Life is short and the older we get, the shorter it seems. Except for a few species like the tortoise, humans live much longer than our animal friends. Human lifespan wasn’t always that long as most people expired before the age of 60 well into the 20th century. Both of my great-grandparents were born in the 1850s. They immigrated to New York from Poland, then part of Russia. … [Read more...]
How Fad Diet Culture Can Be Damaging to Seniors
It’s essential to pay close attention to your health when you get older. Prioritizing self-care, getting regular exercise, and eating nutritious foods are all important to maintaining your physical and mental health and feel good well as a senior. But, an obsession with the diet culture we are bombarded with can have the opposite effect on anyone's well-being no matter … [Read more...]
The Only Skincare Products Women Over 50 Really Need
In a previous post, I wrote about the beauty products that mature women do not need. However, there are essential skincare products that are well worth the investment and will give an aging woman more luminous and younger-looking skin. It's easy to go overboard with products that marketers upsell us because we are aging. I sold skincare and cosmetics for 10 years so I know … [Read more...]
How To Ensure You Can Age in Place
As you get older, you may start to realize that things aren’t as easy as they used to be. The garden pots may start to feel heavier or your energy levels deplete quicker. While this doesn’t mean you need to take up a full-time residence in a rocking chair, it does mean you need to start planning for the future. By planning ahead, you’ll ensure that you can age in the comfort … [Read more...]
Mudita Earth Skincare: Clean Beauty Products That Fight Aging
I received three products to try out and review from Mudita Earth, a plant-based skincare line. They were the Bamboo Exfoliating Cleanser, Blueberry & Papaya Rejuvenating Serum, and Pomegranate and Papaya Revitalizing Day Cream. Sounds good enough to eat, right? Mudita Earth is a woman-owned skincare brand that is 100% plant-based. It is designed to fight the … [Read more...]
