I was a very thin child. So thin, that every week my mother dragged me to the local clinic to get vitamin injections… I hated it.
When I was six I looked like a 4 year old, when I was 16 I looked like 14 years old.
But when I reached the age of 18 … Oh my God , something happened and I became a round ball and swelled every year, getting larger and larger like a snowball . I guess that hormones were involved in the story , or maybe French Toasts which I suddenly discovered and became my favorite food in the world. Any way, I was constantly looking for new weight loss tips and I think that I also tried them all…
Anyway, my waist disappeared and instead appeared tires, my face turned into a full moon and my belly appeared in the door long before I did …
I tried every diet out there and every weight loss tips out there. I remember specially the “Rabin diet”. I had to eat one food every day, such as cottage cheese or apple, or boiled eggs. I had to eat six units of the same food and I can’t even try to describe how disgusting it is to eat 6 hard boiled eggs and nothing else.
Oh yes , I lost weight but I was constantly hungry and needless to say a week later I stumble to the kitchen with a longing for the French Toast and I doubled the quantities …
Over the years I have learned to eat right , exercise and keep metabolism (I will tell you more about it in a separate post ) and primarily figured that like all areas, also in diet and weigh loss, men and women are different.
So I was so happy to see this program “The Venus Factor” designed just for women . This process aims to increase metabolic process and lead to a controlled decline in your body weight and most importantly – keep the results! Learn More!
As much as I think that this is a good weight loss program, specially because it designed for women only, It is important to emphasize that everyone responds differently to different diets so it is important that the expectations will be realistic.
Disclaimer: All information and results stated in this post are for information purposes only. The information is not specific medical advice for any individual. The content of this post should not substitute medical advice from a health professional. If you have a health problem, speak to your doctor or a health professional immediately about your condition.
]]>After many days of bad hair, just when I had accepted that bad hair day is my existential state of mind and I need to learn how to accept it, then, boom! It just happened.
Needless to say, all the girls here understand the metaphor.
Sometimes the moment just comes when you get tired of dating, trying so hard to be nice and most of the dates just wear you out and leave you impatient and drained of energy.
You decide that you are actually quite comfortable with the current situation, with your intoxicating sense of independence, freedom and endless possibilities to do just whatever you want to do.
But all of us have this urge to find our soulmate. Sometimes we take a break from trying, but soon enough we re-enter the arena and try again.
The trial month at that dating site left me overwhelmed and breathless. I apologized in advance (on my profile) for not answering every message that I get. I just didn’t want to go into a merry-go-round of endless dates.
Towards the end of the month, I stopped answering messages altogether and waited for the subscription to end.
Suddenly, I got a phone call from someone I did not even remember leaving a phone call to.
I went to meet him with a definite sense of reluctance, telling myself that I’ll give this final date 30 minutes at the most.
It turned out to be an hour and a half date, in which we laughed, shared thoughts and dreams and enjoyed every minute.
Since then we’ve been together. We are in love like 15-year-olds and feel that we have received the greatest gift of all, for our golden age.
What is the conclusion? There is no conclusion!
One thing is clear to me, that, like Noah’s Ark, most of us are meant to be in a relationship and are looking for this special one to complete us. The message is simply to not give up. Be yourself, enjoy your life, get stronger and build a stable foundation for the love and partnership that will enter your life.
“When you build it, they will come” (Field of Dreams)
I hope that this new relationship will last for many years. I hope that I’ll be able to apply what the past has taught me. Because it’s okay to make mistakes, but it’s definitely not OK not to learn from those mistakes.
Oh Gosh, I urgently want to assemble a set of feminine, soft, sexy clothes … to suit the good hair that I now have.
Stay tuned to the Golden Sexy Vibes outfit!
Love you girls!
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For some of us this is Chapter B. For others it’s even chapter C or D. But we don’t give up because we all need the love and caring that comes with relationships. Unfortunately, the older we get, the harder it is to find a relationship.
It’s hard to find a “twin soul” a significant other who will will be supportive, loving, passionate, kind …
I wish that I could give you a tip here that will help us all but girls, it’s not easy at all. So maybe I’ll just tell you about my last experience.
Recently I was in contact with a wonderful man. He had in him almost everything I wished for. He was attentive, full of love, caring, wanting to give … all I actually dreamed about.
I wanted such a relationship for a very long time. I was looking for someone to treat me as I felt that I should be treated and I got it big time. A loving man came to me, he wanted a serious relationship, he was giving and warm. In short, everything I wanted.
But I wasn’t happy or comfortable with this relationship. What did I miss? Why it didn’t work out?
It was strange but suddenly I realized that while I waited for Mr. right and while I searched, something happened to me and within me.
During the time that I was alone I developed a new career and added a home based business (in addition to my 9-5 job). I developed and invested in relationships with my childhood friends whom I always took for granted and whom from time to time abandoned in favor of failed relationships.
I traveled abroad alone for the first time in my life and I enjoyed every minute. Yes, I was sometimes sad in the evenings when I saw couples at my age hanging out together but yet, it was a good, liberating experience.
And of course, my family. Our children and grandchildren around us are the strongest backbone which supports our whole being.
The simple fact was that my needs had changed. That I no longer need a close partner with me at home twenty four seven. That I don’t want or need financial support. That it is important for me to preserve and enjoy my independence.
Suddenly I discovered that my dream was no longer relevant to who I am now and that this person, with all the goodness in him, was no longer suitable for me.
And I parted from him. Sadly but with the understanding that our needs are different.
