Health and wellness should be top of mind for every woman as you age. The habits you practice when you’re younger will directly affect you as you grow older, which is why you should start practicing healthy aging habits and a self-care routine sooner rather than later. The second half of your life can hold some of your most rewarding experiences and you want to be in your … [Read more...]
A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance: Interview and Dating Tips
What’s it like looking for love when you’re over 50? For those who are single and entering the dating arena, the idea may seem scary. But, not necessarily. Joanna Charnas, a full-time social worker, and author chronicles some of her dating encounters in her book A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance. Watch my video interview with Joanna Click on the player … [Read more...]
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Hero for Human Rights
I had been escaping from the Internet for most of the day when I checked my Twitter feed. It couldn’t be true! Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was gone! And yet, it was amazing she made it so long. She died of pancreatic cancer. I know how brutal that disease is because my boyfriend died from it at the beginning of the year. Justice Ginsburg battled 4 different cancers during … [Read more...]
The Social Dilemma: Is Social Media Manipulating How You Think?
I’m writing this post because I’m concerned about the world. It’s become a dark place in some respects. I want to talk specifically about social media and the way it can manipulate the way we think. As a blogger, I love social media for many reasons. It helps me promote my business, makes me money, and most importantly, connects me with friends both old and new. The concept … [Read more...]
16 Tips for Seniors to Avoid Respiratory Disease
Whether it's flu season, a pandemic, or bad air, one thing we want to avoid is respiratory disease, especially as seniors. Bad air or the beginning of a cold can cause you to have an itchy throat or a little cough. If you don't take care of it, it may develop into something worse, like bronchitis, or pneumonia. It can become more serious if we live in a polluted … [Read more...]