New For November: Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: My Feminism
November 13, 2019
My Feminism by Alice Herb I was reminded the other day that I am old enough to have been a liberated woman before the mass movement came together, one that still has a long way to go. How come I was free of society’s conventions regarding women’s roles? Good…
Chew The Fat: High-Fat Dairy And Other Dietary Quandaries
October 30, 2019
For many, there’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy taste of premium ice cream or the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a hot buttered roll. But while your tastebuds lust for these high-fat flavors, your heart may know something different. Despite suggestions that high-fat dairy is harmless to ingest, the reality is…
Girlfriends Getaway by Kathleen M. Rehl
October 23, 2019
Once a year, three girlfriends from across the country and I meet in an interesting location for several days. We’ve known each other for decades and range in age from our late 60s to early 70s. We’re a mixture of married, divorced, widowed and remarried women. Our children and…
Staying Put: The Financial Costs Of Aging In Place
October 23, 2019
The data are quite clear: most of us would rather grow older in our own homes than move to a facility or move in with family members. But the reality is that the home in which you raised your family or to which you downsized may not accommodate your changing…
New For October: Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: The Pain Of Loss
October 9, 2019
The Pain Of Loss by Alice Herb LOSS – such a tiny word that can envelop a world of experiences. I started thinking about loss again when one of my oldest friends- both in age (92) and number of years of our friendship (68)- died. I met Marianne on…
Weighty Issues: Guidance About Keeping Weight Under Control As You Get Older
October 2, 2019
So maybe your pants are feeling snug or you can no longer easily zip your jacket. Join the club. Weight gain feels almost like a right of passage for those of us entering our later years. And the implications are not only for your wardrobe. There’s increasing evidence that your…