Dry skin is a common problem and usually gets worse in winter when the humidity and air temperature are lower. Winter itch occurs in people of all ages, with or without serious skin problems, but especially when you're over 60. As you age, the lack of fat in your skin's surface layer causes it to dry and lose elasticity. Harsh bath soaps, detergents, and cleaning … [Read more...]
Practical Solutions for Problems Baby Boomers Face with Aging
As a blogger, I get to try new products that are designed to help us as we grow older. We may still feel young but now that we're getting older, we sometimes have to deal with obstacles that are frustrating. In this post, I highlight products I’ve tried that offer practical solutions to some of those challenges. Cocoons Eyewear Problem: Juggling your other eyeglasses with … [Read more...]
Bone Density Scan: Why Women Over 50 Need to Schedule One
I had my bone density scan this year, which is recommended for women 50+. It’s a quick and easy low-radiation test that takes no more than 10 minutes to complete but it’s so important for at our age. My scan indicated that I have Osteopenia. That sounds ominous, but it’s just a scary-sounding name for some bone loss, which not uncommon for a woman over 65 like me. A visit … [Read more...]
Tips for Combating Cold Weather Blues so You Won’t Feel SAD
coldWe’ve gone through enough yearly transitions into the cold weather months to know that with the seasonal change can come feelings of sadness. Believe it or not, there is a medical term for this. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is common in the gloomy fall and winter months and is accompanied by feelings of hopelessness. It is also more common in women than in … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things I Learned in Retirement Lifestyle Creation
My retirement was highly anticipated and poorly prepared. I had done due diligence on the financial side of things, but I had just vague assumptions about what life would be like if I didn’t have to work every day. I was a Type-A, critical-thinking workaholic. I had no hobbies, no exercise program, and few friend connections outside of my work relationships. I was too busy … [Read more...]
