Siblings John and Ruth both had a longer-than-average lifespan. John lived until he was 90, and Ruth lived until she was 94. However, John had a much longer healthspan. A Shorter Lifespan but a Longer Healthspan After John retired from his position as a marketing manager, he started sharing his expertise as a volunteer for …
As we get older, we should feel stronger, more confident, and empowered. But as women, we often feel less empowered—diminished and even invisible. In fact, feeling invisible is one of the most common complaints of women 50+—especially as we face increasing age biases in the workplace. Moving into our fifties and beyond, our workplace …
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My dog, Ranger, is ten years old. For his breed and size, he’s had a long life. He’s been treated very well and has lots of doting neighbor friends. Of course, we all know that when we adopt a dog (or other pet), we’ll most likely outlive them—it is part of the package we …
My first book, Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+ is now available on Amazon. I spent a few years researching ageism – something the World Health Organization has suggested is still one of the most accepted forms of discrimination today. As I was doing my research and talking to …