Lifestyle

Cooking when we were young is a whole different animal then it is in our 60’s. Don’t you think? We did it because we more or less had to put food on the table. Kids were hungry, husband came home hungry. So really we would just throw…

As a new grandmother (for the second time), I have had the opportunity to think about some of the things that were missing in my “Baba Bag” or “Grandmother Survival Kit!” Of course, I was happy to receive helpful books…

The current coronavirus self-isolation won’t last forever. In several weeks, we will be able to open our doors and get outside. And that’s when we will be able to feel appreciation…

At 58 years of age, I confess that my career and business activities have been my major focus as I’ve worked alongside my husband to do my part to support the family, enjoy today…

Don’t you hate it when suddenly, mid-sentence, you’re not able to access a word from memory? It feels like the word is on the tip of your tongue, yet it’s just beyond reach. Noticing my friends and I experiencing this frustration more often lately…

As we age, home modifications can become essential for safety and comfort. However, the cost of renovations can be a major barrier. Fortunately, several home renovation grants for seniors in the USA can help cover these expenses. Do you need to install a wheelchair ramp?

Most of us have a special place we go to that always makes us feel safe and happy, no matter what is going on in our lives. Somehow it brings us calmness and clarity, helping us to think clearly, and feel at peace. For some it might be a place you go to be alone…

I can’t believe it, just as no one can believe it: the famous 50th high school reunion has cropped up on me. The sentiments have long been expressed: it went so fast. It seems like a cliché, the 50th…

I remember the first time I was asked to participate in an International Women’s Day event. It was 2015 and I was invited by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to a women-only program which included ringing the opening bell of the Exchange. I was very honored…

Gated communities have become more mainstream these days than they were years ago. Should you buy a home in a 55+ gated community? There are pluses and minuses, but for many women over 60 it may be a good option. There are different types of gated communities…