Women aged 50 and over have specific needs when it comes to who manages their finances. But an adviser that a twenty-something would choose may not be ideal for a 50, 60, or 70-year-old woman. In the same way, an adviser for a 60-year-old man may not be appropriate for a woman of the same age. Let’s take a quick look at exactly what women 50+ should be looking for in a … [Read more...]
Simple Style Rules to Look Fashionable as You Age
Were you fashionable when you were younger, but feel like you've lost your sense of style now that you're older? It may feel harder to determine the best way to dress after your body has changed over the years. Sometimes all you need to do is follow a few basic style rules to make you feel like a million bucks again. Our bodies naturally evolve as we age, but it doesn’t mean … [Read more...]
5 Types of Workouts Women Over Fifty Need to Reconsider
A jolt of fear shot through me when I saw her slumped against a gym wall. Checking her pulse and her forehead, I asked what my 60 plus-year-old personal client had done. She said that after her exhausting workout, she had decided to practice a HIIT routine, on the treadmill. “I read about it last night on the internet,” she had explained. “It was supposed to burn more … [Read more...]
Effective Ways To Beat The Symptoms Of Menopause Naturally
As many as 1.3 million women become menopausal each year in the United States. Once you hit middle age, it’s quite common to start experiencing the physical symptoms of menopause, such as night sweats, poor sleep, fatigue, and hot flashes, as well as changes to your emotional state, including low mood, depression, and anxiety. Some menopausal women experience only … [Read more...]
Does Social Media Affect Your Self Esteem as an Older Woman?
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you are on other social media sites. Baby Boomers and others over 50 are much more tech-savvy than younger people think. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and even TikTok. But it can also do a number on our self-esteem. Trevor Noah did a hilarious video called How Social Media Filters Are Destroying Our Mental Health. In many … [Read more...]