We spend so much of our adult lives working that it can be difficult to switch off when the time for retirement comes. If you are used to 40+ hour weeks of work, going down to nothing...
It was last fall when I first heard the scuttling of something in my roof. I couldn’t help but wonder who was up there living rent-free! A little concerned and wary to have a look, I plucked...
A growing problem that has been flying under the radar is prescription drug abuse among the elderly. Over half the people in the U.S. aged 50-85 take 5 or more medications. As people age, the number of...
The process of retirement planning can seem quite daunting, not to mention complicated. With that in mind, it isn’t too much of a surprise to know that only 44 percent of Aussies over 40 feel as though...
When it comes to menopause, there’s a big question that comes up for all of us: When will it end? Recognizing the signs of menopause ‘ending’ is just as important as understanding the signs of its beginning....
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly 30% of the entire U.S. population will have served as a caregiver for a family member at some point in their lifetime. While caregiving is one of the most...
Experiencing pelvic pain post-menopause is quite common and the only possible causes ruled out are pregnancy and menstrual cramps. Everything else that could have caused someone to experience pelvic pain as a younger woman is still valid...
Growing older can feel like a burden, but it doesn’t have to. How we approach aging and manage our life can have a big impact on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. If you’ve reached your 60s...
Undoubtedly, vertigo can be one of the most confusing and even terrifying medical conditions a person can experience. It can affect people from all walks of life; however, its chronic form primarily occurs in older adults. Perhaps...
When you have a rodent infestation, it can be difficult to know what to do. Not only is it disturbing, but infestations can also be very difficult to get rid of. There are a variety of things...
Safety should always be a primary concern when shopping for a new vehicle—especially as we grow older. It doesn’t matter how confident you feel about your driving skills; CDC stats show we’re more likely to crash the...
Many of us women over 50 have seen the photos from our friends or family and their baking activity during the past years quarantines. You may have also noticed the lack of baking supplies in the supermarket,...
Do you suffer from constant heartburn, bloating, indigestion, burping, or other gastric problems? Do you feel uncomfortable wearing tight clothes? When you experience these, do you feel pressured to do what it takes to end them? Or,...
Since the lockdown started, you spend more time with your grandchildren. You are grateful for it since you can see them growing and becoming more mature. You won’t have this opportunity if you need to go to...
Pursuing a divorce is never a simple matter of submitting documentation and playing the waiting game; it represents a long and challenging process and one that takes a financial and emotional toll on both parties. There are...
Today, compared to before, many consumers have changed their interest from a mass-produced product to sustainable and natural items. It can be for home use or for personal application, people now understand the importance and need for...