Becoming an empty nester is a bittersweet thing. You love the new opportunities, freedom, and time it affords you. But you hate how much you miss your kids and caring for them every day. That said, it’s essential to focus more on the exciting opportunities to pursue an independent life if you want to get through the highs and lows of transitioning to an empty nest. Pursue … [Read more...]
Why Balance Exercises are Essential as You Age
Many of us exercise to lose fat, get strong, or improve cardio fitness. But as we age we need to focus on other important goals like practicing balance exercises. We get tottery as we grow older and the risk of serious injury goes up. Consider this scary reality One in four people over the age of 55 is taken to the emergency room each year as a result of falling. … [Read more...]
Sensationalism in the News is Not New
I added PBS documentaries to my Amazon Prime subscription and watched a 2-part series called Citizen Hearst: American Experience. Other than Hearst Castle, Patty Hearst, and little from Citizen Kane, I didn’t know much about William Randolph Hearst. I’m a huge sucker for documentaries because I am a history geek and Hearst was quite a character. He was one of the first … [Read more...]
Comfortable and Stylish Casual Dresses for Women Over 50 in 2026
We all remember our mothers' comfy, casual dresses when we were young, before pants became popular. Some even wore poofy mu-mus to cover up their middle-aged bellies. With more women working from home, including women over 50, it’s not always easy to find comfortable dresses that do not look frumpy. I have a few dresses I love to wear around the house because they're cool … [Read more...]
Is Your Dentist Taking Advantage of Your Medicare Plan?
I’ve had seriously bad experiences with dentists in recent years and it’s become alarming. Growing up, I always thought the dentist was trustworthy. These days there are bad apples who are openly trying to suck out as much Medicare and Medicaid money as they can. If you live in a small town this may not be true, but I live in the urban Metropolis of Los Angeles. Playing … [Read more...]