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...]
Sardinian Minestrone Soup for Longevity
The word "Minestrone" comes from the word "Minestra," which means dish up and serve. There are variations ranging from thick and dense to more of a broth. It was originally known as Cucina Povera - or cuisine for the poor. A peasant may have killed a rabbit, or another type of meat used the bones as broth and cooked up a soup made with beans and available … [Read more...]
I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up Is a Baby Boomer Reality
One of the longest-running commercials on TV is the one where the old lady is lying on the ground yelling “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” I remember listening to it when I was young, thinking it was something old people had to worry about. Now that most of us Baby Boomers are 60+, it’s one of our greatest fears. While I was walking my dogs, I tripped on something and … [Read more...]