Are you a senior looking for a place to rent? It can be dicey for anyone at any age especially if you're looking online. Rental scams are all over the Internet and if you don't watch out, you can lose a chunk of your retirement income. I was looking for an apartment to rent in Los Angeles, which is #8 on the list of the most expensive cities to live in according to … [Read more...]
Galentine’s Day: How Single Women of All Ages Celebrate Their Friends
Valentine’s Day can be a time of romance or a day of frustration if you are single, divorced. You may want Valentine’s Day to pass by as quickly as possible, so you don’t have to think about it. But, there’s another alternative. You can celebrate Galentine’s Day with your girlfriends. Galentine’s Day is officially celebrated on February 13th although you can celebrate … [Read more...]
How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem as You Grow Older
Once you reach a certain age, it’s easy to accept yourself as you are and settle into familiar rhythms and habits about what you enjoy, dislike, or see yourself pursuing. Breaking habits become difficult, and seeing yourself differently - a stranger from the "you" of the last several decades - can be challenging, and erode your confidence if you allow it to. But, you don't … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy the Benefits of Walking Uphill For Better Aging
Moving into our new home was a delight. On clear days the views across the sea and the bay were breathtaking. I thought about how lucky I was. The practicality of day to day living soon struck home when I realized that whichever way I walked outside the gate meant I was going downhill. Which is fine, but of course, walking home meant a trudge uphill. The shop is only 15 … [Read more...]
How to Be Your Own Health Advocate in Your 60s and Beyond
It’s the prime of your life. You’ve worked hard. You’ve paid your dues. You’ve raised your children and cared for your home. Now it’s your turn to be taken care of and be an advocate for your own health. You have the confidence, the experience, the resources, and the right to live your life on your own terms. You’re over 60, and whether you’re retired, nearing retirement, or … [Read more...]