The One Thing You May Not Be Doing to Protect Your Personal Independence

Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat better, exercise more, get plenty of rest and make sure you’re getting routine check-ups with your dentist and doctor. While I am passionate about all those things, this time I’m focusing on taking care...

Using Writing as Self-Care for Intentional Living

  Using Writing as Self-care by Diana Raab Diana Raab, PhD is an author, poet and speaker who also teaches classes on memoir writing. Her book, Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life can be found on Amazon. My...

6 Superfoods That Can Help Reverse the Aging Process

While aging is a natural process, your diet and lifestyle choices can have a direct impact on its speed. Thankfully, there are a variety of products in the market that can help you slow down the aging process. However, to benefit from this, you have to do away with...

How Wearable Tech is Helping Women in Their 50s Understand Their Health Goals

With age comes wisdom, but also many health concerns and challenges. Today, more than ever, women are becoming more connected and taking advantage of electronic devices. Wearables can help monitor and track health concerns and fitness goals. With women providing the...

Coping With Respite Care Guilt

Respite care is a useful resource that can bring a much-needed break to a caregiver. Unfortunately, it can also be accompanied by guilt. By guest blogger, Lee Elliott   It’s completely normal for caregivers to experience the need for a periodic break from their...

Fueling Your Fat Fix: Forbidden Foods That Are Okay to Eat

You may have been hearing for a while that fats should be back in our diets and on our plates. An overwhelming amount of research has confirmed that healthy fats contribute to overall good health. But this doesn’t give you permission to eat a steady diet of fast-food...