Nap Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

by Ellen Blake I've always liked a good nap when I have time. That's not to say I don't feel guilty about laying down for a snooze mid-day, but I do it anyway. A 30 minute catnap seems to reenergize me for the rest of the day, Recently I heard that

WiseLift Reclining Life Chair Contest – We Have a Winner!!

What 3 Life Lessons Did You Learn at Age 50Plus That You Wish You Knew Earlier? Thank you to all who participated in our contest! We received a lot of great responses to the above question, but could only choose one winner. We chose the top 6 answers and asked our followers

Challenges Of Relearning How To Date – Part 3

by Amy Jones When I first began writing this article, I knew it was going to be long. However, the more I think about all the dating challenges for people post divorce and over 50, the more it grew. You may, like me, have experienced one or more of these challenges

Books From Women About the “New” Middle Age

by Leslie Farin The Wall Street Journal published a great article on May 8, 2019 by Ellen Gamerman about women entering their 50Plus years and how they are going to do it "their way", not the way people say they are "supposed to" do it. Women readers are actively seeking honest

Garden of Herbs

Homegrown herbs add color and amazing aromas to your household while providing the freshest flavors to your dishes. Thankfully, growing your own herbs does not require an expert’s green thumb and can be grown indoors or outdoors. Here are some of our favorite herbs to grow and tips for starting

Help! Why Can’t I Sleep and What Can I Do About it?

by Ellen Blake I have a long and tortured history with sleeplessness. I lay awake for hours staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning. It's been years since I've had a good night's sleep, and my insomnia seems to be getting worse as I get older. I've tried going to bed early

Estranged From My Mother on Mother’s Day

by Amy Jones When I tell people that I am estranged from my mother, the first thing they say is “I’m so sorry.” Without going into a lot of details, my response is always the same, “its ok…it’s healthier this way.” I’ve never stopped loving my mom, however I choose to love

Mother’s Day Got You Down?

Author: Leslie Farin I have a confession to make – I am dreading Mother’s Day this year. I have marvelous memories of past Mother’s Day celebrations, but this time the holiday will be different. This year I am motherless. Both my mother and my mother-in-law, two of the most wonderful people

Looking for a Unique Volunteer Opportunity?

Are you looking to volunteer? It's a great way to get out of the house, connect with others, meet like-minded people and give back to the community. There are lots of ways to find volunteer gigs that meet your needs and are of interest to you. Below are a few

Helpful Accessibility Resources

Below is a list of helpful resources for individuals with mobility disabilities and their caregivers. Contact us with suggestions of organizations to add to the list! Accessible Air TravelAlthough air travel today is available to most people, barriers to access still exist. A passenger with a disability may encounter obstacles just to

“PICK YOUR OWN” Farms in and around the DFW Metroplex

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As the demand for fresh produce grows, many Dallas-areas farms are stepping up to provide fun “pick your own” experiences for the entire family. Here are a few of our favorites. Storm Farms 3010 South Bowen Road, Arlington 817-602-0668 Facebook Strawberries (generally May through the first week of June) Pure Land Farm 7505 County Road 201,

What’s Considered Weird in a City Where Anything Goes?

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by Arlen Hollis Kane The answer will knock the cleats off your feet. I’d like you to know that there is an elderly couple who live in my neighborhood. They are nicely rounded, quite friendly and dress from head to toe in psychedelic tie-dye. We’re not talking muted shades of color that

Skin Care Products: False Claims and Broken Promises at Your Expense

If the promises sound too good to be true, they probably are just that - too good to be true. Most of us have been victimized by deceptive marketing strategies from cosmetic companies at one time or another. The labels boast youthful results. They prey on our insecurities and encourage us

Challenges of Relearning How to Date – Part 2

As I began writing this article, I realized how many challenges we have at dating at 50 Plus. The spectrum of single men and women, at our age, is huge. Some are single for the first time since college. Some are single after a first or second or even a third

Are Your Eyes Feeling Their Age?

Author: Leslie Farin Age can bring changes that weaken your vision and eyes, but there are things you can do to maintain lifelong eye and overall health. You've probably noticed changes in your vision since age 40 or so. Perhaps you need reading glasses or have trouble adjusting to glare. Don't worry