Let’s Call it “Visitability”
by Ellen Blake What Is Visitability? "What is visitability?" is a good question, as visitability is a term with which...
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8 Reasons You Need to Have Sex Soon
by Ellen Blake The benefits of sex extend far beyond the bedroom. Sex not only feels good, but it’s also...
Want to Age at Home? Most People Say Yes, But Few are Prepared
by Ellen Blake Have You Thought About Aging in Place at Home? Most of us prefer to stay in our...
Green Lights For Lasting Love: 10 Signs You Are On the Right Path When Dating at 50+
by Michael Lubell- “The Onion Peeler” Most dating sites implore applicants to describe themselves and their interests on their profile. ...
Feeling Invisible as a Single? Learning to Appreciate Your Solo Status
by Carol Marak Odd Man Out - Growing Older Alone Living alone most of my adult life, I was mindful...
Is it Love or a Fear of Being Alone? Obstacles and Aids to Relationship Fulfillment
by Michael Lubell I love the song by the 60’s group, “The Rascals” with the incredibly underrated lead singer Felix...
The House Sharing Trend: Are You a Single Boomer Who Doesn’t Want to Live Alone?
by Ellen Blake "Live with a stranger? No Way!" Seniors sharing homes is a growing trend, yet I hear this...
8 Reasons Modern Bidets Are Becoming a Must-Have Bathroom Accessory: Do You Need One?
by Leslie Farin Have You Used a Bidet Toilet Seat? I recently received a request from a weekend guest to...
Attention Late Bloomers: You Can Begin an Exceptional Career at Any Age
by Ellen Blake Never too late - you can have a great career at any age! In a recent article...
6 Planet Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Funerals
by Jenny Leigh Hodgins 6 Planet Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Funerals Why I became a memorial planning coach in my...
It Could Happen to You: How to Remove Cactus Needles From Your Skin
by Ellen Blake Help! I Have Cactus Needles Embedded in My Skin I'm definitely a cactus lover, but our relationship...
Why Do People Get So Defensive?
by Ellen Blake Most of us are defensive sometimes. We're human, and defensiveness is a way to protect ourselves when...
Time to Love or Leave? Tips for Successful Relationships After 50
by Michael Lubell Your relationship is going flat. It’s a possible dead-end and realistically you don’t have much interest in...
Seeking Midlife Liberation and Courage? How I Rebuilt My Life One Mountain at a Time
by Linda Magoon Seeking Midlife Liberation & Courage? Discover the Healing Nature of Hiking with Linda Magoon: Rebuilding My Life...
Should You Feel Empathy for the Narcissist?
by Ellen Blake It's Hard to Feel Sorry for a Narcissist Narcissists are extremely difficult people. I'm not talking about...
Why Do People Lie? Is It Ever OK?
by Ellen Blake Who lies? We probably all have at one time or another. You probably know the expression, "Everyone...
Where to Start When a Loved One Passes Away?
by Elisa Reiter, Family Law Attorney - Underwood Perkins, P.C. Coping with a loss involves more than just a last...
4 Reasons to Like What You See When You Look in the Mirror
by Jane Laskey The saying goes: “Beauty is only skin deep.” I beg to differ. I believe beauty lies underneath...
Marriage Ain’t Easy: 10 Tips to Keep the Romance Alive Long Term
by Ellen Blake November marks 35 years of marriage for me. My husband and I were wildly in love and...
Beware of the Narcissist: Don’t Ignore the Signs
by Ellen Blake I recently made a new friend - or so I thought. We worked together for a short...
3 Questions a Healthcare Provider Asks Before Choosing a Home Care Agency for Their Own Parent
by Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM It’s 8:30 a.m., and a busy day is ahead of you. You’re about to start...
Help – How To Stop Snoring?! Here’s What I Learned from Chat GPT
by Susie Kayst How to Stop Snoring? My husband tells me I am a heroic snorer, and it was past...
Planning to Age in Place? Consider Universal Design Concepts
by Ellen Blake As a caregiver to elderly parents who are adamant about aging in place in the two-story house...
4 Most Commonly Googled Questions About Grab Bars
by Ellen Blake Here at 50PlusToday, we work diligently to provide information that's important to our 50Plus age group and...
How I Celebrate Father’s Day: No Gifts, No Pressure, No Guilt
by Amy Jones The stress of Father's Day (and all holidays, really) My Dad and I are incredibly close. That...
Senior Resources New York
Here are some great resources available to New Yorkers. City Meals Providing a lifetime of nourishment in all 5 boroughs...
What is a “Wellness Room” and Why Have One at the Workplace and in Schools?
by Steph Santo I attended my 40th high school reunion recently and part of the weekend included a tour of...
5 Things to Make Sure You Tell Your Dad (and not just on Father’s Day)
by Ellen Blake An emotional message for Dad If you are lucky enough to still have a Dad in your...
Still Hot…Just Comes in Flashes Now!
by Ellen Blake News Flash About Menopause At this very moment, I am hot, sweaty and to be perfectly honest,...
Suction Grab Bars are Easy to Install and Inexpensive, But Are They Safe?
by Ellen Blake Recently, I noticed some suction grab bars in the home of an elderly friend. She had them...