So what am I saying here to myself and to all of us? Maybe a tip came out of it anyway. At this time that you are alone invest in yourself. Fall in love with yourself. Treat yourself kindly. Be in a relationship with yourself. For this is the ground and soil from which power grows.
]]>People who get into new relationship after the age of 50 wonder whether they should live together or not. Making a decision out of these two would not be something easy. Therefore, it would be a good idea to analyze the benefits that you can experience from both these options and go for the best one based on your preferences.
First of all, let’s analyze why you should live together after you get into a new relationship after 50. Well, if you take a look around, you would realize that almost all the couples are living together under one roof. So, why shouldn’t you do the same?
According to the relationship experts, living together with your new partner has the ability to strengthen your relationship. You would tend to get work done in collaboration with your partner. This can contribute towards the mutual understanding that you have towards your partner. When there is an excellent mutual understanding in between two of you, you will be able to reduce the chances of breaking up.
As you already know, romance is extremely important for the survival of a relationship. Romance would vanish when two of you are living in different houses. In order to cultivate romance, you should live together with your partner. That’s why it is extremely important for you to think about living under one roof. This can give you the opportunity to enjoy the best out of your relationship as well.
When you are after 50, you will find it as a difficult task to take care of yourself on your own. That’s where the assistance that you receive from your partner comes into play. You can work along with your partner in day to day activities. This will assist you to make your life much convenient. In addition, you will be able to strengthen the bond that you have towards your partner.
If you are looking forward to enjoy your life with more freedom after 50, you shouldn’t think about living with your new partner under one roof. That’s mainly because you are being watched throughout 24 hours of the day. If you try to live your life with freedom, you will get into unnecessary arguments, which can eliminate the quality of your relationship.
If each one of you have kids, they would not like to see you two living together after 50. If you are looking forward to maintain the relationships that you have with your children, you will need to think twice before you move into one house. That’s mainly because your children find it uncomfortable to live under such an environment or even visit you if they’ve already left the nest.
However, your kids would never restrict you from meeting your new partner. Therefore, why do you want to take that kind of a stress, when you can move ahead with your life instead of going through frustration?
I personally know couples who built a wonderful home with all the children of both sides. It took few years to blend all the ingredients together but today they have a home full of joy and light.
On the other hand, there are those who live comfortably in separate homes and enjoy mostly shared activities, traveling and social interactions.
The bottom line is that each couple has to find the right path that will suit both parties.
Good luck!
]]>The first impression does matter, and your skin plays a big role in making a first impression. This why the market is now flooded with wrinkle fillers since more and more people are trying to get rid of wrinkles and have flawless, wrinkle-free skin. The different types of wrinkle-fillers include:
Hyaluronic Acid Wrinkle Fillers
This is acid is naturally found in the body. This is a fact that has made it one of the most preferred facial injections for wrinkles. Some of these fillers include captique, juvederm, restylane and elevasse.
Similarly as with all infusions, they work by inflating the skin’s greasy tissue layer, which extends barely recognizable lines and profound fissures alike. A few individuals are fulfilled by the impacts of these facial injections. Some are most certainly not.
Hyaluronic acid was picked as a facial injection for wrinkles, since it ought to be very much endured, being normally present in the skin. Be that as it may, the dangers or reactions are the same as those found with different injected wrinkle fillers.
Side effects
Some of the side effects may include some bruises and little swellings.
The outcomes from Botox infusions last just a couple of months. These infusions really deaden the facial muscles and prevent wrinkle from falling into the spot that characteristic gravity put them. Converse with your specialist about what you should know about before you get Botox infusions.
There are a few brands of synthetics that are infused straightforwardly into the skin’s dermis layer. You will likewise discover manufactured fixings in creams that are applied.
While some of these fixings should empower collagen creation, which would enhance the skin’s immovability and stretch out wrinkling, their long and transient security has been addressed.
There are around two hundred reports of antagonistic responses consistently created by the injected wrinkle fillers. There are considerably more reports of unfriendly and hypersensitive responses created by the topically applied ones.
In the event that the manufactured filler is infused into a zone that is too thin, there is an expanded danger that solidified knobs will shape. Thus, they ought not to be infused close to the eyes. The range underneath and around the eyes is especially thin and delicate.
Collagen is a key a portion of your skin’s structure. It shapes a system of strands inside of your skin that function like a structure.
In youthful skin, the collagen system is in place and the skin remains saturated and versatile. After some time, the bolster structure debilitates and the skin loses its flexibility. The skin starts to lose its tone as the collagen bolster wears out. So an injection of collagen replenishes it.
]]>The decline of a women’s sex drive during menopause is considered by numerous sufferers to be a typical and unavoidable side effect. This can advance serious sentiments of trouble, dissatisfaction and blame; all feelings that uplift existing self-esteem issues.
While a portion of the physical changes that happen during menopause can credit to the loss of sex drive, a hefty portion of the genuine issues are really psychological in nature, and thusly can be dealt with adequately.
Stress – The menopause often occurs around the mid 50’s, a period where most ladies experience significant changes to their family life and careers. Kids moving out of the nest, parents getting too old and issues with spouses or partners can bring about hoisted anxiety levels or can increase the stress level. Stress is a typical component connected with a lowered sex drive, however fortunately stress can be lessened or totally maintained with a decent bolster system of family and companions.
Losing Interest Is Normal? – Another component of the menopause is the pre-considered thoughts that individuals regularly accept to be valid. Just on the grounds that numerous individuals say that a low sex drive is a typical side effect of the menopause, numerous ladies really acknowledge it to be valid, instead of taking a gander at other outer impacts on their sex drive, for example, stress, tiredness or weariness. Numerous women may utilize the menopause as a reason to conceal previous relationship issues, which will in the end get to be clear after some time.
