Dealing with the Death of a Spouse – Should We Mourn Forever?
I write often about grieving and the feelings one can experience when they are in the throes of it. Many in the beginning feel that the pain is now so much a part of them that to give it up would somehow be a betrayal to the lost spouse…
Read MoreHow a Book About Your Brain Can Change Your Life
May is mental health awareness month, which brings us to talk about stigma, percentages of untreated mental illness, and interventions to help. With one in five people in the United States alone having an untreated mental illness, a lot of people are hurting…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Loneliness and Rejection in Later Life: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Strength and Confidence
It starts as just another typical morning. After completing your regular daily chores, you sit down to enjoy your customary cup of coffee alongside your husband of 45 years. Suddenly, out of nowhere, he drops a bombshell. He turns to you and announces…
Read MoreDo You Have 8 Minutes? Finding the Time for Friends
I recently heard an interesting interview with Simon Sinek, author and motivational speaker, in which he talked about a study that found eight minutes with a caring friend is all it takes to significantly decrease anxiety and depression and improve mood…
Read More6 Ways to Build Better Community and Heighten Your Golden Years’ Glory
Finding and establishing a key role in a network of dependable people is the cornerstone of a successful second half. In addition to cultivating social connections, provision and a sense of purpose and belonging, living in community with others is good…
Read MoreLive Each Day Like It Is Your First
At age 21, Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, with doctors giving her a 35% chance of surviving. As a writer, and having survived her odds, she then went on to write her inspiring memoir, Between Two Kingdoms. Suleika is also…
Read MoreYour Health Matters Too: How to Stop Putting Yourself Last with Your Health
There are a lot of amazing positives to being an older woman, over 50 or better! We have earned the right to call ourselves wise. With the kids older, or moved away, we have time to focus on ourselves more. By age or design, we stop caring so much…
Read MoreCreate a Peaceful Transition from Work to Personal Time
In today’s fast-paced world, where the line between work and personal life often blurs, the art of transitioning between the two has never been more crucial. With the demands of life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of carving out a peaceful transition…
Read More6 Ways to Advocate for Seniors and Provide Support During a Hospital Stay
A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary and painful. When an older adult is seriously ill, or after a medical emergency, they need extra support during their hospital stay…
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Listen to Our Intuition as We Get Older and Wiser
What now seems like a lifetime ago, I was a volunteer for a homeless shelter located in a questionable area in downtown Portland, Oregon. Recognizing the possibility that I could get robbed, it was my naïve habit to put my purse in the trunk…
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