6 Croatian Comfort Foods to Fuel Your Next Trip (Or Eat at Home)
My mother was ahead of her time when it came to nutrition. She introduced salads early. Iceberg lettuce and tomato wedges, topped with orange Catalina dressing. For lunch, my mother mixed 2% cottage cheese with fruit cocktail or canned peaches…
Read MoreThe Luxury of Longevity: How a Home Sauna Supports Aging Gracefully
Ever traveled to a destination spa resort? It’s a wonderful way to pamper yourself in a serene environment. You laze through days cocooned in a plush robe, gliding between treatment rooms for indulgent facials and massages. Between services, you soak in pools…
Read More8 Mosaic Ideas to Try at Home
Mosaic art is an enchanting age-old technique that continues to captivate artists and crafters alike. The Romans and Greeks used mosaics to decorate their floors, walls, pools and gardens. In more recent times, the Spanish artist Gaudi used the technique…
Read More10 Unattractive Dating Traits You Need to Avoid
During my 25+ years helping singles, divorcees and widows with dating, I’ve identified several traits that your date will definitely find unattractive. Are you aware of these potential characteristics you may be presenting? For most people, the answer is no…
Read MoreHow Emotional Intimacy Adds Meaning to Your Relationships After 60
What is the key to a meaningful relationship? Not just the one you have with your husband, lover, or partner, but any relationship. As we get older, our life journey becomes shorter and time becomes more precious. The answer…
Read More5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Strength Training After 55
As summertime is winding down and coming to a close, and after a few months of relaxed routines (and maybe too many ice creams at the beach or cocktails on the deck), many people lean into developing a routine and getting…
Read MoreHow to Cope with a Loss of Appetite After 60
According to statistics, up to 30 percent of us will experience changes in appetite as we age. This is a complaint my mom started having in her mid-60s. Foods she loved to eat as a teen or young adult just didn’t whet her appetite anymore…
Read MoreCrafts for Seniors: 10 Fun and Easy Ideas to Explore
Crafting holds a special place in our hearts, bringing immense joy and fulfillment to people of all ages. But for seniors, it takes on an even deeper significance. It becomes an outlet for creativity, a source of mental stimulation…
Read MoreWhy I Weight Train as an Older Woman: My Journey to Strength in My 50s and Beyond
If someone had told me in my 30s or 40s that I’d one day become a certified Les Mills BODYPUMP instructor, confidently lifting weights in front of a class, I might have laughed. Not because I didn’t think I could do it but because I didn’t see women like me doing that…
Read More12 Best Longer Hairstyles for Older Women
Have you been told that you should cut your hair and wear it short now that you are over 60? It used to be that women automatically cut their long locks when they hit a certain age to look socially acceptable. Thankfully, times are changing…
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