Couple therapy has been appeared to be a successful strategy for conveying concealed issues to the surface. This can permit your relationship to at the end of the day prosper and diminish sentiments of blame and nervousness.
Check Your Medication – Commonly recommended antidepressants, for example, Prozac, and numerous blood pressure medications, all negatively affect your moods. In the event that you are on any medication like this, it might be justified regardless of your time going to your specialist or Doctor to consider your alternatives.
Obviously, the physical side effects of the menopause can likewise influence sex drive, however luckily there are currently sheltered, home grown cures that can ease these sentiments. Curcuma Comosa has been appeared to be fantastically compelling in countering vaginal dryness, hot flashes (flushes), emotional episodes and returning tone to bosoms and stomach.
In the event that you are genuinely interested in restoring your sexual coexistence, you deserve it, and your partner, to analyze every single conceivable arrangement, both physical and psychological.
]]>This program will help you to complete the journey and get your ex back (that is, if you still want him). I’m sure our children and grandchildren do not even imagine what emotions we experience at our older age. They find it difficult to understand that the intensity does not change, we want to really fall in love and find a partner for the last part of our lives and we are ready to do everything to make that happen. We are turning to dating sites, we ask friends to introduce us to potential partners, but overall, our age is much more difficult to find our soul mates.
Two months after my divorce, when I was at the peak of fear and insecurity after the divorce, when I asked myself, “Who would want you at fifty plus?” I decided to take the plunge and sign up for online dating site and immediately went back to my favorite activity at the time – cry inconsolably in bed.
A few days and three pounds less later I decided to have a look at and see if anybody noticed that I was there and behold! My mailbox was flashing, signaling to me: “Hey, I like you, can I get to know you”? Of course immediately my self confidence soared into the sky and I began filter and filter and filter finally allowed myself to give my number to three men but added alerts and restrictions such as – start with a text message, call from 6 pm to 6:05 and all kinds of obstacles that actually inform potential candidates – “I’m not ready, go home”!
The three knights did call and I told myself that as part of my self-confidence restoration I have to meet them and see what feedback I get face to face. Since I was still mourning and everyone seemed less then my ex, I arrived to the dates in a state of apathetic zombie. Then I realized that nothing in the world has changed. Men love to go hunting specially when the hunt runs away.
So I found myself in three dates with three men who continued to woo me with enthusiasm. It turned out that one of them was the one.
I think it all started to go wrong here .. Suddenly began to care too, suddenly I wanted this relationship badly, I even said to him after a month or so that I want to live together (all as part of panic and anxiety) . We found ourselves in a constant fight when he tried to slow down and I try to gallop ahead. I said to myself and to him (mistake number one!) We are wasting time! you are at your late sixties, and I am in my late fifties let’s do it now! immediately, yesterday!
And he said – I love you, I want this relationship, but I lived alone for so many years, give me some air, give me space, give me time to adjust…
Needless to tell (because I’m sure that all of you my beloved readers were once in the same place), I began to make life impossible for myself and for him. I was constantly frustrated, insulted and offended, when he had not meant to offend or hurt. All he wanted was to slow down. Past few months in which he showed exceptional resilience and I showed panic and anxiety the relationship began to dissolve until he broke up with me.
I searched and searched for answers online on how to behave and save this relationship until I found the program “Get your ex back”. , Although I told myself it is not intended for an older experienced woman like me .. but it turns out that truths are truths, no matter what age, no matter of geography, culture etc.
The amazing thing I always advise my friends how to behave in a relationship and it’s always work like magic! But as soon as I have experienced it myself it was much more difficult to act intelligently so the program puts me in a kind of rational behavior, self-control and peace of mind.
Now you ask – Are you together? Well, yes, we cgot back together. But I realize that I should persist in the way of behavior, develop self-esteem and inner strength and fall in love with the most important person in the universe: myself.
Many of us “the elders” think that when you’re over fifty, it is easier to forge a new relationship. The children grew up and most of them have already left home and basically nothing interferes with the new relationship that you found and all you have to do is to nurture and enjoy your significant other.
Wrong.
Your family and your children as well as his family and his children are two separate planets, two different cultures with different forms of behaviors and rules that sometimes seem odd to you.
For example, if your children and grandchildren live far away and you do not get to meet them often, and he, on the other hand, meets with his children and grandchildren once or twice a week, the frequency of “the others” meetings (which of course come at the expense of the time you share together) can cause tensions between the two of you.
Another example:
If one of your children is struggling with difficulties or crises of his own and you as a parent cannot stay away and must step in and help (which is only natural) sometimes may cause your partner to feel threatened or neglected ..
Another example is really classic.
Let’s say you’ve been alone and without a relationship for few years. You all probably experienced this: Your children, most likely one of them, the oldest one become “your partner in life”.
You go shopping together, spend time together, make joint decisions and also make financial decisions together and in fact your child is your partner.
What happens when a real partner enters the picture? This time it is the child who feels abandoned and threatened and finds it difficult to accept the new relationship.
In general, we come to Chapter B already consolidated with a cohesive personality which is difficult to change.
Although we are singles, we are actually a family and economic unit. Therefore the new person is actually an intruder who threatens the status quo.
What will happen if the new person, the same person our father or mother is in love with over their head, begins to influence them and change decisions and world order that we built together over the years?
It turns out that our next relationship is not simple and we must take into consideration all the other factors and the most significant of them is your partner children, those who are not your children. Those who you will never love like your own children, those who will never love you as their own mother or father.
