Social isolation is defined as a lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly. During the pandemic people who networked or visited regularly with family or friends were restricted in their interactions causing many to lose touch for a while. But there is a difference between loneliness and social isolation. When you are lonely, you are in fear or … [Read more...]
How to Understand the New Gender Identity Terms
I admit I feel old when it comes to the new gender identity pronouns that people are attaching to their online and offline profiles. He/him, She/Her, They/Them. To those of us who grew up with “him” and “her”, it can sometimes be confusing. I’ve been a voice actor for 40 years and have been involved with theatre and film folks all my life. A person’s sexual orientation … [Read more...]
Should You Get Married Again in Later Life?
The Baby Boomer generation remains one of the largest and long-lived in history. Born between 1946-1964, there’s no denying that you are getting older. Simply put, you’ve lived a lot of life! And, as we all know, life comes with changes – including marital changes. Maybe you got divorced years ago and focused on your career or family. Maybe you’re recently separated and … [Read more...]
A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance: Book Review and Author Interview
What’s it like looking for love when you’re over 50? For those who are single and entering the dating arena, the idea may seem scary. But, not necessarily. Joanna Charnas, a full-time social worker, and author chronicles some of her dating encounters in her book A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance. Charnas, who was born in New York City and now lives in San Diego is honest … [Read more...]
5 Tips On How to Start Loving Yourself to Enjoy Life in Your Later Years
As an older woman, it can sometimes feel hard to love yourself. You don’t even realize that you’re struggling with it, because you’re spending all your love on other people and seeking validation and love from them in return. You might think that self-love and empowerment are things that happen to other older women, but that doesn’t have to be the case at all. Here are … [Read more...]
