Lately, I’ve been exploring the idea of house sharing. I’m caring for my significant other who has cancer and, even though it's a morose thought, I want to be prepared in case my living situation suddenly changes. So far, so good, knock on wood. As a general rule, women live longer than men and I’ve already experienced widowhood. Sharing a home with other Baby Boomer and … [Read more...]
What to Look for When Buying a New Car as You Get Older
Buying a new car is always an exciting journey, but it’s just that: a journey. Life is a highway, but you need the right wheels. As a Baby Boomer, you’ve likely already gone through the car-buying process before; however, with new considerations and safety features to manage, it’s important to carefully assess your options before making a final decision. While it can be … [Read more...]
How to Pursue a Career After 50: Challenges and Opportunities
It can be a daunting prospect for women over 50 to pursue a career or start over at this stage of their lives. Life often seems steeped against you. Women face the double prejudice of ageism and sexism. As a result, women are disadvantaged by things they cannot control, such as the effects of aging. Women are more disadvantaged by ageism than men. Research shows that … [Read more...]
Beware of Bamboozlers Who Use NLP for Ulterior Motives
So, you’re retired or nearing retirement age and looking for new paths to conquer. Many of us seek reinvention opportunities to add purpose to our lives while others want to improve their situations. The process can be exciting, stimulating, and fun but as Baby Boomers, we’re also at risk of being bamboozled and even scammed. It’s important that you know what to look out … [Read more...]
Earthquake: Rolling and Shaking in Los Angeles for the 4th of July
July 4th not only started with a bang, but we here in Los Angeles had quite a roll as well. I was just getting out of the shower and was stark raving naked when the earthquake hit. Suddenly the bathroom started to sway. We live on the bottom floor of a two-story apartment building so there’s always the chance of being crushed like a bug. The tremor lasted for about 30 … [Read more...]