Sorry to be so blunt but it’s the truth.
I do not pretend to be an expert, because it’s a continuous learning curve.
It has so many aspects, emotional, psychological and even legal.
I can only say that I gave a lot of love to his children. I did not try to replace their mother, I did not try too hard to push the bond between us before it ripened, I just let things happen of their own accord and I was there for them.
Our advantage as Chapter B partners in life is that the children of the other side have a new person, without prejudices, one who does not really know them and with whom they can open a new and clean page.
If the children understand that the new person in their parent’s life also have fears, especially when he or she is in the third and final stage of their life, if those grown up kids will understand that and be empathetic, they will try to alleviate the fears and provide security for the new member of the family, although they don’t share the same DNA. This person is getting old yet they also seek happiness and love. He or she may even need to feel protected, cared for and to contribute to this new “planets merger”
If both sides understand this (you as the new partner and them his or hers kids) then you may have made a wonderful extended family.
If not, try to enjoy the relationship itself and the time you have together and focus only on the relationship and what it gives to both of you.
Yours with love,
I remember as a child sitting around my grandmother’s kitchen with my aunts and my mother and the discussion of skin care arose. My grandmother was in her 50’s then and she always had these little jars of eye cream and facial cleanser that included a moisturizer. My grandmother always had beautiful skin even at age 90. She really didn’t spend a whole lot of money to invest in her skin. She just had some great genes and never smoked and drank in moderation.
People 70 years ago seemed to age a lot quicker than women do now. The styles were different and women in their 50’s were mainly homemakers and relied on their gardens to get them through the winter. The key was they used all natural foods back then and the aging process differed than it does now.
My grandmother told me if I wanted to have great looking skin as I aged, to eat whole natural foods, and drink plenty of water and exercise. She said a little color from the sun wouldn’t hurt my face as long as I did everything in moderation. I asked her about my skin when I was in my forties because I still didn’t have any lines or wrinkles. I asked her if I should wear liquid makeup and use facial powder yet. Her answer to that was no. She told me the diet I had chosen since my teens and all the swimming and biking I did, paid off and I had the skin of a 20 year old in my mid-forties. My grandmother told me to wait and start using facial products in my fifties if I really thought I needed them. She told me to continue what I was doing and I shouldn’t have any problems. She suggested a moisturizer but I still had oily skin in my forties, so at that time I didn’t require a moisturizer.
Grandmother said it all depends on the person and what their needs were. My skin was dark and oily and I drank loads of water throughout my life and that all contributed to my skin looking so young. I also wasn’t menopausal yet so that helped as well because our skin changes as we lose estrogen in our bodies when we age.
I am now in my late 50’s and the years I invested naturally in my body have helped me retain my elasticity and smoothness of my skin. I use a moisturizer in the winter with a spf ingredient but in the summer my skin is still oily. I never used foundation because my skin was smooth and I didn’t need it. Eye creams are nice for moisturizing those tiny crow’s feet, but I haven’t really got those yet either. I really believe that all the years of my workouts caused my own natural human growth hormone to kick in and preserve my skin and body. Thank you Grandmother.
]]>You can spend half your paycheck on every new anti-aging cream out there. You can also spend half your paycheck on make-up, cleansers, masks, moisturizers, facials and more.
There are many natural home remedies that will do the trick and not cost you an arm and a leg. Most of these organic skin care products are things you have on hand and don’t take advantage of. When you look at ingredients on the products you buy, you will see many of the ingredients are things we can buy at the supermarket in many grocery aisles or in the produce department. We just don’t believe they will work because we are not spending a fortune on them and there is no one to demonstrate these and talk us into brand loyalty.
Here are some tips for all of us on the preparation of natural products for our skin care, right from our own kitchen.
How about a lemon cheesecake whitening face mask? Over the counter products that bleach your skin can cause harmful scaring so it’s better to use this natural product for your skin. Lemons have a natural whitening property and yogurt helps fade acne scars. Egg white protein boosts your skin’s natural defenses against future damage and honey is a great natural antibacterial. This technique requires 2 tablespoons of honey, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice (bottled or squeezed), 3 teaspoons of plain or Greek Yogurt and 1 egg white. Just combine them all and whisk until the mask gets thick enough to apply. Put the mask on your clean face and let it sit for 15 minutes.
We all lose skin cells and should exfoliate so here is a yogurt face scrub that is easy to use. Brewer’s yeast is high in vitamin B6 and will stimulate blood flow to rejuvenate your circulation. Remember honey is a great antibacterial and will disinfect the skin. Just take 20 grams of brewer’s yeast or tablets (grind before mixing tablets) 2 teaspoons of plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons of almond meal and 1 teaspoon of honey. Scrub immediately after you combine the ingredients and do not store in the refrigerator.
These are “Do it yourself” (DIY) organic skin care recipes and there are many more available that you can find in magazines and online, but these are just a few ideas using organic natural products that clear pores, scare away acne scars, whiten your skin and exfoliate. Remember to store these correctly.
]]>Our hair ages as we as women do and by the age of 50, many of us have problems with our hair. Maybe your hair has been oily in the past and now is dry and hard to manage. Very few women have normal hair types and there are a variety of hair types from fine to course depending on ethnic backgrounds.
Many women over the age of 50 also color their hair and use curling irons and straighteners which dry out your hair as well. Some of us get perms, which require chemicals being placed on our hair in order for us to gain body or curls. Perms are popular because they last longer.
But all these different treatments we put on our hair throughout the years, cause our hair to change and become brittle and thinner. 50% of us are gray by age 50.
