Lifestyle

But what are the best ways to sort through all of the new trends to find the housing option that best suits your lifestyle? Since we all can’t caravan, here are five senior living alternatives to suit any unique style!

My colleague, Michael Rizzotto, the manager of a Brooklyn, New York, funeral home, recently shared a story about a family he served. During the arrangement conference, he asked, as he always does, about the deceased’s interests and hobbies. The funeral home aims…

Picture this: you’re driving through a neighborhood you love, and there it is – the house. You’re in your 60s, so this is your final move. Perfect backyard. Beautiful landscaping. Maybe even an extended screened-in area or a pool. In the yard is a big “For Sale” sign…

If you knew Gayle and Marc, you would think that it was entirely Marc’s idea for them to move into a cottage home. For years, Marc led a fairly frugal life. He carried the same briefcase to work. He had the same lunch with leftovers from the previous night…

Clutter is a thief of time and joy. You’ve been meaning to declutter for years. You’ve been promising yourself, “I’ll get to it… when things slow down.” But here’s what I see over and over again: Women wasting precious years cleaning, sorting, organizing, postponing the life they actually…

There are people who thrive on takeout and then there are gourmands. If you have a passion for trying out new cuisines, dabbling in the kitchen, and producing works of culinary art, you have the option of using your hobby to your advantage…

I’m learning each day to look forward to what is coming as I stand where I am today. Being present in my life right here and now has created an appreciation for all that I have and an eagerness for what is yet to come. Every change I make…

For many women over 50, life feels like it’s opening up again. The kids are grown, retirement is on the horizon (or already here), and you finally have time to think about you. But what if this stage of life could offer not just freedom of time, but also financial freedom…

We all love having choices. Cow’s milk or oat? Streaming or cable? Stay in or go out? We want to be the deciders. Masters of our destiny. Queens of our calendars. But what I didn’t know I didn’t know was that sometimes – sometimes – having fewer choices can actually bring…

Change isn’t always easy – but it’s constant. After 60, it can feel like life is shifting beneath our feet: retirement, downsizing, health changes, loss, becoming a caregiver – or rediscovering who we are when no one needs us in quite the same way. These transitions aren’t just logistical…