Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Regrets
March 2, 2022
By Alice Herb As I will be 90 next year, I’ve been asked to look back to any regrets I may have. I hadn’t been thinking of any regrets and at first, I couldn’t figure out what I may have regretted – decisions I made, paths I followed, listening…
Self-Love: Accepting Your Aging And Changing Body
February 9, 2022
The pressure is real for so many of us who have crossed that line (wherever it runs) from middle-aged to the next stage. When we see women in their 50s like Jennifer Lopez or Nicole Kidman look slim and glamorous, it’s hard not to take note of the fact that…
How ‘Bout Those Hamstrings ?!?! By Louise Applebome
February 2, 2022
During a recent virtual yoga class using Zoom, I lost my network connection. It happened just as we were beginning a hamstring stretch on the first side. I quickly pivoted, grabbed my phone, and sent a text to one of the students asking her to continue with “strap…
Gone And Forgotten? The Challenge Of Self Neglect Among Seniors
December 9, 2021
Over the years, we’ve addressed some of the dangers facing older adults from both physical and financial abuse. Whether from strangers scamming seniors on the internet or from familiar faces coming into the home and exploiting isolated older adults, there’s tremendous concern that even savvy older adults may fall victim…
“Dad” Dressing: Tips On Becoming A Stylish Older Man
November 17, 2021
It’s rare that the spotlight shines on older fashionable men, but this Fall it seems the combination of casual looks, comfort, and authenticity are putting older men, and “older man” style, into the limelight. First came a recent article in GQ Magazine suggesting to men of all ages that “old…
A Turn For The Worse? Going To The Doctor These Days
November 17, 2021
As almost any older person can tell you, going to the doctor can become a regular fact of life as the years tick by. And going to various specialists for specific problems can feel like the cost of growing older in this day and age. In fact, new research published…