Art and Architecture Trips for Women Over 50
For us women over 50, travel often takes on new meaning – a way to celebrate life’s experiences, indulge personal interests, and embrace the joys of discovery. Art and architecture-focused trips offer a perfect blend of cultural enrichment and visual delight…
Read MoreWhat Makes Adult Children Pick the Road of Estrangement?
Estrangement, the widespread and stigmatized condition describing cutting off one family member from one or more family members, is becoming increasingly common. Estrangement can mean cutting ties completely…
Read MorePlay Like Nobody’s Watching: 9 Unexpected Hobbies to Try
A new year is the perfect time to get up, get moving, and embrace your best self. Keeping your body and mind active is essential to staying healthy and vibrant as you age. Hobbies are a powerful way to bring joy, spark creativity, and even meet new people…
Read MoreMusic Can Do More Than Entertain – It Can Help Those with Dementia
Did you know music can be a powerful tool to support individuals with dementia? Two new studies have shown that music, used correctly, can help keep dementia at bay. This is encouraging news for both family caregivers and senior living communities looking for ways to enhance care…
Read More5 Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Your Grandchildren – Part II
When I was growing up, I played a game with family friends’ kids called “Sign of the Little People.” We’d rearrange items in a room or place an unusual food item on the table, then erupt into laughter as we chanted, “Sign of the Little People!” Silly? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely…
Read MoreIn Defense of Binge-Watching
My son died unexpectedly in December of 2018. After the flurry of activity and visitors surrounding his funeral service, I found myself alone in the house we had so joyfully shared. I was still in the throes of trauma, not capable of deciding or doing much. It was the dead of…
Read MoreHelping Adult Children Financially – Protect Your Own Financial Health
Many of us have heard the instruction to “Put on your own oxygen mask first before attempting to help others around you” on an airline flight. The same idea makes sense when it comes to helping adult children financially. As noted in a previous article, the Baby…
Read MoreLetting Go and the Art of Parenting Adult Children
While I am hoping to be a grandma one day soon, holding baby Ezra made me think about the stages of being a parent. I realized that parenting adult children is actually another stage. So I did what any modern parent does, I googled it. Where’s the Advice for Parents of Adult Children?
Read MoreWhere and When Do You Feel Unsteady on Steps and Stairs? (VIDEO)
Do you have trouble with steps or kerbs? Do you sometimes feel unsteady coming down the stairs? Would you like to feel stronger, steadier or more confident on any steps or stairs (even when you’re out and about)? If you’ve answered yes to one or more…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Your Exercise Routine (Even During the Holidays) + VIDEO
Almost everyone struggles with staying active during the holidays. There’s so much disruption, whether you have family staying, are going away or are just out of your normal routine. It can be a very special time, seeing family (especially grandchildren…
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