When your hair is brittle and breaking off, go to a professional hairstylist and get a good cut. There are many hair products that are natural and do a good job by adding volume and shine to your hair.
You might have to try a few of them to see what works best for you, but there are good natural shampoos and conditioners out there.
Don’t wash your hair every day, because you need your natural oils to condition your hair. Our hair follicles shrink as we age and cause less oil to be produced.
If your hair is thinning, have your thyroid checked because stress and a high or low thyroid condition will cause hair to fall out prematurely. Remember to take into consideration your diet; exercise, stress and hormonal changes at our age all play an important factor with our hair.
If you drink alcoholic beverages, drink in moderation because alcohol does affect your hair the next day. Your hair becomes limp and hard to manage because we are draining the necessary vitamins out of our hair when we drink alcohol.
Invest in a supplement called biotin because biotin is needed for proper hair growth and sometimes we don’t produce enough biotin as we age. If you decide to go gray, see your hairstylist for a nice pick me up for gray hair.
There are many natural products on the market that take the brassiness and dullness out of gray hair and put shine back in. Going gray isn’t the end of the world; there are many beautiful women with gray hair in the world. Some of the top celebrities have gone gray and their hair is stunning. In addition, if you like the sun, wear a hat and use products with a spf ingredient to protect your hair.
The sun can cause your hair to become dry and brittle because of wind, sand and water. Also remember to stay hydrated because dehydration can cause all kinds of internal body issues.
You can keep your hair looking young while not blowing your budget. If you are looking to change
]]>It doesn’t matter how old we are, we all want to look beautiful on our wedding day.
The best way to prepare your skin to your most important day is to use the right moisturizer in time!
Most moisturizers are especially designed for dry and rough skin. However, manufacturers claim that their beauty products will remove wrinkles and penetrates deep into skin, but it is not true. This is the reason why women suffer from wrinkled skin again and again. There is a misconception that wrinkles and dry skin is closely related. It is true that moisturizer can temporarily affect the wrinkles growth but it does not allow any permanent solution for the wrinkled skin. There are plenty of beauty products available in market for healing your skin condition.
Please do not try toxic chemicals in your lotions. Human skin is highly porous and lotions are directly absorbed by bloodstream. The best idea is to use highly organic and natural skin care products that help you in reducing wrinkles. The benefit is using organic skin care products is that they don’t contain synthetic ingredients. They are not irritable to your skin and eyes. They add extra nutrition layer to your skin that does not create any unwanted health concerns. There are plenty of choices available in market. The consumer is looking for effective deal according to their skin requirements. So what type of product you are looking for?
Actually, we need a long term treatment that naturally heals your skin cells. Luxurious Organic AgeBloc “High Potency Photo-Age Rewinder” is my personal favorite option to consider. I tried out the serum personally when I got married again at the age of 52. You would not believe that results were extraordinary. I got lots of compliments from my friends and colleagues that I am looking young and gorgeous. So I would love to recommend this wonderful product to all brides whose age is over 50 and looking for permanent anti aging solution.
This is the one thing, you will never regret. This is the organic skin care product for women works as Collagen Booster, anti-oxidant concentrate, photo-age corrector, ultimate day & night repair therapy. Anti oxidants help to prevent UVB cause photo damage. It also improves the appearance of aging skin by promoting cellular growth and also increasing collagen production.
The best thing about the product is that it is made up of luxurious organic ingredients only. The manufacture has not made any compromise with quality. This is a good investment that worth money. It is suitable for all skin types as it is made up of natural ingredients only. When you apply this product, first of all use some cleanser to remove extra dirt then out it on your face. If your skin is oily then it can be applied alone otherwise it is better to use with some moisturizer. The product contains vitamin A that may increase your sensitivity to sun. In this case, use some sunscreen to protect your skin.
For me, it was the right one. I felt really glamorous and the guests told me that my skin looked radiant. FundOrganic AgeBloc “High Potency Photo-Age Rewinder” (click on the image to go to Amazon and buy it) product has all ingredients required for glowing skin. The presence of DMAE and Hyaluronic acid improves the aging signs and makes your skin smoother by reducing the growth of dead cells. The product really makes the difference in your skin. It should be used in daily routine for best results. We are sure within few weeks wrinkle lines will start diminishing. Also, it keeps your skin healthy and hydrated. What are you waiting for? Give a try to this wonderful product right away.
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We hit the golden age of 50 and we start wondering if we should try the expensive anti-aging creams, vials, and tiny bottles, new advertisements on social media or retail cosmetic outlets.
There is one fact we have to take into consideration and that is our genetic make-up and how we all age differently. There is nothing that is really approved that will stop the aging process except maybe the human growth hormone and that comes with a heavy price. This is a costly hormone that is a prescription from a doctor.There are natural and simple everyday remedies we can use to help our skin look fantastic, without buying the products. Let’s discuss some of the anti-aging myths that as women over 50 we often come across.
In modern times more and more women and man over 50 find themselves alone. Whether it is a forced separation and whether it is voluntary separation a shock is a shock and the long forgotten singles market that you are forced to enter again is scary and daunting. This post is addressing women as the whole website, but every tip here can be addressed to men as well. So enjoy reading and leave a comment below if you have something to ask me.
I remember after my divorce I felt like Little Red Riding Hood in a forest filled with wolves. I first married when I was only 22 and divorced around 50 and all the senior dating sites were intimidating and frightening.
