Hello and welcome to THE FEISTY SIDE OF FIFTY,™ the site that celebrates a truly remarkable generation of women. We alpha boomers, now fifty plus but nowhere near matronly, are rockin’ on and still flaunting our famously bodacious spirit and style. In truth, how could it be otherwise? We ladies can be deservedly proud of our shared history and far-reaching accomplishments. The determined women of our generation drove through legislation that reversed centuries of discrimination and forever altered the role of being born female in this country. (A rather formidable triumph, I might add!) Better yet, the … Read More
Surefire Strategies for Mature Jobseekers
In a Job Search? Here Are 3 Ways to Counteract The Age Bias!
Are you over 50 and feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities in the job market? Do you think you’re being overlooked simply because of your age? Are you tired of seeing the jobs go to younger, less experienced applicants? If so... read on! There is little doubt that age bias is out there. In fact, … Read More...
Best Companies for Seniors in the U.S.
SeniorAdvice.com, one of the nation's top senior housing referral services and caregiver advocacy sites, performed a study to find the best 20 companies in America for seniors. SeniorAdvice.com Some of the ways these companies show outstanding dedication to the senior community are by providing job … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
This is Motherhood…For Grandmas!
If you’re a grandma (or about to become one), you are well aware that few joys in life can compete with being one of the lucky ladies in this very special club. However, motherhood itself can be fraught with doubts, stress, fears and a whole range of overwhelming feelings. And that’s where Feisty Side of … Read More...
AARP’s Date My Grandma
Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty know that one of the best ways to continue to celebrate life as we age is to add a little spice and romance. And that’s just what this show on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio is guaranteed to do! Our guest is Jeffrey Eagle. Jeffrey is the Vice President of AARP Studios and … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
Who Knows The Lives You’ve Touched…
At our age, boomer women realize the importance of relationships. The families we were born into and/or have created, the friendships we’ve formed and the way we interact with people provide us with those all-important connections that make life worth living. Yet, sometimes, we don’t realize how an act of kindness can alter the course of someone’s destiny. Here is an example. True or not… it’s a wonderful tale that’s worth sharing. His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He … Read More...
This is Motherhood…For Grandmas!
If you’re a grandma (or about to become one), you are well aware that few joys in life can compete with being one of the lucky ladies in this very special club. However, motherhood itself can be fraught with doubts, stress, fears and a whole range of overwhelming feelings. And that’s where Feisty Side of Fifty Radio's guest comes in! Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a modern lifestyle brand that redefines motherhood with all of its complexities for young mothers today. Jill is coauthor (with Motherly cofounder, Liz Tenety) of a fabulous new book. It’s called This Is Motherhood: A … Read More...
Insomnia: What Causes it and How to Fight it
For many older people, a good night’s sleep is just a dream. Many seniors report difficulties falling asleep, only to wake up again after just a few hours. In many cases, this leads to daytime fatigue that is so great it makes participating in normal activities, such as driving, extremely difficult. Also, around half of older people who complain to their doctor about poor sleep experiences will end up with a prescription drug. However, not only are these drugs often unnecessary, but they can also lead to side effects and often cause bad habits to form. Instead, it’s far better for people to consider the … Read More...
In a Job Search? Here Are 3 Ways to Counteract The Age Bias!
Are you over 50 and feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities in the job market? Do you think you’re being overlooked simply because of your age? Are you tired of seeing the jobs go to younger, less experienced applicants? If so... read on! There is little doubt that age bias is out there. In fact, many younger employers hold three main objections to hiring mature workers: They believe you lack energy and your commitment to your work has waned over the years. They think you will have trouble reporting to a younger boss. They take for granted that you probably lack the technical skills … Read More...
Answers to Those 9 Brain-Twisting Questions
If you haven’t had the chance to take a look at 9 Brain-Twisting Questions To Put Your Gray Cells to Work do so before reading this page. Don’t cheat yourself… this quiz provides plenty of brain-twisting FUN! 1. The one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends: Boxing. 2. North American landmark constantly moving backward: Niagara Falls … The rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute. 3. Only two vegetables that can live to produce on their own … Read More...
9 Brain-Twisting Questions to Put Your Gray Cells to Work!
Want to get those little gray cells working? Well... here are 9 brain twisters that are sure to do just that. None of them have trick answers. But… believe me, they’ll have you thinking! The correct responses will come with my next post. So spend a little time working your gray matter and try to come up with as many answers as you can. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward? Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for … Read More...