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Here’s to Olderpreneurs! Why Starting a Business After 50 Makes Sense

On June 20, 2017 / Aging Gracefully, Careers

While many decry the lack of women at the top of the corporate chain at Fortune 500 companies, there is much to be said about the numerous successful women entrepreneurs who are making their mark. A few stats from Entrepreneur.com Women own 10.6 million businesses in the U.S.A. They employ 19.1 million workers- one in every seven employees. Their businesses account for $2.5 trillion in sales For many women starting a business is their only option for financial security and independence. This is especially true for women over 50 who are finding their job prospects tougher than ever in the workforce, or whose

What’s In Your Glass?

On June 4, 2017 / Aging Gracefully, Women's Health

Here’s an essential item we should all stock in our bathrooms and beach bags: a shot glass. That’s the amount of sunscreen you need to cover your body, according to skin cancer specialist, Dr. Larisa Geskin (Columbia Univ. Medical Center/Columbia Doctors), a recent guest on Fearless Fabulous You! The only thing I am more mindful about than what I put in my body these days is what I put on it. Sunscreen is the single most important product you need for protection against skin cancer and premature aging. A little skintelligence: One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. About 90%

Ageism- Take a Hike!

On May 15, 2017 / Aging Gracefully, Attitude Adjustment

Recently I attended a movie screening for my friend, Kathleen Squires’ new film, “James Beard: America’s First Foodie.” The screening was hosted by AARP. The trailer before the film was themed “take another look at AARP.” It showed vibrant, sexy, loving and active seniors. That’s right: Ageism, take a hike! According to AARP, about two in three workers between the ages of 45-74 have experienced ageism issues in the workforce. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was supposed to address unfairness, but in 2015, over 21,000 complaints were filed with the government. Management often sites stamina and energy, lack

Act My Age? Which One?

On April 24, 2017 / Aging Gracefully, Attitude Adjustment

I just celebrated my 40th high school class reunion in Chattanooga. I graduated Girls Preparatory School (GPS), a private girls school established in 1906. They say in Chattanooga that you “you can spot a GPS girl” by the way they she carries herself, her poise and her manners. You can see it in her spirit as well. The school colors are black and blue, and students and alumnae are called “bruisers.” Ironically, Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines a bruiser as a “husky man.” But the more urban definition is “someone who’s tough and doesn’t get taken down easily, someone with a

Don’t Waste Your Muscles!

On August 5, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

Most adults lose up to 8% of their muscle mass each decade after age 40. This can accelerate to 15% at age 70. Many of us are aware of the importance of strong muscles, but are we doing all we can to make sure they stay that way? If you think about your body as a house, your bones are the frame, your muscles and tissues are the infrastructure and insulation, and your blood is the circulation system. Like a house, you need to maintain your body to minimize sags, droops, warps, creaks and cracks that come with age. According to a

How To Get Your Glow Going- The Natural Way

On July 29, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Healthy Living, Physical Beauty

Do you glow? I don’t mean in the irradiated sense or sparkled up with bling bling. I mean a glow that is your natural radiance. The “glow” is when your skin is clear; your hair shines, your eyes are bright; your energy is strong. You exude vitality and brilliance that cannot be purchased in a bottle or wrapped around your body. Clothes, jewelry and makeup can enhance your glow, but they cannot create it or replace it. Many say being in love and having a healthy fulfilling sex life helps. I agree, because your glow comes from inner peace, a sense

Is Your Elderly Parent Eating Properly? Fearless Fabulous You! July 11

On July 10, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Nutrition and Diet, Over 50

Remember when your Mom used to bug you about eating your vegetables when you were a child? Well, in my case the shoe is now on the other foot. My 80ish young at heart mother does not like to eat vegetables. Nor does she like to cook. Her meals consist of supermarket takeout or restaurant leftovers or, sigh!, slices of cake and pie. She has a wicked sweet tooth. I worry she is too thin and malnourished; she brushes it off as earning the right at her age to eat whatever she wants if it tastes good. According to the nonprofit

Fearless Fabulous You! Ladies & Gen(t)itals

On May 23, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Women's Health

Last week the news media was buzzing over a penis transplant. The man who suffered from penile cancer was open about his choice to go public to encourage other men who’ve lost their genitals to cancer or to military combat. I consider the story one giant step for mankind. Men are usually mum about such things. Now, what if the shoe was on the other foot? Would the news media discuss a vagina transplant? Doubtful. In the same vein, commercials can advertise pills for erectile dysfunction, but how many ads have you seen that address women’s sexual dysfunction? While women

Pearls of Wisdom for Your Pearly Whites

On May 16, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Healthy Living

What do you notice first about someone you meet? Their eyes? Their smile? Their hair? According to a survey about first impressions with online dating participants conducted by Buzzfeed and Crest Whitestrips, over 23% of the 150,000 respondents said a person’s smile is the first thing they noticed. In fact several surveys (many naturally sponsored by companies who want to improve your teeth) report that bad teeth and breath are a #1 turnoff. Here’s one from the blog BeautyintheBag.com “Is your not quite so killer smile killing your love life?” Healthy white teeth and a smile that illuminates your face are attributes we all

Make No Bones About It……..

On May 2, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Women's Health

When it comes to our bones, there are no lucky breaks. One in two women over the age of 50 and one in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women. Osteoporosis causes an estimated two million broken bones a year. Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation. Make no bones about it. We all need to be proactive to protect our bones. May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know:

Menopause Should Not Mean Pushing the Pause Button on Pleasurable Sex

On March 27, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

According to a national study on sex conducted by Indiana University’s Center for Sexual Health Promotion “Many older adults continue to have active pleasurable sex lives, reporting a range of different behaviors and partner types.” The same study reported that 46 percent of men and 33 percent of women over 70 report that they masturbate, and 43 percent of men and 22 percent of women in the same age bracket say they engage in sexual intercourse. You may be reading this and either nodding your head in agreement or shaking it in disbelief, especially if you are experiencing symptoms of menopause.

The Ultimate List of 10 Things To Do Now

On March 2, 2016 / Aging Gracefully, Finances, Making Things Happen

When my father passed away from cancer in 2009, I remember one of the most frustrating things my mother and I dealt with was getting access to his various accounts and unlocking his mobile phone. We didn’t know the passwords. I have forgotten passwords to numerous accounts. I reset one, carefully file it away and then forget where the file is on my computer. It happens all the time, and I’m still sound of mind. Imagine 20-30 years from now! It’s more than just passwords that you should share with someone you trust. If you become incapacitated at any age,