Caregiver Stress Prevention Guide
Caregiving for a family or loved one can be an extremely stressful experience for the caregiver. This stress can have a devastating impact on the caregiver’s physical and mental health and can also generate a wide range of conflicted emotions. Often caregivers find themselves feeling hopeless, as if the situation that they are in is […]
Read MoreCelebrating Menopause and the Transition to New Life
For many Western women, the mention of the word menopause is associated with dread and fear – in a culture that relishes youth, it has come to be considered as part of the ageing process. Menopausal women have often been labelled “grumpy”…
Read MoreHow to Rock the Transition to Your Next Best Life in Retirement
Some things in life are easier not to think about, like death, taxes or facing a major transition such as retirement. Fortunately, my son, a financial advisor and business owner, had one of those “Mom, let’s sit down and talk about your finances” discussions…
Read MoreHealth Resources for Older Women
The golden years are often some of the best years of our life. They do, however, come with an increased risk of health issues. Many of these health problems affect women only for biological reasons. We look at 15 of the most common issues that affect older women and the health resources available to support […]
Read More6 Common Myths about Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
Memory loss and its effects on a family are often misunderstood. Bringing clarity to the issue is vital to empowering you and those you care about to age well. Here are 6 of the most common myths about memory loss and Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreHonoring Women’s History Month: Anaïs Nin
March is Women’s History Month, and there are so many women to honor who’ve carved an important place in history. This month, I choose to highlight someone whose writing has personally changed my life: writer Anaïs Nin…
Read More3 Steps to Take in Order to Realize There’s Nothing Wrong with You After All
Having been in a bad marriage for more than 30 years, I thought I was the biggest loser on the planet. I felt I was certainly not attractive and unappealing. I was overweight. I was not good at making money, but I was good at spending them…
Read MoreAn Ode to Women Over 60: Lean Into the Equality You Deserve
Women are amazing creations! We have been mythologized, idealized, idolized, lionized, patronized, held up as paragons of virtues, and painted as fallen angels. That’s why I love being a woman and adore feeling the feminine…
Read More3 Incredible Ways to Show Love for Yourself Every Day of the Year
Valentine’s Day is over, but if you’re a divorced woman over 50, you may still be struggling with ways to show love for yourself this month and beyond. But over my years as a divorce coach for women 50 and better, I’ve actually discovered…
Read MoreWhat Is the Upside of Downsizing?
We all hear about downsizing as we enter our “Golden Years,” and it’s like swear words, but should you consider it? This is an interesting question, right? So, let’s take a moment to explore all the nuances of “downsizing”…
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