Baby Boomer women are now in their 60s and 70s. Not long ago we were partying in our bell bottoms with flowers in our hair. The women’s movement gave us more choices than our mothers had at our age. As young women, we were energized, had options, and the world was open to us. Some of us embraced life full throttle, took on meaningful careers, balanced work with our families, … [Read more...]
What Have Women over 60 Stopped Doing to Improve Their Lives?
If you are reading this blog, you are probably a woman over 60 or there abouts. You have lived through life’s ups and downs and are either happily married in or near retirement or you are on your own because you are widowed, divorced, or never married. Time may have taken its toll on your body, which is natural, and you may not feel as attractive or as well as you were in the … [Read more...]
Elizabeth A Gould, Author of “The Well of Truth” Talks About Menopause
“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and talent.” ~Oprah Winfrey The word ‘menopause’ has the power to strike fear in the … [Read more...]
What Do Women Over Sixty Want Out of Life?
I was Googling what women over sixty were searching for online to see what they want out of life. The answers make sense because life can change drastically when you are older. Friendship with other women is most important to older women No one wants to be completely alone. Some of us may enjoy our solitude but still crave the company of good friends. Women tend to gang … [Read more...]
Why Balance Exercises are Essential as You Age
Many of us exercise to lose fat, get strong, or improve cardio fitness. But as we age we need to focus on other important goals like practicing balance exercises. We get tottery as we grow older and the risk of serious injury goes up. Consider this scary reality One in four people over the age of 55 is taken to the emergency room each year as a result of falling. … [Read more...]