Fashion in senior living: Are older women less fashionable or are we differently fashionable?
I’d say we tend to choose elegance over skimp, quality over glitter, composition over flamboyance. But this is not a change that is imposed or is uncomfortable. Rather one grows naturally into it, I think, as you move from one stage of life into the next. Your fashion is a statement about you – your personality, your emotion, your self-confidence, your choices, what you think about yourself. Not only is your personality reflected in what you wear, but what you wear influences the personality you display.
Regarding wellness : Today’s accepted understanding is that wellness practice should become a way of life, but when you are a senior it is critical. Approaching your senior years you begin to notice that you are more susceptible to the big changes in body appearance and functioning. This website discusses about issues and answers that relate to seniors and senior living.
This question was asked on Quora.com – What is a typical day for a retired person? [ https://www.quora.com/ ] Since I am one of those ‘retired persons’, I replied. Maybe my information adds something to someone else who is thinking of retirement with excitement or maybe trepidation. My Typical Day I don’t know that our days […]
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Someone expressed the following problem on one of the blog sites that I visit frequently (quora.com) and I felt moved to make a response. [ See https://www.quora.com/ ] . “Is apathy a normal part of aging? During the months leading to age 60 I lost all drive for doing things I had previously enjoyed, (exercise,
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Word Recall When I came across this question recently – As we grow older, why is it sometimes more difficult to think of the word we want to say? – I felt obliged to pause and give it thought. I have noticed that too often in my conversations nowadays there are times when I can’t
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What Are Some Ways For a Disabled Senior Citizen to Make Money? Aside: Many senior citizens, particularly retirees, find it difficult to make extra needed money. Imagine therefore how much more difficult it could be making money as a disabled senior. [Note: I am not fond of the term disabled because of its connotations. However
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Why Did I Suddenly Grow Old? This question (above) was asked by a questioner on Quora.com and it raises some interesting thoughts and questions – When did I grow old? Do I feel old? Does one suddenly grow old? [ Quora is found at https://www.quora.com/ ] So, do we suddenly grow old? When I think
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Difficult Recalling That Word? Is there a connection between memory and aging? The following discussion is in response to a question posed on Quora.com. However I have expanded this version into a more fulsome discussion. Quora Link: https://www.quora.com/ Quora question as asked: As we grow older, why is it sometimes more difficult to think of
Why The Elderly Shouldn’t Drive The following blog is in response to a question posed on Quora.com. In this blog I have expanded slightly on my Quora answer on why the elderly shouldn’t drive. [link: https://www.quora.com/ ] Quora question : What are three reasons why the elderly shouldn’t drive? My Elderly Mother – The Driver
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Does Age Difference Matter In Love Relationships? I have asked this question regarding age difference in love, of both men and women to see if there may be difference in their perspectives. Judge for yourself from the answers below. Here is a short and interesting answer though from my friend Vance – a man. Question
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Seniors In Love – Fact or Fiction Here is are two interesting quotes from Psychology Today. Link below: [ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-name-love/201910/what-love-means-when-youre-old ] Quotes: “Contrary to popular belief, older people are often happier and more romantically attached than their younger counterparts. The nature of these romantic attachments, however, may differ.” “Mature calmness is exciting. I am so
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Age With Attitude I believe in aging beautifully – don’t we all? Though we may practice aging beautifully there are a few little ailments that are likely to become bothersome even after practicing a healthy eating regime, taking the prescribed 8 impossible glasses of water daily, and keeping up with our 5-hour per week exercise