I signed up to an online dating website but did not know what was expected of me. One thing was clear to me without a shadow of a doubt – I am not going to give up my personal values and certainly am not going to become a commodity in the singles dating meat market. Decisions and reality aside and loneliness have its impact on any brave decision and I made so many mistakes until I meet the love of my life. This post is dedicated to you my friends, with all the insights that I collected over the years and the best practices in the world of online dating.
First of all, don’t be afraid to try it. Your children are grown and less needs you. They have their own life and the last thing they want is to “spend quality time with mom”. Believe it or not, you are actually left alone. Sorry to break the news to you like that, but family and kids cannot replace the love between a man and a woman.
Senior dating sites can be a great opportunity to find your soul mate, but also a dangerous place that you should be familiar with, be careful and get to know how to use it wisely.
It is therefore important to follow these guidelines:
If the miracle occurred and you both fall deeply in love- Cherish it and keep the small flame until it makes a big fire, the fire of the new family, the new tribe. Chapter B and C in life can be truly wonderful. You have a chance to build a new integrated family with lots of joy and love. Don’t be afraid, think positive and open your heart. If I did it so can you!
]]>In recent years, more and more of my fifty something girlfriends are walking around with a strange happy smile on their faces.
In every social meeting each of them pull out her smartphone and shows pictures of the source of all this happiness AKA “grandchildren”.
I also tried to show off a bit with my husband’s granddaughters, but my friends look at me with pity and say that this is one of the thing that you can understand only if you really experience it and when I’ll have my own grandchildren.
Untill recently I didn’t really agree with them. I have an amazing relationship with my step granddaughters. They call me Grandma and ran around me like tiny groupies I tell you it does wonders for the ego …
Of course the best thing about grandchildren is that you’re getting all the pleasure, the cream de la cream of their attention and once it is over and they start yelling and fighting you just hand them back to their parents …
So when Guy, my first bilogical grandson was born, I suddenly realized what my friends meant when they say that this is a new experiance.
I went back through time to the early years of his father, my eldest son. I suddenly felt all the longing for the times that my children were young and how I long for this times in my life. My son was so cute, sweet and innocent and not the serious doctoral student, tired and stressed out constantly young man that I see in front of me today.
Every day I find another tiny similarity in my grandchild face, contours that resembles his beloved father, my eldest son, and every day increases the love and bond us tighter.
Guy now is 4 months old and my step grandchildren, those addorable two little girls are all together a new generation who don’t understand and don’t care about “chapter B”.
They give us all “The Integrated Family” a new clean and fresh start in life, without any burden of the past. Just a new page , pure and clean …
So if you are, like me, in chapter B of your life, having new granschildren from both sides, embrace the opportunity to have great relationship with them and leave any negativity behind.
This post is devoted to all grandparents everywhere. I collected some great products that I thought my grandchildren and their parents would enjoy. I would love to hear your opinion too!
Yours,
Talia
]]>So you’ve reached age 50 or older and discovered freedom again. The children have grown and left the nest, or are in the process of doing so. Slowly slowly, with baby steps, you are discovering what it feels like to be free again. You feel like a helium balloon; your spirit is high and you enjoy every single day.
Suddenly there is no need to get up early in the morning and prepare the kids for school. There is no problem with going out and you don’t fall asleep at social meetings. There are no household chores to complete every day, no need to clean after each meal (no meals!), no endless washing cycles, no toys to collect from the floor… in short: sheer, pure joy!
But then reality suddenly dawns. You understand that there is someone who needs you, desperately needs you, and you must attend to these needs with a full heart and all your efforts. You must take care of your parents who are getting older every day and need you more and more.
So you fall from the blue skies above and crash back down to reality. You look at your mother’s wrinkled face or your father’s bent back and realize that your parents are not what they once were. They are now simply old, and suddenly they need your help. Sometimes one of them has already left us and the other parent is left alone, and the freedom illusion is shattered in your face: You will never be free, as you have to take care of your parents.
Yes, it is part of our natural cycle of life, but if you’ve ever experienced a time when your parent was ill or unwell, you can identify with the feeling of heaviness and the responsibility falls that falls onto your shoulders. This is really the same feeling you felt when your child was sick, the same heavy weight and burden that lies on your shoulders and casts a heavy shadow over every aspect of your life.
Yet some of us still refuse to understand and internalize our parents’ need for help and sometimes we even get angry with them. Why does it take them so long to understand what we say? Why is he walking so slowly? Why is everything so hard for him to do? Indeed the fact is that it’s even harder for us than it is for them. It’s hard for us to see our parents in this situation. One of the best ways to deal with this is to simply make life easier for them.
And how can we make their lives easier? There are many ways. Some methods, surprisingly, we can from take our own experience as parents. There is a saying that “an old man is like a child.” Aging parents are in many ways like children and we sometimes have to use the same methods we used as parents with our children. Here are five tips to help you and your aging parents.
But most importantly of all – listen to them. They may be weaker and more fragile than they once were, but they are also full of wisdom and life experience. Open your ears and your heart to your parents, remember your childhood and always thank them for who you are.
In memory of my beloved father.
]]>There is a lot of dilemma associated with senior dating. On one hand we have the ‘society’ telling love, romance and dating is only for a certain age group and post a certain age, all opportunities of love, dating and romance have gone. On the other hand, there is some strong feeling deep inside you, that still makes you feels like a teenager, regardless of the age on your driver’s license and your inner self knows it is never too late to find love. When the second category is yours, these ten tips here would help you in the process.
There is no association between being a senior and desiring love, romance and companionship in life. Yes, at around half a century of age, it might have been quite some time you have been in the dating game, so getting back would not be very easy. So if you are a senior citizen, a baby bloomer or someone who has recently lost love, and are looking to begin afresh by finding someone special to add back the tingle in your life, these tips would help you brush up your skills!
