Dating After 60: Real World Dating Advice for Older Women
Dating coaches take a more positive stance on dating after 60. They explain that a change in mindset is essential for women over 60 who want to find romance. So what’s a midlife woman who was raised in a world where men were “supposed” to make…
Read MoreDon’t Know What to Say to a New Caregiver? Here Are 5 Supportive Things to Say
Have you noticed that sometimes people don’t speak to disabled or ill persons because they don’t really know what to say? The same is true about caregivers. If friends don’t know exactly what to say to us, sometimes they say nothing at all…
Read MoreYou Are the Irreplaceable Original
At 67, Clare realized that she’d been asking herself the wrong question her entire life. Fall was settling into Oregon, the morning light filtering through Douglas firs where the first leaves were beginning to turn. The season here held a quiet grace, so different from the dramatic autumn…
Read MoreSmall Clothes – Big Problems? 10 Ideas for Petite Clothing for Women Over 60
One of my favorite mantras is, “Life Is Challenging but You Have to Get Dressed.” When you factor in vertical challenges, that makes it even more difficult. While you may not be able to change the cards you were dealt, the right clothing and…
Read More20 Best Perfumes for Older Women
Do you remember hearing the term “old lady perfume”? Most likely, when hearing that, a memory stirs and you can actually sense a familiar scent of your late grandma or aunt from years ago. It seems that older women all smelled the same decades…
Read More10 Autumn Gift Basket Ideas
Autumn is a season full of warmth, color, and coziness. It is also the perfect time to surprise someone with a thoughtful gift basket. A well put together basket can bring comfort, joy, and a touch of seasonal charm to friends, family, or even yourself. For women over 60, creating or receiving an autumn gift […]
Read MoreSimple Lifestyle Shifts That Can Boost Brain Health
As caregivers, we often search for ways to help our loved ones preserve their independence and sense of self – especially when signs of cognitive decline begin to show. A groundbreaking new study gives us practical hope. The U.S. POINTER trial, one of the largest and most…
Read MoreWant to Write Your Legacy Story? Here Are 3 Easy Steps to Get Started Today
Does crafting your legacy story sound daunting? It doesn’t have to be. I’ll share a few ideas for starting small! Whatever you create will be a gift to your family, your friends and, most importantly, to you…
Read MoreTravelling with a Pet? These 8 Things May Save Your Sanity!
My husband and I have always had pets. In the past, we have boarded our pets when we traveled. In recent years, we have found that we prefer to take our pets with us. This means that in addition to planning for ourselves, we must also plan for them…
Read MoreHave I Become a Cry Baby in My Senior Years?
I NEVER cry. Honestly. I was one of those people who just did not shed tears. I felt sad many, many times over my 70+ years. I might get a lump in my throat during a sad movie or stressful time but no eye leakage. Some tears dropped when I initially…
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