10 Things That Increasingly Annoy Me as I Grow Older
by Ellen Blake There's a definite shift in what I can tolerate as I age. Or perhaps it is more...
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Information and resources for about the 50Plus lifestyle.
Why Long Term Female Friendships Enhance Your Life
By Leslie Farin My Girlfriends Rock - They Really Do I just returned from a much-needed girls' trip with a...
Holidays Without Mom Are Just Not the Same: 5 Ways To Cope
by Leslie Farin People who lost their moms warned me how difficult it can be to get through the December...
What is Gaslighting? And How Do You Know if it’s Happening to You?
by Mary Ellen Smyth Are you in a relationship where the other person seems to distort reality to make you...
Childhood Memories: The Significance of Insignificant Moments
by Leslie Farin Lately, I find myself immersed in childhood memories when visiting with Dad, age 92, perhaps because I...
What is Gray Divorce and Why is It Different?
by Elisa Reiter A “gray” divorce does not refer to a down day in the face of the end of...
Have You Been a Victim of a “Friend’s” Narcissistic Abuse?
by Ellen Blake Do you have a narcissist in your life? You might, but don't yet know it. The narcissistic...
6 Invaluable Techniques to Improve Communication With a Loved One With Dementia
by Rebecca Warner, author of My Dad My Dog Dementia Communication Techniques As Health Care Surrogate for my parents, I...
The Gift of Preplanning: Lightening the Load for Loved Ones
by Leslie Farin When my mom died, not unexpectedly, it was somehow still a surprise. I guess we just did...
“Who’s Gonna Hire Me Now?” Four Tips to Help Create Your Second Act
by Holly Caplan Who's Gonna Hire Me Now? I hear this question from my clients all the time. It is...
Why The Size, Shape and Color of Your Coffee Cup Matters
by Ellen Blake What's the best coffee cup for you? There are a lot of considerations. I love a good...
Before It’s Too Late: How & Why to Talk To Your Aging Parents about Preplanning
by Debra Tull I am a Baby Boomer with the privilege of still enjoying both of my 90+ year-old parents....
Journaling for Caregivers: A Unique Approach to Finding Solutions
by Debbie Compton The Relationship Between Journaling and Caregiving Many of us find ourselves in difficult caregiving situations where we...
How Do I Know if I Have Erectile Dysfuntion (ED) and What Should I Do?
By Dr. Ron Kline, M.D. Medical Director, Renewal Medical Centers of North Texas You don’t need to accept ED simply...
Reverse Mortgage: Your Solution to Aging in Place
by Alesia Dutton The majority of Americans over the age of 50 prefer to remain in their homes as they...
Beware the Love Bomber: 11 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
by Amy Jones In my last article, I described finding a new love and how wonderful it felt. A new...
Oh, How I Love When Art and Science Meet
by Leslie Farin Art and Science - More Alike than Different As a child raised by a chemical engineer father...
With the Nest Now Empty, What’s Next?
by Donna Leibow Licensed Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams - Senior Certified Are You an Empty-Nester? I work with...
Finding Your Voice (and Why You Should Do It Now)
by Debbie Weiss Life After Loss I will always regret that my final words to my dying husband, George, were,...
Gray Area Drinking: When the Stereotype Doesn’t Fit
by Debi Talbert "Gray area drinking" typically refers to a situation where individuals consume alcohol in a manner that falls...
Product Review: MAIDeSITe Electric Chair Lift
by Leslie Farin The MAIDeSITe Electric Chair Lift is a must-have for anyone who cares for an older adult who...
Then and Now With Brad Sham
by Ellen Blake Do you know about the Brad Sham podcasts? Brad is the iconic voice of America's Team. He...
Why Do People Talk Too Much? How to Cope With a Conversation Hog
by Ellen Blake Do You Have a Family Member That Talks More Than Listens? We all seem to have a...
Can We Talk About that Hair On Your Chin?
by Ellen Blake Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me Chin Hair Is Part of Aging? I had no idea women randomly...
Book Review: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
Review by Ellen Blake This month's pick of the month from Andrea Peskind-Katz from GREAT THOUGHTS, GREAT READERS is: "The...
Why Has Pickleball Become a Controversial Sport? Pickleball Noise Complaints Need to be Taken Seriously
by Ellen Blake Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., with 4.8 million players as of last year according...
My Life With Princess Diana and What I Learned About Her
by Wendy Holden I Was a Teenager When Princess Diana Entered My Life This is the story of my life...
Mary Lou Retton Today: A Powerhouse in a Tiny Body
by Leslie Farin I remember Mary Lou Retton Well I remember Mary Lou Retton well and was a huge fan...
CareLink360™: A Simple Solution to Connect with Elderly Loved Ones
by Leslie Farin CareLink360™, formerly Sociavi, created by Dr. Paula Muller, is one of the best health and wellness tools...
Want to Age in Place? How to Make Your Home Work Long Term
by Leslie Farin Do You plan to stay in your house long term? Good question. Who knows? No one can...
