You saw it in a photograph—those wrinkles between your brows. You didn’t remember them looking that prominent before. You check the mirror and see that those fine lines around your eyes are getting deeper too. You don’t feel older, but you have to admit it: you look older. You don’t ...
With the summer weather upon us, Mother Nature is dialing up the heat. According to Climate Central, in the past half-century, summer temperatures have risen 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the U.S., with the eight largest increases occurring in cities in Texas, Idaho, and Nevada. With the more intense ...
During the extended shut-downs that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, many women lost access to their hairdressers. With salons closed for weeks on end, going gray became a trend, and one that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. There is no shortage of options when it comes to women's hair color. ...
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t relish the idea of choosing a new doctor. Unfortunately, if your doctor retires or moves away—or if you move to a new location yourself—it’s something you’ll need to do as soon as possible. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as ...
According to the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), there are more than 835,000 Americans currently residing inside assisted living communities. The majority of these are women 85 or older. Overall, about one million Americans are living in some type of senior living community and that number is expected to ...
If you’re an older person thinking about getting back into the dating world, you’re not alone. PEW research shows that about a third of American adults are single (not married or in a committed relationship), with 36 percent of those 65 and older saying they are single, compared to 23 ...
According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. Their losses total more than $3 billion per year. Since 2014, cybercrimes against older adults have increased 400 percent, and that's only for self-reported crimes. Researchers believe ...
Do you have trouble saying no? Many people do. If your default answer is yes anytime a friend, family member or co-worker asks you for help, you might be a bit of a people pleaser. If you find yourself feeling exhausted from putting other people’s needs ahead of your own, ...
It may be a few years away or a couple of decades down the road, but it’s never too early to begin planning for how you’ll live your best life in retirement. Shifting your mindset from worker to retiree may not be the most natural transition. Here are a few ...
