Surprisingly, this post has become very popular, meaning Baby Boomers are still horny. LOL! The topic is senior sex which is something we don’t often talk about out loud because it would embarrass our kids. If that makes you uncomfortable click on another post. Making love is part of life and just because we are older, doesn't mean we have to be dead in the bedroom, right? I … [Read more...]
Visit Catalina Island: 26 Miles Across the Sea
One of the excellent things about living in Los Angeles is being by the sea. There’s nothing as healing as the ocean air. We have plenty of beaches, but if you really want to get away from it all, visit Catalina. It’s LA's island getaway. I started going to Catalina when I was a kid - a zillion years ago During the 1960s, we traveled to Catalina in style on the S.S. … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Find a New Relationship Over 50?
The idea of dating over 50 is a scary thought for many of us, especially if you’ve recently lost a spouse through death or divorce, or if you’ve been out of action for a long time. As Baby Boomers, we grew up before online dating existed and did things the old-fashioned way like meeting a guy at the malt shop or at the beach. It’s easy to understand why you may be … [Read more...]
Why is a Bone Density Scan a MUST for Women Over 50?
I had my bone density scan, which is recommended for women 50+. It’s a quick and easy low-radiation test that takes no more than 10 minutes to complete, but it’s so important for our age. My scan indicated that I have Osteopenia. That sounds ominous, but it’s just a scary-sounding name for some bone loss, which is not uncommon for a woman over 65 like me. A visit to Amgen … [Read more...]
Does the Winter Make You Feel SAD Now That You Are Older?
The cold weather months often bring feelings of sadness that aren't easily explained especially as we age. There is a medical term for this affliction called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short. It is common during the gloomy fall and winter months and is accompanied by feelings of hopelessness. Women experience this more often than men. We lose hours of daylight … [Read more...]