Empowerment

Facing life’s hurdles can be a profound journey of self-discovery. When unexpected events arise, your reaction can shape your path – which is why it’s essential that you have effective coping strategies. Without them, you might find yourself stuck, unable to navigate…

Language profoundly influences how we view aging. The words we use don’t just describe our reality – they shape it. This is particularly true when it comes to how we think about personal development, aging, and our capacity for change. Research increasingly shows that…

How often do we see women between 40 and 50 portrayed as sexy, alluring, and self-confident in movies, television, or advertisements? On occasion we see some positive reflections. What about positive portrayals of women who are 60 and over?

Money makes the world go round. We’ve all heard this. But is it true? And what about love? Does love make the world go round? By themselves, neither money nor love defines who we are or our world. What truly makes the world go round, however, are stories about…

I was stuck in the Emergency Department – what we call A&E (Accident and Emergency) in the UK – with drops in my eyes on a late Friday afternoon. I had come because I had experienced ‘flashings’ in one eye. I had phoned two local opticians in the hope…

Did you know the way you perceive relationships with people and how you see your own sense of worth and value in the world has been greatly influenced by the media since the time you were born? If you are not consciously aware of where…

My marriage ended after many years – a shock to me, though my then-husband had envisioned it for decades. Navigating the emotional pain and necessary changes felt overwhelming. Yet, today, I can look back without the sting of hurt. Instead, healing…

The direction was clear. But I was unmistakably confused. I glanced quizzically at the director. He nodded at me, not so much picking up on my confusion but more to let me know it was time for me to ‘be more feeble’. This direction occurred…

Those of us who are 60 and over are part of the first generation born and raised in what is often referred to as the Golden Age of Consumerism. For several decades, we were the primary targets of messaging from the media and all forms of entertainment…

My friends gave me a T-shirt with “Page County Don’t Back Down” emblazoned across the chest after I stood up to five people threatening to shoot us. We had decided to go for a hike one beautiful Autumn Day and as we parked at the trailhead in the George…