Tag: Older

7 Style Mistakes That Make You Look Older And Dumpy

Every woman wants to look and feel her best, regardless of her age. But sometimes, our style choices can make us look older and less vibrant than we actually are. In this article, we’ll go over 7 common style mistakes that can add years to your appearance, and provide you with tips to avoid th...

Understanding this made me calmer as I grew older

As the son of an English diplomat, I spent some years in my early teens living on the Caribbean island of Barbados. It was there that I was introduced to the game of golf. I would occasionally join my father and his friends on palm-fringed golf courses, and it didn’t take me long to get a f...

How To Retire At 50 In 5 Steps

Before you retire, make sure you can support yourself and your spouse or family. Most people who reach age 50 can expect to live another 30 to 40 years, or even longer if they’re healthy and if their older relatives lived into their 80s or 90s. Step1 To have a secure retirement, first ...

Most Older Women Who Travel Solo Are Married; Spouse at Home

I have traveled with a partner and with several tour groups. I will only travel with Road Scholar from now on, after several trips with them. People like tour groups for various reasons, so one tour group is not a match for everyone’s priorities. Road Scholar is a popular option f...

Climate Change Is a Growing Risk for Older Women

When forest fires roared through Carpinteria, Calif., in 2017, 88-year-old Nadine Demalleville had just five minutes to evacuate the mobile home where she lived alone with her beloved cats. The former nurse relied on a wheelchair and had no way to get herself to the emergency shelter 20 miles away. ...