Lifestyle

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, occurring annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Known for its deep discounts and doorbuster deals, it’s a chance for shoppers to purchase everything from electronics and fashion to home essentials at significant markdowns.  Retailers, both online and in-store, roll out their best prices, […]

Sometimes retirement doesn’t turn out the way we imagined. We may not be ready emotionally or financially, or have enough activities to fill up a once busy calendar. We may miss the day-to-day social interactions of the workplace or find it hard to make…

Many older women would love to go back to school but are held back by the potential cost. Fortunately, it is still possible to find scholarships for women over 50. I hope that these resources help you to make all of your educational dreams…

You’re at a holiday party, surrounded by twinkling lights, laughter, and a spread of tempting treats. Your friend hands you a glass of bubbly, insisting, “It’s the holidays! Live a little!” But in the back of your mind, you’re conflicted because you’d promised…

Lonesome? Well, join the club. More than one in three adults over 45 is lonely, according to a survey by AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons. Are you one of them? As people retire and spouses, significant others…

As you retire and start a new phase of your life, the metric for a successful retirement appears to be happiness. This may be a good measure of the first few years of retirement when people need time to get used to freedom…

When I first retired, I had this fantasy about sleeping in. I pictured myself lounging until 10 a.m., with the sun already high in the sky, a steaming cup of coffee in hand. I’d be well-rested, with a full day ahead to read, exercise, and maybe conquer the world – or at least…

Do you know someone who is celebrating 25 years of marriage? Or perhaps you are the happy couple? Two and a half decades is definitely something to celebrate and commemorate. You’ve been through some ups and downs…

Maintaining an active social life is essential for overall health and well-being at any age, but it becomes increasingly important for women over 60. The benefits of socialization include fostering meaningful connections and relationships and promoting positivity…

Do you know someone who will be blowing out 90 candles on their birthday cake? Ok, it’s probably not a good idea to put 90 candles on a birthday cake, but you know what I mean. Celebrating 90 years of life is quite a big deal…