To Sleep or Not to Sleep: How Feng Shui Can Help Banish Your Senior Insomnia
For a variety of reasons, many of us over 60 experience sleep issues. You may have a hard time falling asleep or wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep.
5 Actions to Improve Your Heart Health – It’s a Matter of Life or Death
Several years ago I had a pivotal moment pertaining to heart health. I had just returned from visiting my family out of town. We celebrated my aunt and uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary. What an amazing milestone
5 Top Secrets to Beat Decision Fatigue with Fewer Choices
Do you feel overwhelmed by the countless decisions you face every day? From the moment you crawl out of bed to the moment you put your head on the pillow at night, Psychology Today estimates that
How Do Emotions Trigger Cravings and Emotional Eating?
As odd as it might sound, for most people losing weight is not really about the food, and it’s definitely not about going on a diet. Coming from a registered dietitian, this might sound surprising, but
Choose Refirement Rather Than Vintage Retirement! These 7 Questions Will Help You Find Your Direction
This January, I’ll start my 79th year. I’m part of a large aging population in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2030, all baby boomers like me will be older than 65. By 2034,
How to Create Your Retirement Bucket List
In the movie The Bucket List, two seniors, played by Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman, bond over their shared need to complete a list of experiences before they die. According to AARP, nearly half of Baby
Gray Divorce: Understanding Divorce Trends Among People Over 60
In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in what is known as “gray divorce,” a term used to describe the separation of couples over the age of 60, especially those that have spent more
Rediscovering Joy: Picking Up New Hobbies in Your 60s and Beyond
Turning 60 can be a time of incredible change. But it can also be a time of rediscovery. With more freedom and fewer responsibilities, you might have more time on your hands. It’s the perfect opportunity
A Staying Well Plan for Those Prone to Anxiety and Depression
For many years, I have managed the Facebook page of the Swanage Depression Support Group. This was set up as a response by members of the support group, but it was left to me as the
On the Meaning of Names: A Child’s Experience Summed Up in a Word
I was stuck in the Emergency Department – what we call A&E (Accident and Emergency) in the UK – with drops in my eyes on a late Friday afternoon. I had come because I had experienced ‘flashings’