Lifestyle

How do we really know when it’s time to retire? What images do you have of the term “retirement?” There’s a lot riding on making that big leap into the next stage of our lives. Big life changes are scary things to think about…

As a woman over 60, you may long to be more socially confident. You want to feel more at ease in social situations. Your past experiences however, may bring back reminders of feeling awkward. You may not be comfortable even starting up a conversation…

In a world that seems to spin ever faster, the notion of slowing down can feel counterintuitive. We know the benefits of embracing a slower pace in our daily lives can enhance our mental health, improve our physical well-being, foster deeper relationships…

Sometimes cooking for one or two seems like a real bother. Many of us have been cooking for four or more people our whole lives. So to cook for just ourselves sometimes is, well, not fun. Take heart, and I am talking literally about our hearts…

Have you got a stack of yogurt containers, microwave meal bowls or a shelf full of empty jars? Most of us keep food containers as we hate to throw them out. We figure that eventually we’ll find a use for them. Maybe we think a use will miraculously present…

Being an aging single introvert, I find that I am now more confident in recognizing and stating my need to be alone. At the same time, when I’m in a social setting, I’m also more confident than I used to be – maybe because I have had the time to recharge…

Looking for 60th birthday gift ideas? Turning 60 is a milestone worth celebrating, and what better way to mark this momentous occasion than going on an unforgettable trip. From breathtaking natural wonders to vibrant cityscapes steeped…

Imagine a rosebud: delicate, tightly closed, full of promise. It’s beautiful in its own right, yet we know its true splendor is revealed only when it fully blooms. As women, our journey mirrors this transformation. While our youth holds its own charm…

Is age really just a number? Sometimes it feels like it and sometimes it seems uncompromisingly set in stone. Everyone would like to look and feel younger, but how do we do this? It is probably easier to point out the things that make us look…

What do women really want? That’s the question that many of us find ourselves asking as a friend approaches her 50th birthday. After all, 50 today is not what it was a generation or two ago. 50-year-old women today…