For those who live in the northern areas, it’s well known that layering is necessary when spring and fall roll around. These seasons are lovingly called onion seasons, when temperatures can change throughout the day. For others, we simply love the look of layers and how, when done well, it can bring instant interest to our daily outfits…

As a biochemist and herbalist, I’ve spent years studying how skin ages. What surprises many people is that some of the changes we blame on getting older are actually the result of decades spent enjoying the outdoors, and that standard skincare advice rarely addresses this distinction…

Have you ever done your makeup, stepped back from the mirror, and realized you actually look more tired than you did before you started? As a 60-year-old celebrity makeup artist, I see this all the time. Women over 50 often come to me frustrated that their under-eye concealer looks heavy, cakey…

Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” My wardrobe has led me to happiness and achievement. However, my early attraction to dressing differently sometimes got me in trouble…

If you had asked me a few years ago whether I ate healthy, I would have answered without hesitation, “I believe so.” I cooked most of our meals at home, watched my sugar intake, bought whole-grain products, and even subscribed to Green Chef because I loved having fresh ingredients and recipe cards delivered right to […]

Most of us speak of stress as though it is something outside of us. We say, “My job is stressing me out,” or “My family is causing me stress,” or “The news is making me crazy.” We talk as though stress comes flying at us from the outside world, lands on our shoulders, and takes over our lives…

Two years ago, after surgery, I lost something I’d taken for granted my whole life. My hair. Not all of it, but enough. It was thinner, duller, and the curl I’d always had just… flattened. My bun on top of my head, the one I’d worn for years, suddenly needed an extra wrap of the hair band to hold it in place. Such a small thing. But I felt it every single morning…

For many of us, the idea of switching to a healthy, organic diet seems out of reach because the perception is that it’s too expensive. Is that really true? It can be difficult to pinpoint the answer because we all have different food purchasing habits…

Contrary to popular belief, engaging in regular physical stimulation and sensory arousal is not just about enhancing sexual pleasure. Despite the pervasive, but outdated myths about aging, physical stimulation and sensory arousal deepens your connection with your body, increases confidence, and cultivates joy in your desired lifestyle after 60…

When it comes to fulfilling their sexual desires, for many women and men over 60, open and honest communication is often the biggest obstacle to overcome. How do you overcome this obstacle and improve the quality of your lifestyle, while also boosting your sexual confidence?

During more than a decade of online dating, I got some valuable help through regular visits with a therapist. During those visits she recommended some books to help me cope with the stresses of online dating, of which there were many! One of those books was The Four Agreements…

One of the most common worries I hear from women over 60 who are dating is the lack of available partners in their area. I get it. But I also see happy, committed couples every single day who have made a different kind of choice: they’re in love, they’re all in, and they don’t share a home!

Many people miss out on incredible travel experiences because they dread the prospect of a long-haul flight. I understand completely. Before my recent 17-hour journey from Fort Lauderdale to Tokyo, I spent weeks worrying about the flight itself rather than the adventure ahead…

Looking for a new European destination to visit? Have you been to popular tourist locations like France, Italy, or Spain? Why not think outside the box and put a lesser-known destination on your radar? Slovenia is one of Europe’s safest and most beautiful destinations for travelers over 60…

Do you worry about staying connected while traveling? Is staying in touch with your family and friends important to you while you are away? As we all know, roaming charges on our phone plans can add up when we are traveling internationally. Aside from staying connected with loved ones while traveling, having reliable mobile service…

Who hasn’t fallen prey to at least several of the most common tourist pitfalls at some point during their travels? Being ripped off on a taxi ride, being overcharged at a restaurant, or simply being unaware of the need to book ahead – we’ve all been there. After all, there’s only so much research you can do before a holiday…

After 32 years as an ICU nurse, Sharon faces a critical decision about early retirement and healthcare coverage. Sharon has been an ICU and step-down nurse for 32 years at a regional hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. She’s 60, makes $78,000 a year, and she is tired. Like, genuinely running-on-fumes tired…

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) estimates that a “comfortable” retirement in the United Kingdom now costs £45,400 (US$60,000) a year for a single person and £62,700 (US$83,000) for a couple. For many people approaching retirement, those figures are sobering…

For many women, saying “no” to a financial request doesn’t feel like making a money decision. It feels like making a relationship decision. That’s part of what makes financial boundaries so difficult, especially with family. It’s rarely just about the money. It’s about love, loyalty, guilt, and the quiet fear…

For many, summer is when families come together. We check the more obvious things: flights, medications, hotel reservations, and maybe passports if it’s an international trip. But families often overlook another kind of preparedness. If something unplanned happens while traveling…

The other day, I was reading yet another article about artificial intelligence and all the ways it is changing our world. While fascinating, I found myself feeling a little weary of the constant focus on technology. Then I came across a simple reminder about the importance of human skills such as empathy, listening, communication, and adaptability…

Last month I was a regular granny in Clapham Common Park in London, pushing my grandson in the infant swing – all I could see was his smiling eyes. Nothing else in the world mattered. I am 73 and had just arrived in London to celebrate my only grandchild’s first birthday and my son’s first Father’s Day…

How is your July going? I always feel like summer is almost gone or at least zooms faster once the fourth of July comes and goes. And here we are again! This feels like an especially busy month for us as all of our adult children (all four of them) are either having a new baby this month (that makes 12 grands for us!)…

Every Sunday morning for the last decade or so, my friend and I meet up at a local coffee shop. We always settle into the same two chairs by the back, next to a wall that displays a rotating mix of work by local artists. The baristas greet us warmly and know our orders by heart. For me, it’s a nonfat chai latte and bagel with double cream cheese – a weekly…