Self Image

Despite dressing ourselves for decades, many of us still struggle to come up with some coherent sense of our “style.” That is, what, if anything, are we trying to convey with our clothing choices? Do we want the world to think of us as relaxed and unfussy? As organized and…

It’s a dilemma that many older women (and some men) confront: Whether to allow your face to age naturally without “intervention” or whether to embrace procedures, either (or both) small or large, to limit the effects of gravity, the loss of collagen, skin eruptions and other facial factors that affect…

Despite (or maybe because of) the ongoing aging of the world’s population, ageism continues to be a problem worldwide. A recent United Nations publication declared, “It is estimated that every second person in the world holds ‘moderately or highly ageist attitudes’.” Moreover, because of ageism, it’s estimated that economies worldwide…

In a survey described in Psychology Today, women across generations agreed that age should not equate with beauty. The survey reports that 61% of respondents believed “beauty” can be present at any age, and 75% of respondents were frustrated with the images of women presented in the media and marketing…

There are many reasons why at this time in your life, it might be hard to have a positive outlook on aging. We all face challenges as we get older, whether it’s due to our physical health, the health or well-being of loved ones, or such matters as finances, employment,…

So when was the last time you grabbed a backpack and hiked local trails or even National Parks? Are you planning to surf your local waters this summer or bike mountain trails on an extended ride? Does the thought of these outdoor adventures intrigue you or scare you? Do you…