Lifestyle

Recently, I came down with a terrible bug that progressed quickly and mercilessly into bronchitis then asthma. I was rendered helpless for a few days, feeling too weak to venture far from my bed. Fortunately, I made a full recovery…

Life after 60 is often characterized by significant transitions. Journaling has been my go-to method for navigating transitions, as it provides me with the ideal space for reflection, problem-solving, and setting meaningful goals. As effective as journaling is for me and many others…

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…

You spent an entire weekend decluttering and organizing your garage. But less than a week later – bam! Clutter has already started creeping back in, leaving you frustrated and wondering if all that effort was wasted. Ugh! Is it time to think differently…

You’ve gone through the incredibly hard process of downsizing your house to a smaller place – maybe a much smaller place. You’ve moved, organized things, and figured out just where to put everything you took with you…

Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, I’m too old for that”? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. Society loves to put us in the “Age Box,” a confining space filled with outdated rules about what we can and can’t do after a certain age. But here’s the truth: It’s never too late to start…

As technology keeps getting cheaper and more powerful and more intimately connected to our lives (have you read about “Google Glass?”), there are more ways than ever before for women over 60 to use technology to live…

DIY home maintenance can be intimidating. Especially if you’re like me and don’t consider yourself a particularly “handy” person. But the truth is, some home maintenance tasks are actually pretty simple and with practice you can perform…

I am lucky enough to live with a loved one – nothing to be taken for granted as we age. Additionally, we still share a bed. Problem is, as you get older, comfort during your sleep time seems increasingly vital. As a result, sharing a bed can be both a blessing…

When was the last time you engaged in a life hack? For me, I didn’t even know what that term meant until a friend asked me about the concept a couple of years ago. The more I read about it the more intrigued I was. Much to my surprise, it turns out…