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Memorial Day: Grief & Loss

While Memorial Day is meant to honor military men and women who died in service, for me it is about remembering and honoring those who died who were dear to us. Some thoughts, interesting takes, research, helpful hints and even humor on grief and loss in the latest episode -- published a bit earlier this week -- of WomanWorthy:  Real Talk About Real Issues for Women Over 60.

The Psychology of Aging: An Intergenerational Approach

A psychology professor at Shepherd University in West Virginia has a unique way of teaching her annual "Psychology of Aging" course.  Dr. Heidi Dobish works with both college students and community senior adults, bringing them together online in an in-depth approach to debunking stereotypes.  New older adult participants are welcome! Contacts and comments on the WomanWorthy Facebook page.

Public Policy and Older Women

A couple of questions to ponder:  do we in the U.S. have any public policy that's directed specifically toward older women?  And if we do, are older women at the policy-making table?  Here's what I found out. 

Boomerang Boomers

People are going back to work and there are plenty of jobs available, and one of the growing number of populations doing this is retirees -- the "boomerang boomers".  Why? For the money?  For a "purpose-filled life"?  Or to have..."something to point to"? 

Investigating MAPs

No, not as in cartography, but as in Medicare Advantage Plans.  I have one.  Do you, or are you considering one?  If so, you should know about this "late-breaking news".

Aging in Place

Active boomers have always been trend-setters, and we're still at it as we look down the road to the finishing line, opting for aging in place.  The pros and cons, and innovations are all in this podcast!

The Emotions of Caregiving

It is not uncommon for women over 60 to find themselves in -- or avoiding -- a caretaking role.  Or is it caregiving?  The two are not the same and they can encompass very different emotions.

Aging Artfully, Japanese-Style

The Japanese cherry blossom season comes to a close in Washington, D.C. this week, after more than a century of bountiful beauty, compelling me to take a closer look at aging artfully, Japanese-style.

Be A Traveler, Not a Tourist!

It's Spring...the threat of COVID seems to be on the wane...If you're thinking about traveling internationally, whether again or for the first time, why not consider traveling solo and independently?  Yes, of course you can do it after 60, and it offers so many rewards -- if, of course, you want to be a traveler, not a tourist!

Adapting to Technology

Ever think, "If I have to meet more technological challenge, I'm going to scream!"? Whether techie or techno-phobe, this just might be worth a listen!