Experiencing a catastrophic illness may seem insurmountable for older women who are skeptical about transitioning hormonal changes, family responsibilities, and workplace demands. Those who undergo difficult chemotherapy treatments experience immense tolls on their physical and emotional well-being. Chemotherapy speeds up the aging process. The tips below can help women in … [Read more...]
Effective Drug-Free Devices for Pain Relief for 2025
If you are 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 be beneficial to older people as well. Products abound in this category but here are three you may want to try. TENS therapy is a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current. TENS … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving is a Women’s Issue
Diane Ty is the Senior Director of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging. She is an author of a report called Guiding the Care Journey Building Dementia Workforce and System Capacity Through Care Navigation. It takes a deep dive into explaining why care navigation is an important element in the complex care journey to help people living with dementia and their … [Read more...]
Uncovering the Causes of Incontinence: Why Can’t I Hold My Pee?
We’ve all been in that awkward moment when we suddenly have to pee and can’t hold it. We try to find a bathroom as fast as possible, and when we can’t it can be a very uncomfortable experience. But for some, this experience is not just an occasional inconvenience, it’s a daily struggle. This condition is known as incontinence, and it affects millions of people around the … [Read more...]
World Menopause Day – A New Podcast for Menopausal Women
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society officially designated October 18th as World Menopause Day and the month of October Menopause month. If you are a woman over 50, you've dealt with it in some way or another. I spoke to Donna Klassen who is the founder of a website called LetsTalkMenopause.org. She, along with Christine Maginnis and … [Read more...]
