In the United States, 77% of adults aged 50 and above prefer to age in place. Aging in place is characterized by staying in your own home as you get older, maintaining independence while enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Staying in a familiar environment can help an older person remain socially connected to friends and family, thus fueling a stronger sense of identity. After … [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...]
Is the Anti-Aging Skincare Industry a Hoax?
As older women we get bombarded with skincare claims that promise to reduce the signs of aging and make our skin look younger and more vibrant. Aging is a natural occurrence. It’s difficult to stop, but women spend enormous amounts of money trying to halt it. The purpose of all the hype is to turn us into lifelong customers of creams, potions, serums, and devices. But it’s … [Read more...]
Judith Krummeck: South African Writer and Classical Music DJ | Interview
Author and classical music DJ Judith Krummeck immigrated from South Africa during Apartheid to Baltimore, Maryland in the 1990s. At the time, she had a background in theater and quickly landed a job at classical music station WBJC where she has worked for the last 25 years. In recent years, she segued into writing and has a screenplay in development. Watch this … [Read more...]
Finding Love in Later Life: Let’s Talk About the Golden Bachelor
Alright, I admit, I didn’t watch the show. I’m more of an anglophile who prefers to spend my evenings watching Britbox or a historical drama. But all I’ve been hearing about is the Golden Bachelor and its ensuing divorce. I'm sorry but I can’t imagine how anyone could fall in love with someone they met on a TV reality show, let alone marry them, especially if they are older … [Read more...]
