I spent 10 days cat-sitting for a friend of a friend who lives alone in a small old house on a hillside. She’s in the same age range as me, and it got me thinking about how her living situation may have to change in the future. There are steep steps to get to the front door and her backyard garden has a series of terraced steps. I was put in charge of watering her plants, so … [Read more...]
Telltale Signs That You Need to Pay Attention to Your Gut Health
It was retired U.S. athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee who said: “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” As we grow older, however, it becomes increasingly important to pay close attention to our health and well-being. Regardless of how active we are or how healthy a diet we are following, our bodies eventually begin to display signs of aging. While … [Read more...]
Why Preventive Healthcare Starts with What You Eat
Your body is surprisingly similar to your car in many ways. It’s important to get routine maintenance done, especially with age. You’ve also got to have the right fuel to keep everything running smoothly and correctly. And finally, the better you take care of it and utilize preventive healthcare measures now, the longer it will last. This means eating the right foods, taking … [Read more...]
Albertini International: Skin Care and Menopause
Do you look at your skin nowadays and think to yourself . . . Mom, is that you? Is it dry, blotchy, and saggy? For most of us, that’s what happens when we get older, unless you’re super diligent. I asked the CEO of Albertini International for her thoughts about hydration over 50 and how menopause affects our skin. Valorie Albertini has been deeply involved in … [Read more...]
My First and Last Film: Interview with the Director Tracey Thomas
I love it when women take it upon themselves to do something that they’ve never done before. Tracey Thomas, a Baby Boomer woman from Milwaukee, produced and directed the documentary “My First and Last Film.” Now on Amazon Prime. She interviewed various people over 60 to find out how they felt about aging. While the film was in production, Dennis, her cinematographer/ … [Read more...]
