Culture

We’ve all dealt with some of the hard truths and realities of what growing older can mean, both the bad and the good. From our bodies slowing down to our discovery of the positives that can arise, we each experience moments of both despair and wonderment, sometimes at the same…

Despite (or maybe because of) the ongoing aging of the world’s population, ageism continues to be a problem worldwide. A recent United Nations publication declared, “It is estimated that every second person in the world holds ‘moderately or highly ageist attitudes’.” Moreover, because of ageism, it’s estimated that economies worldwide…

As we head toward New York Fashion Week, it’s only right to pay tribute to the role of fashion in society, and to the older women who pioneered (and still do) the fashion trends that have taken hold. Accordingly, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York recently published an…

In a survey described in Psychology Today, women across generations agreed that age should not equate with beauty. The survey reports that 61% of respondents believed “beauty” can be present at any age, and 75% of respondents were frustrated with the images of women presented in the media and marketing…

Dating is never an easy proposition, but putting yourself out there as an older person, with a history, experiences and a mature sense of who you are and what you want might be even more challenging. Dating is especially hard for older women, who may have difficulty finding a potential…

So it’s time to grab your canvas tote and head outside (under some shade with sunscreen, please) to dive into your favorite book or new summer sizzler. For many of us, there’s nothing better on a hot summer day than a cold drink and a hot new book. But what…