Life Happens – Health

For women 50 and over or soon entering this new age range, this is a space for me to share my experiences in midlife with you. Embrace your age, wisdom, and this new chapter with me.

Why we are prone to falls as we age

There isn't a specific reason why women "fall" after age 50. However, there are certain factors that can contribute to an increased risk of falls as people age, including both biological and environmental factors. In this post I will share some of the changes I have...

Things Women Over 50 Should Know

I had so much fun writing this post! I am a work in progress and some of the items listed are TBD-to be done.. As a former people pleaser I have a difficult time saying no and I can spend days languishing over whether I hurt someones feelings. But saying no still made...

Practice Acts of Kindness it’s Free!

Yesterday I was reminded of how easy it is to judge or make assumptions about people. I have a colleague, really more of a friend of a friend, and  I have noticed how incredibly short and very negative in her comments and responses to others she can be. Almost rude in...

Celebration of Life

Losing a friend I recently attended a memorial service for someone that I have known off and on since kindergarten…a very long time! And although we may have lost touch over the years there is something about childhood friendships that always have meaning in your...

Healthy Aging for Women Over 50

Challenge yourself daily It is my belief that by challenging me daily I will not only stay mentally healthy but physically as well. Challenging yourself is one of the most important steps to personal growth. Without challenge or change there is no progress or...

Menopause Affects Us In Many Ways

Menopause and our day to day lives I am now on the other side of menopause; meaning I am not in the thick of hot flashes, sleepless nights, anxiety and extreme memory loss. But it does not mean that I am menopause free. I still have hot flashes but they are far far...

Hobbies for Women Over 50

Starting a new hobby after 50 Whether you are an empty nester or you are looking at retirement, are you thinking about picking up a new hobby? learning to play an instrument, learn a language or try a new sport? Or are you like me that during the pandemic and with...

Healthy Aging/Hidden Sugars/Exercise

With a new year usually comes healthy living goals and resolutions. Some attainable and some not so much. But if you follow me you know I don't believe in resolutions, in my opinion they are just too easy to give up on, but I do believe in setting goals. Little things...

Word For The Year

Do you choose a word for the year? This is different from word of the year which is said to have been created by Oxford Languages and is chosen by the popularity of a word used by the population over 12 months. Word for the year is what an individual personally...

Feeling blue over the Christmas Holidays?

Why do so many individuals feel blue over the Christmas holidays? Is it the stress of preparing and decorating our homes, gathering with family that may or may not get along, all of the shopping for food, decorations and gifts. Or perhaps we compare ourselves to how...
Why we are prone to falls as we age

Why we are prone to falls as we age

There isn't a specific reason why women "fall" after age 50. However, there are certain factors that can contribute to an increased risk of falls as people age, including both biological and environmental factors. In this post I will share some of the changes I have...

Things Women Over 50 Should Know

Things Women Over 50 Should Know

I had so much fun writing this post! I am a work in progress and some of the items listed are TBD-to be done.. As a former people pleaser I have a difficult time saying no and I can spend days languishing over whether I hurt someones feelings. But saying no still made...

Practice Acts of Kindness it’s Free!

Practice Acts of Kindness it’s Free!

Yesterday I was reminded of how easy it is to judge or make assumptions about people. I have a colleague, really more of a friend of a friend, and  I have noticed how incredibly short and very negative in her comments and responses to others she can be. Almost rude in...

Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life

Losing a friend I recently attended a memorial service for someone that I have known off and on since kindergarten…a very long time! And although we may have lost touch over the years there is something about childhood friendships that always have meaning in your...

Healthy Aging for Women Over 50

Healthy Aging for Women Over 50

Challenge yourself daily It is my belief that by challenging me daily I will not only stay mentally healthy but physically as well. Challenging yourself is one of the most important steps to personal growth. Without challenge or change there is no progress or...

Menopause Affects Us In Many Ways

Menopause Affects Us In Many Ways

Menopause and our day to day lives I am now on the other side of menopause; meaning I am not in the thick of hot flashes, sleepless nights, anxiety and extreme memory loss. But it does not mean that I am menopause free. I still have hot flashes but they are far far...

Hobbies for Women Over 50

Hobbies for Women Over 50

Starting a new hobby after 50 Whether you are an empty nester or you are looking at retirement, are you thinking about picking up a new hobby? learning to play an instrument, learn a language or try a new sport? Or are you like me that during the pandemic and with...

Healthy Aging/Hidden Sugars/Exercise

Healthy Aging/Hidden Sugars/Exercise

With a new year usually comes healthy living goals and resolutions. Some attainable and some not so much. But if you follow me you know I don't believe in resolutions, in my opinion they are just too easy to give up on, but I do believe in setting goals. Little things...

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