Why Some Women Are Choosing to Live Alone (and Loving It)
In today’s world, more women over 50 are living alone, by choice or by circumstance. Have you been through a divorce? Lost a partner? Watched your children move out and realized you finally have space to focus on yourself? For some of us, living alone is simply a personal…
Read More9 Best Travel Shoes for Older Women
Travel is a timeless passion that knows no age limit, and women over 60 are proving that adventure has no expiration date. As mature travelers embark on journeys filled with new experiences, cultures, and destinations, one essential element…
Read MoreThe Laundry Basket That Changed My Life
I haven’t shared this story very often, but today, it feels especially appropriate. That forgotten basket had been sitting in the corner of my basement storage closet for years. It was a plain white plastic laundry basket – the kind you might pick up at a big box store for $9.99…
Read MoreWhy Do Many Women Have a Different Retirement Experience Than Men?
I’m an African-American male, and I’m also one of nine siblings, all of us retired. In a recent conversation with my three sisters, each of whom is retired successfully, I was reminded of a truth that, as a guy, they (robustly) re-emphasized to me – women experience retirement…
Read MoreHow to Move Smart: A Positive Perspective on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis has no single known cause. It may be the result of aging or “taking certain medications and certain other conditions and syndromes which lead to bone loss as a side effect.” Yet Alison emphasizes “this is not an old people’s issue…
Read MoreFinding Order in Life’s Beautiful Chaos through Confucianism
Imagine a time when everything familiar in the world around you felt like it was crumbling. The year is 500 BCE, the place – ancient China. The old order is collapsing: kingdoms are at war; traditions are being questioned; families are being torn apart by political chaos…
Read MoreTips to Sell a House with Pets
We adore our pets, but not everyone feels the same. Some people are afraid of cats and dogs. Some folks are allergic. You just never know. If you’re looking to sell your home, you don’t want to lose a potential sale if a buyer walks in to a barking dog, mess on the floor or a litter box…
Read MoreClothing for Women Over 60 – Embrace Your Bohemian Side (Video)
I don’t know about you, but, I think clothing for women over 60 is so much fun. It doesn’t matter that most of the major fashion brands ignore us. I’m SO over high heels anyway! What matters is that, as women in our 60s, we can finally feel free to choose…
Read MoreTop 10 Small Museums and Attractions in Italy
There’s no shortage of world-class museums and galleries in Italy but a visit to a lesser-known, smaller attraction delivers a crowd-free and often equally enriching alternative. These hidden pint-sized gems don’t have the size and grandeur of the country’s big hitters but they’re a great way to step straight into the local culture and history […]
Read MoreA Different Approach to Finances After 60: How Best to Leave This World vs What to Get from This World
Five years ago, we had a group of friends, most of whom were high achievers, over for dinner. Amongst our guests was a client, who had returned to Canada after working as a director at a hospice in California. I thought to tie in our dinner discussion…
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