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...]
Fun Online Classes to Keep Your Mind Stimulated
Do you have time on your hands now that you are older or retired? Have you exhausted your TV options or want to do something different? I’ve found online classes to be not only educational but fun as well. For the foodie in you I signed up for a Greek Cooking Class with the Center for Culinary Culture. A cookbook author is teaching how to make Greek lemon chicken … [Read more...]
Make New Friends and Network with Women Over 50 on Revel
In 2000, at the age of 53, I moved to Los Angeles, hoping that the blessing of a warm climate would compensate for the curse of a dismal medical diagnosis. It did, a bit! But the sun was not enough: I craved women my age to befriend, and new friends were hard to find. I started to wonder if maybe there was something wrong with me.After 16 years spent wallowing in self-pity … [Read more...]
How to Make Your New Home and Neighborhood Truly Your Own
No matter whether you’re downsizing, moving closer to your adult children and family, or just looking to start over in the town or city of your dreams, moving is never easy. But moving is also one of life’s most exciting and richest opportunities — it’s a chance to start fresh, and a time to truly think about the life you want and start building it. And with the right … [Read more...]
