Today’s story was written by Andrea Pflaumer, who usually offers us sage style advice for us women over 50. But today, she muses on a topic that I have become all too familiar with over the past year of my life — caregiving. As we age, caregiving needs and challenges can shift, and people of […]

Falling in love with nature after 50 can help you find fulfillment, joy, and peace. I woke up this morning to a bright sun that appeared to be rising out of Lake Michigan. “Good morning, sun!” I said aloud, then became immediately enraptured by its glow upon the lake, looking like diamond crystals from the […]

Many organizations have local chapters, making it easier for women to find community and support close to home. Soothing Melodies – Can Music Ward Off Loneliness? I think music is a connection with other people, both literally and figuratively. Let me explain. Listening to any form of music can soothe any type of mood. On […]

Asking for help is an art form every woman over 50 needs to master. You must learn how to seek help, but it’s just as important to know who to ask to avoid feeling overwhelmed! Contemplating the potential negative outcomes that might happen when asking for help can also be beneficial. Understanding how others will […]

Rejection hurts, but it can have a positive effect if you can remember that it is generally the other person or groups of people that have a problem. Therefore, consider your choices before you fall apart. Of course, at the time you are experiencing the sting of unacceptance, you will naturally experience unpleasant feelings; sadness, […]