Fall fashion depends on where you live. Here in Los Angeles, we barely know the difference between seasons. Still, you always want to be prepared for autumn weather and find flattering fashion pieces. As women over 50, it's easy to look like Pillsbury Dough Girls in overly bulky and shapeless clothing. When the weather cools down, I love natural fabrics such as wool, … [Read more...]
My Story, Our Story: Navigating Menopause Together
To all women in your 50s and 60s, this is about you! My Story: Lost in Perimenopause I’m 58 years old, and I spent more than a decade suffering through symptoms I didn’t even realize were perimenopause. I was told it was “normal” to lose hair, gain 10 pounds overnight (or at least that’s what it felt like!), have sleepless nights, lose my sex drive, lose a tooth, and feel … [Read more...]
Is Your Body Older Than You Think? It Could be Costing You Your Sight!
Everyone knows that age is just a number, but did you know that each of us actually has TWO ages? While we all technically get one year older every 365 days, it turns out that the cells in our bodies might be aging at a different rate! This is what scientists refer to as “biological age.” What is biological age? Nearly every cell in your body contains DNA, the master … [Read more...]
How to Create Classy Clothing Color Combinations for Women Over 50
There have been many times my closet looked like a rainbow of colored pieces that were bought or acquired impulsively without any thought. When I wanted to put an outfit together, it was often challenging because nothing really matched. So, when a fire hit our area, and I tossed eighty percent of my clothing out due to smoke contamination, I decided to get smart and put … [Read more...]
Best Drug-Free Pain Relief Devices for Seniors 2026
If you are a senior over 50, chances are you have experienced aches and pains in some form. At-home therapeutic pain relief devices are often sold to athletes, but they can also benefit older people. Products abound in this category, but here are a few you may want to try. TENS therapy is a method of pain relief that uses a mild electrical current. TENS stands for … [Read more...]