]]>Tips for Acquiring Mortgage Finance During, After and Before Divorce
It’s tough to deal with a broken marriage. However, the financial repercussions and implications of divorce are much more difficult to handle. So, if your sweet relationship has come to a sour end then perhaps the easiest way out is to sell the property at a desired price and divide the money between each other. However, property matters are not as simple as they seem and you may have to deal with several issues such as opt for mandatory refinancing options, continue the obligation, deal with spousal buyouts, face tax consequences and finally deal with the financial legacy of the past obligation. Here, find some tips for acquiring a mortgage finance after divorce and also get suitable mortgage financing advice that may prove helpful to you during, after and before a divorce.
Acquiring a mortgage after a divorce is not that difficult. As a borrower you must provide the mortgage finance company with an accurate picture of your existing situation. You must fill up the loan application form honestly so that the lender gets an opportunity to assess you divorce decree and find out if you have any other financial obligations like supporting the child, alimony/support from the spouse received or to be paid and then provide you finance accordingly.
Thus, when you get income as part of alimony or supporting the child, then you can use the income to acquire a fresh mortgage. However, for this you need to produce an alimony agreement that states that you will continue to receive the money for the next 3 years in addition to a six months statement that shows that you have been receiving the money. On the other hand, if you pay the child support and alimony, then you will be able to borrow a much lesser amount as debts only result in reduction of income.
In case you are co-owners of the house and the property is on mortgage, you can still acquire a fresh mortgage. However, you will have to produce valid documents (bank statements) that clarify that the other party (your spouse) is making payments for that property. Also, if you and your ex spouse are paying the mortgage amounts from a joint bank account and your divorce decree hands over the property to your spouse, then both of you are equally responsible for paying the mortgage amount. In case your ex is interested in a buyout, then you will have to submit a final statement HUD with the mortgage company to acquire a fresh loan.
In case you aren’t divorced yet, then make sure that you prepare a marriage settlement agreement before you eventually get divorced. This will help you obtain mortgage finance easily as you will have settled all the finance related matters in advance. What this essentially implies that you will have created separate bank account and will then continue to pay the requisite mortgage amount from separate bank accounts. It’s also advisable that you consult a mortgage representative and understand the financial implications of divorce in addition to understanding the complexities involved in the underwriting procedure during and before your divorce. You could also ask your ex-spouse to get the property refinanced so that you are under no obligation to pay the existing loan (applicable where you are co-owners of property). Also, close your joint accounts and ensure that your spouse is not listed as an authorized user with the bank. Additionally, do the calculations related to your income and settle all your credit disputes in advance.
]]>As the years go by, so does life expectancy. The combination of advances in medicine and science, the awareness of a healthy lifestyle that includes maintaining proper nutrition and exercise prolongs the elderly life and as the years pass, so does the mortality age. This change demands to cope with phenomena that in the past have not been emphasized, the phenomenon of loneliness in old age. Sadly, loneliness in old age is a daily reality for many elderly people around the world.
The third age population has to deal with many things that life has summoned. One of them is the passing of the spouse. The same life partner, who has walked the elderly for so long, in good and bad times, is no longer with him or her. From that moment on, the elderly are forced to adapt to a new life they did not know. The loneliness phenomenon is not a disease but can certainly create a depression in the elderly, lack of taste for life, self-neglect, and hence the path to getting sick is short.
What can cause loneliness in the elderly?
At any age, people have social needs. These needs arise because human nature is not to be alone. Once the senior has become accustomed to a particular agenda that includes his partner, he must adapt to a new agenda. Loneliness in the elderly can begin with the fact that, at any age, it is easy to find new social connections and there are times that the elderly person does not even try and slowly begins to sink into his loneliness. When left alone in an empty house, the meetings with the children and grandchildren are often inadequate due to their dedication to their personal lives, and thus the feeling of loneliness grows.
Getting used to a particular agenda and changing it at one moment can cause many changes. It is possible that the diet for the elderly has changed at least balanced (after all, no one cares and worries as each partner does), that common activities such as walking have been discontinued, the inability to share with people in everyday problems, and so on, can cause many illnesses. Stopping balanced nutrition and exercise can cause illnesses such as diabetes, blood pressure, and heart disease, and the lack of interaction can cause memory problems such as dementia and Alzheimer's and even a state of madness.
What can be done to relieve the feeling of loneliness?
First and foremost, the elderly should be prevented from being alone. If it is your parents or someone in your family, it must be persuaded to join any of the existing social activities. If it is in the community center, in the nursing home, and as far as the health situation allows, you can urge the elder to devote himself or herself to volunteer activities. The richer the time of the elderly, the lighter his loneliness will be, his head will be cleaner and clearer, he will have a joy of life and a purpose for which he gets up every morning.
On a personal level, it is important to maintain daily contact with your loved ones. Even a phone call that calls for the well-being of the elderly person and hearing a little about him can ease the feel the loneliness and depression - to know that there is always someone at his side and of course, try to meet regularly. Care must be taken to ensure that the elderly maintain a proper and balanced diet and performs some physical activity to prevent body degeneration.
Meeting your loved ones on a regular basis can do wonders in bringing joy and enthusiasm to the life of the elderly.
The definition of loneliness actually comes from within the person - loneliness is actually the result of the gap between the situation one expects and what happens in everyday reality. If a person accustomed to a particular social activity in his life (no matter what setting) stops experiencing it contrary to his expectations, he will feel loneliness.
