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So, you’ve done your retirement financial planning and you’ve even figured out where it makes the most sense to live during those “golden years.” As you contemplate getting the gold watch and walking out of the workplace, have you also given thought as to what you’re actually going to do,…

While you may have developed expert skills for applying makeup to your aging face, there may still be aspects of your appearance that seem to defy coverup. And for some of us, that’s just fine. But for others, there’s no getting around the curiosity that, with a few nips and…

Taking Care Of Myself   As my recent annual medical check-up was ending, my longtime personal physician stood up to shake my hand. I panicked. “You’re not thinking of retirement?” I asked. “No, I just want to congratulate you for the excellent care you take of yourself.” Startled, I asked…

Traveling Alone By Alice Herb   Traveling alone may come easily to many younger women, but it did create anxieties and issues for most women of my generation. When I was first widowed at 32, I thought that I would have to give up my love of travel since I…

Once you reach a “certain age” you’re at risk no matter how careful you are. And the statistics are scary. One in four older adults falls each year, and falls are the #1 cause of accidental deaths for those over 65. In fact, estimates are that every 19 minutes an…

Retirement By Alice Herb   Today I think I found out what retirement should be- and I think I might like it. I had an early morning periodontist appointment to have stitches taken out. The procedure was quickly over and I decided to take advantage of a gorgeous day in…