Parenting later in life is a big decision, but has some enormous rewards. If you’re still considering taking on the challenge of raising a child, here are 3 more things you need to know. 1. Raising Infants Whether you’ve had infants of your own or not, raising a baby will be a major wakeup call. […]
6 Tasty Ways to Boost Your Immunity
As you age, your natural defenses can weaken and make you more susceptible to illness and infection. Keeping your body well and able to fight off the germs and viruses that threaten your health is vital. Luckily, there are many tasty ways to increase your number of healthy days, and decrease the longevity of any […]
Late in Life Parenting
Choosing to parent in your later years can be a big decision. There are lots of benefits and drawbacks to consider. Parenting an infant, child or teen has its individual challenges and rewards. And whether the arrangement is temporary or permanent, both your and their lives will change forever. If you’re considering taking on the […]
6 Super Easy Tips to Help Get in Your Greens …And No Salads!
We all know we should eat our greens. And even though we’ve been hearing it since we were kids, as you grow into your golden years you may be skipping your 5 servings of leafy green vegetables every day for heartier fare. As you age leafy greens and the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants they provide […]
Living with Family Later in Life
Your golden years are a time of rest and relaxation. Or at least it should be. But a growing number of seniors are finding themselves sharing their lives, and home, with family instead of retiring to a remote area and welcoming visitors on vacation. Houses may empty out when grown children leave, but can quickly […]
More on Late in Life Marriage
Beginning a new romance in your golden years comes with opportunities and challenges. Unions in your senior years have uncommon aspects that need to be considered. It can be hard to face these issues not knowing if your experience is typical, or what exactly to expect. So to help you navigate your senior romantic landscape, […]
Late in Life Marriage
Starting a new romance in your golden years comes with unique challenges. You may be anticipating a certain dating scene but come across a very different romantic landscape. The circumstances that may have initiated or disintegrated previous partnerships have likely vastly evolved. New technology, old traditions, changing politics and grown children could all play a […]
Late in Life Dating
Dating can be a daunting task as you enter your golden years. The pain of losing a spouse to natural causes, chronic illness, or a devastating accident can deter some from seeking love again. Likewise, ending a long marriage to a nasty divorce or gradual drifting apart may color your view on romance in general. […]
3 Keys to Going Gluten-Free
As you age your body goes through many changes. A lifetime of eating habits may suddenly need to be adjusted if you find yourself feeling weak, tired, bloated or in pain when you eat certain foods. The onset of dietary allergies, intolerance or sensitivities can be gradual. Or it can hit you swiftly and cause […]
5 Easy Ways to Cut Dairy from Your Diet
Your diet becomes ever more important as you age. Your mind and body changes over time and you may find it harder to digest certain foods in your golden years. Many people find out they have developed an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance to certain foods spontaneously. While others come to realize they’ve always have problems […]