The Secret to Successful Life Change: Focus Your Energy on the Future
by Deanna King Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting...
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My Friend Just Got Divorced After Decades Together – How Can I Help?
by Ellen Blake It's hard sometimes to understand why couples divorce after many years together, especially in situations when you...
Are You Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
by Jeff Berman Can You Get a 30 Year Mortgage When You Are 60+? Traditional financial advice for retirees, and...
Sex at 50 Plus: New Challenges, New Satisfactions
by Ellen Blake Is satisfying and enjoyable sex at age 50 plus impossible? No - absolutely not! Studies conducted over...
Tips for Family Caregivers
by Ellen Blake Taking care of an elderly loved one takes a great deal of time, effort, and patience. They...
Confessions of an Online (50+) Dating Addict
by Rachel Blumme Hello, my name is Rachel Blumme, and I am an online dating addict. My addiction started, precisely,...
BOOK REVIEW: The Liz Taylor Ring by Brenda Janowitz
Review by Anissa Telle The 50Plus Book of the Month for FEBRUARY recommended by Andrea Peskind Katz from Great Thoughts,...
Make Your 50Plus Love Story a Lasting Reality: 10 Practical Tips
by Michael Lubell- “The Onion Peeler” Finding long-lasting love at 50Plus Why is it that almost every love story I’ve read...
When Valentine’s Day is Just Not Your Thing as a Married Women
by Stephanie Gonzalez originally posted: February 6, 2020 updated: January 29, 2021 Valentine's Day is just not my thing. I...
Renovate Today with Consideration for the Future
by Christine Eustice, ASID, RID Why Are the Considerations When Remodeling? As a decorator, I have to figure out the...
BOOK REVIEW: Heard It in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves
Review by Anissa Telle The 50Plus Book of the Month for December recommended by Andrea Peskind Katz from Great Thoughts,...
Super Senior in New York: My Cousin Hilda
by Leslie Farin My cousin Hilda is my favorite relative. She is 96 years old, but sharper and more energetic...
When Chanukah Falls on Thanksgiving Weekend, Make Cranberry Applesauce For Your Latkes
by Ellen Blake Celebrating Chanukah Thanksgiving Weekend This year Chanukah starts at nightfall on November 28th. That means we light...
Book Review: The Night of Many Endings by Melissa Payne
Review by Anissa Telle The 50Plus Book of the Month for September: (Chosen by Andrea Peskind Katz from Great Thoughts,...
Why are Uber and Lyft Rides So High?
by Ellen Blake Higher prices for Uber and Lyft Last week I attended a family wedding in North Carolina. We...
Love Cats? How Cat Sitting Opportunities Provide Income, Flexible Hours and Purpose
Are you passionate about cats? If we could all perform work that 100% aligns with our passions and interests, as...
Move or Renovate Your Kitchen to Age Comfortably? How to Make the Decision AND Contain the Costs
by Ellen Blake I hate my kitchen! Like so many others, during the COVID lockdown I spent far more time...
Drinking More As You Age? You’re Not Alone. Why and How I Stopped
by Debi Talbert I'm in Brussels on a layover, unable to sleep my full eight hours. Again. I know what's...
Book Review: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
Review by Anissa Telle The 50Plus Book of the Month for October, chosen by Andrea Peskind Katz from Great Thoughts,...
Why Do Women Want to Marry at Age 50Plus? Here’s One Often Overlooked, but Compelling Reason
by Harriet Gross What is the main reason for a woman to want to marry at age 50plus? Is it...
Changing Lanes: Reinventing Ourselves In Our Fifties
by Marlene Caraballo Shifting into high gear In my twenties, I imagined my fifties would be a time when I...
The Joys of Independent Living – Moving is the Hardest Part
by Harriet Gross I have moved! Moving is perhaps the most dreaded experience in the life of an older adult...
8 Fascinating & Obscure Facts About Wine
by Ellen Blake Wine Trivia Love wine? And love to talk about wine? You'll be a big hit at the...
8 Do’s and Don’ts of an Online Soulmate Search
By Michael Lubell- “The Onion Peeler” Looking to find your soulmate online? Many online daters are looking to find a...
Picking Your Grandparenting Name – How to Choose?
Author: Ellen Blake Congratulations if you are expecting a grandchild! What will they call you? Choosing a cute grandparent name...
Do You Have a Personal MY SOCIAL SECURITY Account? Here’s Why It’s Important
by Ellen Blake Create your personal my SOCIAL SECURITY account Whether or not you receive social security benefits currently, a...
Not Just For Wheelchairs; The Beauty of Accessibility
by Leslie Farin Why Build an Accessible House? Designing and building an accessible home is a journey, one which requires...
The Triple Tragedy of Grandparent’s Grief: Enduring the Death of a Grandchild While Helping Your Adult Child
by Leah Dobkin Death of a child... His animalistic howl shredded my soul, and literally brought me to my knees...when...
Does Organic Wine Taste Better?
by Greg Indelicato The word, "organic", is very popular in our socially conscious world today. That wasn't always the case...
What Are Your Favorite Dad Memories?
by Leslie Farin What memories do you have about your dad? I have many sweet ones that stuck with me...
