*Guest post by Sarah Noel Aging is part of life, and it affects every person differently. Some seniors are able to retain their independence well into their golden years, while others may need assistance with daily tasks. If you have an aging loved one who falls into the latter category, you might wonder whether it’s time to move closer to them. This can help you spend more time with them and provide them with the care they need. Consider the following steps from thisisyourbestyear to make the moving process as easy as possible. Look for Signs That It’s Time The first thing you must do is look ..read more

*Guest post by Salvatore Presti Believe it or not, designing an elegant and cozy living space that looks fit for Pinterest doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, it’s pretty simple (and fun) to turn your home into a warm and inviting retreat without breaking the bank–it just takes a little imagination and some thought. Let’s take a look at five low-cost strategies to elevate your living space so that both you and your guests will feel at home with a touch of luxury. Upgrade Flooring with Laminate Replacing the flooring in your home is one of the most subtle yet impactful improvem ..read more

*Guest post by Salvatore Presti Starting a small business is an exciting and challenging adventure.  It’s about turning your passion and ideas into something real that can make a difference.  But, the journey of starting and running a startup is not always easy.  It takes a lot of planning, hard work, and the ability to keep going even when things get tough. The things you do before you start the business are fundamental to your success.  From the very first idea to the day you launch your product, every step is important for your business to do well.  In this article ..read more

I have often wondered when we officially get old.  Is there a magic number that says that you have reached this milestone?  Is the magic number 65 when society tells you that you can retire? Is it 50?  Maybe it is 72 when you can get the full amount of your social security (if you are lucky enough to have social security). There have always been age rules that have been set in place.  Sometimes, society or the government picks the number.  Society/government can give you a number to legally marry, join the military, buy liquor, and do other things. At one time, the go ..read more

Wow, it’s a new year.  What are you going to do in 2024?  Are you writing it down?  Creating a vision board? Putting it in a journal? If you are doing any of the above, it’s great; if you aren’t, it’s also great.  Remember, we are women of a certain age and don’t fit a particular pattern. As they say, “There is more than one way to skin a cat.”  I’m not sure what they mean, but it sounds good. Look back at 2023.  What did you do in 2023 that was on your list?  Did you accomplish what you stated at the first of the year? Were you able to cross off any of your ..read more

“thisisyourbestyear” hopes that you and yours have a wonderful holiday season.  We are excited about the coming year and our journey with you. This year may have bought exciting things for some of us.  Some of us encountered health issues that we had never experienced before.  Some of us became caregivers to parents and/or spouses. Our work life may have changed, with some of us retiring, some going back to work, or starting a new career.  Travel, whether near or far, was experienced by some. There may have been new additions to our families which always makes our hearts sm ..read more

Have you noticed that it seems complicated for women of a certain age to learn how to do self-care?  When we were younger, there were the kids who had to be taken care of; they needed this and that.  Sometimes, it was the spouse that was the one that you took care of.  For those who worked outside the home, it was a juggling act where we seemed to always drop the one ball labeled “me.” As we have matured, we still find ourselves juggling–some are still into careers, starting new careers, taking care of grown children, raising a second set of children (grandchildren), volunteerin ..read more

I remember telling my students that the body’s flexibility decreases as we age, making simple tasks a little harder.  They weren’t having any of it.  Remember, they were high school students.  Some of them told me and showed me they could do a split, touch their toes, and many other things. I told them to think about babies.  Think about how flexible they are.  They can put their toes in their mouth (I never have understood why they do this, but they do). I had a few that said they could but were unwilling to show us–because they couldn’t. As we mature, we find that we ..read more

*guest post by Paul Gilbert As women enter their mature years, they often encounter changes in their living and working circumstances. Whether they are empty nesters, widowed, or simply looking to downsize, they have many housing options. These options range from communal living to private residences, each offering unique benefits and considerations. Let’s delve into some of these options in more detail. Co-Working Space Co-working spaces have transcended their initial appeal to young professionals and are now a promising option for older women. These spaces cater specifically to women who wis ..read more

Women of a certain age have calendars that are jammed packed with things to do, but somehow we forget one thing–exercise.  We have all kinds of reasons that we can’t exercise. Some of the reasons we give for not exercising are the distance to the gym, traffic, weather, time, and more. Well, fitness guru and boss woman Yolanda Harper is coming to the rescue. Yolanda has created a Tabata fitness program that jumpstarts your fitness journey in only 4 weeks. The Sweat, Burn, Repeat program is designed to help you burn a lot of calories while you do the exercises and even while you are resting ..read more