expenses, how to manage chronic illnesses and how to remain connected and avoid isolation. In a recent post, I promised to ask Dr. Maria Carney, the elder orphans research lead, issues that bother readers most about aging alone…
Read More4 Myths About River Cruises that Stop People from Setting Sail
When you think about the word “cruise,” what images pop into your mind? Read More
The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors: Yoga for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis poses a seeming contradiction for senior citizens trying to maintain bone health.
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