Anyone who’s been in a position of helping a loved one or friend through illness or even death knows how demanding and draining an experience that can be. While your instinct is to be giving and compassionate, at a certain point the well runs dry- and you may find yourself…

Some of us have been very lucky in our lives: we’ve found a life partner, nurtured a healthy family and maybe even found our life’s “purpose”- be it work, religion, volunteering or some other passion. And while luck and good timing may play a large role in these efforts, new…

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…

Are your summer plans coming together? Are you including some pool or beach time, or maybe some hiking or outdoor activities? If so, you might want to consider if you’ll have the strength and stamina to do what you’ve planned.   It’s a good time, then, for a refresher on…

(This piece first appeared on, and is reprinted with the permission of, the fabulous website Lustre)   Knee-deep into my “post-retirement life,” I frequently find myself busier than I’ve ever been. So many hours are spent at the theater, sharing meals with family and friends, traveling across the country to…

When you look in that morning mirror, what do you see? More importantly, does the image you see match what you feel inside? For many of us, especially as we get older, our “inner self” seems disconnected from our physical appearance or the impression that others have of us. Are…