Fleeing Facebook? There’s A New Social Media Platform For Older Adults
April 6, 2022
Okay, so the question is, whether and how do you currently use Facebook? Do you check it every morning for the latest updates from your family and friends? Do you count on it to remind you about important birthdays? Do you treasure the shared photos of grandchildren or family vacations…
After A Fashion: Have You Reached The Age To Trust Your Own Style Judgment?
February 15, 2022
Have you noticed the number of women “of a certain age” dazzling your screens these days? From Sandra Oh to Olivia Coleman to Kate Winslet, these are substantive women reshaping popular culture to demonstrate the heft and complexity (not to mention style) of women as they grow older. Not only…
Come Into Fashion: Stylish Older Adults Set The Tone For Comfort And Confidence
January 19, 2022
It wasn’t at all inevitable, but it appears that stylish older adults have become fashion trendsetters and social media influencers. While just going about their lives in a way that reflects their personal style and confidence, and recognizing the need for comfort (and comfort in one’s own skin) once you…
Glamour Gals: Older Women Challenge Ageist Beauty Norms
December 9, 2021
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then it appears that a lot of older women are now ready to declare themselves beautiful. And former supermodel Paulina Porizkova, at age 56, is leading the charge. The trend of older women speaking out against ageist standards of what…
An Act Of Liberation: Women Rejoice Over No Longer Coloring Their Hair
September 29, 2021
In the early days of the pandemic, when salons were closing and we were all staying home, the dilemma of how to upkeep your (dyed) hair color became a conundrum for many and the butt of jokes for some (remember the phrase “We’re exactly 3 weeks away from knowing everyone’s…
Book Keeping: Consider These New Books For Your Collection
September 22, 2021
Periodically, we like to make sure you’re aware of newly published or about-to-be-published books by authors addressing various aspects of aging. This new season is no exception to the trend of “aging” books, each written about a different and sometimes highly personal challenge that many of us face as we…