I had the privilege of interviewing 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne. If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember watching her and her husband Jack LaLanne on television for 34 years. He was one of America’s first fitness exercise gurus, and he always started his show doing jumping jacks. Elaine is still going strong at almost 100. Watch our delightful and super-inspiring … [Read more...]
Beauty Product Brands Made Exclusively for Women Over 50
Department stores, Amazon, online sites, and direct marketing companies offer cosmetic solutions for beauty problems by the thousands but what brands work best for older women? It’s hard to say. Each woman is an individual, so use whatever works best for you. However, several brands design skincare and makeup products exclusively for women over 50. They deal directly with … [Read more...]
How Playing Pickleball is Enriching the Lives of Seniors
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, particularly for active seniors. I spoke to a man named Peter Galbraith who is an avid player. He lives in Wake Robin, a senior life plan community in Shelburne, Vermont. Watch our video interview Peter believes that playing pickleball can save America and I believe him. It has so many benefits for active seniors and here … [Read more...]
How Much is Enough? Interview with Author and Comedian Claire Berger
Just how much is enough? That question and more is what we discussed when I talked to comedian and author Claire Berger who published her book “How Much is Enough: Getting More by Living with Less.” Watch our video interview This interview is wonderful and very insightful. I have listed some of the highlights below, but I can guarantee you will enjoy watching our entire … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Edging into Summer
Summer is here but in Los Angeles, we are experiencing gloom. It’s rained so much this year we were more like Seattle than sunny LA. The sky has been overcast and it’s still chilly enough to wear a sweater. I was out in Malibu this weekend for a fundraiser benefiting Operation Smile and a little blue sky made its way through. Though it was still overcast, the event was … [Read more...]