March is Women’s History Month so I wanted to highlight Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. She was shot and gravely injured on January 8, 2011, in a supermarket parking lot while holding a meeting with her constituents. Six other people were killed, and many others were wounded. The bullet went through her head at point-blank range, which took her on a long road to … [Read more...]
Are You and Your Home Ready for an Extended Vacation?
Extended vacations are great and can be a fantastic way to hit the “reset” button if you’ve been feeling stressed. However, planning for a long time away from home can end up adding to your stress if you’re not careful. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little extra patience and preparation, you can get yourself and your home ready for a long time away. … [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...]
What Women Over 50 Planning a Solo Trip Need to Know
The top 3 leading motivations for female travelers to take a solo trip are flexibility, getting away from routine and responsibilities, and challenging themselves. Solo travelers make up 18% of global bookings, a 5th of the market. 85% of these travelers are women. Women over 50 who travel solo may crave independence and freedom, but they are also keenly concerned with … [Read more...]
Why Baby Boomers Must Beware of Health Marketing Scams
We all want to stay young and healthy and health marketers are keenly aware of it. They try to sell us products that will make us slimmer, stronger, sexier, and ageless. This is particularly true for the Baby Boomer demographic that spends big bucks on snake oil that doesn't live up to its claims. It's important to avoid health … [Read more...]