In the past months, I have been navigating the rough and turbulent waters of dementia, trying to cope with the changes I observe in my mother’s behavior. I was oblivious at first – or perhaps I
Year: 2024
Estrangement: The Secret So Many Hide
Estrangement – what an ugly, harsh-sounding word. Jarring to the ears, in fact. The dictionary definition of estrangement is “the state of being alienated or separated in feeling or affection; a state of hostility or unfriendliness.”
How to Know If You’re Addicted to Spending
Although the best way to know if you’re suffering under a spending or shopping addiction is to seek out the support of a qualified therapist, we can use six questions to get a broad understanding of
Is It Time to Reassess Your Strengths and Passions?
When we navigate different phases of life, particularly after reaching significant milestones such as turning 60 or considering a career transition, it’s common to reassess our personal strengths and passions. Understanding what truly motivates and energizes
Want Radiant Skin at 60+? Control These 3 Crucial Hormones
Skin ages, along with the rest of our body, post-menopause. Women over 60 who want to age with vitality should know that there are things we can do to have and maintain healthy, radiant skin. The
Do You Allow Busyness to Overtake Your Life After 50 and Beyond?
I was trying to plan an outing with a friend I’d not seen in a while. But when I looked at my calendar, I realized that my next window wasn’t for another month. “I’m really sorry,”
10 Steps to Influence Yourself from Within
Did you know the way you perceive relationships with people and how you see your own sense of worth and value in the world has been greatly influenced by the media since the time you were
Are You Having Anxiety Because You’re Imagining a Worst-Case Scenario?
Maybe you’re filled with anxiety because you are focused on what you fear might happen. And you’re imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe you’re so worried you’re losing sleep and being anxious all day. Your worst-case scenario
3 Mistakes New Grandmothers Make When Looking After the Grandkids
You are so excited… your first grandchild has arrived into the world! You want to jump in and take over, but then your children don’t want you interfering. I get this question all the time. “What
5 Tips to Help You Find a Roommate After 60
One of the most important steps in finding a roommate is deciding that you’re ready to do so. This step, however, often gets trampled over in the decision-making process. So, I advise women who are contemplating