5 reasons for loneliness in adults
So how do people who live full lives with family and friends find themselves as they grow older? Here are some reasons:
What can loneliness cause in adults?
As mentioned earlier, the feeling of loneliness comes from within the person because of his or her expectation gap. First and foremost, this feeling can cause poor mental states that can even lead to depression. The poor state of mind can cause a lack of desire to leave home and do various activities. Staying at home without activity (especially physical) can also lead to deterioration in health.
A person who feels left out of life may find himself at home unwillingly in the company of people or the desire to go out, and endlessly sitting in front of the television. The only ports will be for necessities such as shopping, medical services, and the like. Therefore, the problem of loneliness must be addressed right from the beginning.
How to reduce the feeling of loneliness in adults?
Here are 5 things you can do to avoid feeling lonely:
The elders love to travel too however it can be hard sometimes especially with mobility problems. Here are the tips to let the elderly enjoy every trip with you:
An old aged person easily loses energy wherein the early and late hours of traveling time aren't recommended.It is, therefore, best to choose mid-morning or early afternoon takes off.
Non-stop flight demands higher fare yet more preferred for adults as connecting flights and travel time are minimized.
Request for travel assistance from the seat to the gate passes by contacting the airline ahead of time. Select a disability option during the booking process for them to lend a wheelchair ride.
In case of emergency, at least, put an adequate amount of medicine dosages inside a handbag for easy access. Do include a list of medications for sudden doctor’s visit. If possible, it could be better to bring extra medicines.
This is to warn the airline how they can prepare a safer flight for the elder. The more information you give, the better the accommodation the airline could provide.
Make sure you know how to assemble and disassemble a wheelchair and how to repair if something fails to function. Remember, a wheelchair is to carry an old man/woman and hence safety is essential.
Most elders are still traveling alone which isn't good for them. It is suggested to consider even one member of the family to accompany the senior.
They can move freely through riding on a wheelchair inside the cruise. This type of transport is a great way for a safer trip specifically for adults.
9.9. Know your right
Seniors are always at the priority lane as according to TSA. Check out this link for more details about your right as a passenger with a senior depending on you.
Here is some list of airlines that consider policies and services for the elders with special needs:
CONCLUSION
Indeed, seniors with disability are able to travel the world safe and sound through the provided tips. Keep in mind to follow each tip religiously to maintain the desired comfort and convenience to travel with an elder.
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So, if you are looking for enjoyable and inventive ways to for seniors to spend their free time, then check out this list of amazing DIY crafts that every senior and elder can try— keeping them pre-occupied and allowing their creativity to keep on flourishing.
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Reading enhances the brain especially for adults who are prone to cognitive decline. It can be done through physical reading materials, e-books, or through downloading audiobooks.
Have some time to talk with the elders every day to sustain cheerfulness and avoid stress.
Old people love to stay at home while watching their favorite TV shows which helps them to continue learning stuffs.
Breathing enough fresh air is so relaxing that’s why most elders sit next to the door to enjoy the scenery as well.
Gardening is the most favorite hobby of every elder that enhances a sense of accomplishment and quality of life. Make sure the potted plants are accessible for watering and offering adequate sunlight.
With transportation assistance, elders can go to church in attending worship services or prayer meetings. There are other activities in church that are appropriate for elders such as sharing their faith, packing food, and other ministries.
There are exercise routines suitable for adults with mobility problems whether standing or sitting. For example, is chair yoga and so, you can visit this site for the details. They can also exercise stability by using a walker.
Games such as completing a jigsaw puzzle can be a source of fun and take away dullness of times. This also enhances quality time with the whole family without spending too many physical efforts.
According to research, fun projects such as painting and other artistic hobbies eliminate negative emotions and increase positive outlook in life.
Elders have more time in exploring new interests as they frequently stay at home. Examples are cooking, knitting, playing an instrument, and learning new stuff.
WRAPPING UP
Adults have the right to enjoy little things just like those young ones. The said activities are very appropriate to the old ones to delight in living even with physical difficulties. There are other activities for the elders aside from these 10 activities for seniors with limited mobility found on the internet. And so, check it out!
]]>Elders usually live alone at home especially during the daytime when everyone goes to work or to school. No one is there to prepare the meals and even to interact with them that cause aloneness plus stress.
What could be the solution to this problem that most grown person encounter?
It might be an Adult Day Care!
What is the Elderly (Adult) Day Care?
Adult Day Care is a kind of service for adults during the day wherein it allows the elders suffering from dementia or disabilities to receive required daily care from referred, trained, and licensed individuals. It includes health care and social engagements.
THE BENEFITS OF ADULT DAY CARE
This center not only serves as a companion of seniors but also improves their way of daily living. Here are the major benefits of Adult Day Care:
They're not forced to join every activity as they're given a choice of what they prefer to do. There'll be times of social activities away from home and hence in a safe and caring environment with licensed facilities.
Every month the program assures the health status of the participant by providing health topics for the whole family. It covers issuing medicines, diet suggestions, checking of vital signs, and comprehensive health screenings.
Adults are so prone to many diseases and Adult Day Care really helps to reduce the possibility of sickness for the elders through the provided nutritious meals, companionship, and other physical cares.
Since companionship is a great need for us humans, adults need someone to talk to in a form of caregivers who are given that elder’s specific demands. They’re the ones who engage with the oldies left at home through activities.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
CONCLUSION
Elders will ever be alone again through Adult Day Care with so many benefits beyond what was mentioned earlier. When you’re still in doubt in entrusting the old ones with this process, try to visit Adult Day Care Centers near you to let them enjoy the importance of companionship.
For more information, do visit this site.
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