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Continue reading →: Why Night Sweats Are Your Body’s Signal – Nurse-Approved Relief Tips
Ladies, if you’re in your 50s or beyond and you’ve ever woken up drenched, heart racing, and wondering if someone turned the thermostat to “tropical” in the middle of the night — you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not “losing it.” Night sweats (those intense, soaking episodes that turn your…
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Continue reading →: The Power of Friendship: Why Girlfriends Are the Secret to Thriving After 50
Ladies, let’s talk about something that gets better with age—like fine wine, wisdom, and yes, our friendships. If you’re over 50 and fabulous (and aren’t we all?), you’ve likely discovered that the bonds we share with other women aren’t just nice-to-have—they’re essential. In a world that often celebrates youth and…
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Continue reading →: I Am A Morning Person, But Is There A Reason?
After waking in the morning, I need about 30 minutes to ‘wake up’. Don’t talk to me. Don’t turn on the TV and most definitely do not play any music. But after the cobwebs clear, I am ready to be productive….. until about 8 pm, when I hit a wall…
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Continue reading →: untitled post 352The Power of Friendship: Why Girlfriends Are the Secret to Thriving After 50 Ladies, let’s talk about something that gets better with age—like fine wine, wisdom, and yes, our friendships. If you’re over 50 and fabulous (and aren’t we all?), you’ve likely discovered that the bonds we share with other…
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Continue reading →: Something Worth Sharing
Why do you blog? Hello, incredible women over 50! I’m here, heart wide open, ready to share. As a registered nurse with years of experience in floor nursing, hospice, and more, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative knowledge can be. My passion for teaching health and wellness, especially for women in…
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Continue reading →: Roads to Relaxation
There are so many different ways to relax. I have my favorites, as I am sure you do.. To me, relaxing means clearing your mind of all of life’s stressors and finding peace. Clearing one’s mind is not always an easy task. There are so many things to think about;…
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Continue reading →: Natural Dry Skin SolutionI have naturally dry skin, and during the winter, my back, legs, and hips itch constantly. Over the years, I tried several lotions, but I never liked their heaviness or the sticky residue they left behind. I was also concerned about the synthetic ingredients in many products, knowing that whatever…
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Continue reading →: The Joy and Health Benefits of Walking After Age 50For me, walking is more than just my favorite exercise—it’s a sanctuary for my body, mind, and spirit. As a woman over 50, I find profound peace in the quiet moments spent taking steps along local trails, where I connect with nature and spark creativity through photography. Backed by science,…
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Continue reading →: Secret Random Act of KindnessI prefer to keep quiet about the acts of kindness I’ve had the privilege to perform. When I do something kind—when I go out of my way to brighten someone’s day—it brings joy not only to them but also to me. Talking about these moments feels like giving away the…
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Continue reading →: Typical day for an hospice RNWas This a Typical Day? A Fabulous Slice of My Life at 50 Oh, today was so my kind of typical—equal parts routine, heart, and just enough chaos to keep it real. At 50 and fabulous, I’ve ditched the alarm clock because, let’s be honest, startling myself awake is not…
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