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
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
Top 6 Bathroom Designs and Tips for Seniors
Your home is supposed to be a customizable habitat that evolves as you age. When it comes to designing a home for senior citizen, the majority of people focus on all the actions that senior citizens can no longer do. This approach, however, is not completely accurate. It’s not just on a can/cannot do basis, it’s also about the quality of life. If something is difficult and can be done in a simpler way, this too belongs on this list. With that in mind and without further ado, here are several bathroom designs and tips for senior citizens looking to remodel their bathrooms. 1. Grab bars and rails One … Read More...
To Your Health: The What Not to Eat When Cookbook!
Wouldn’t it be great to restore your health, your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? How about learning to cook easy, delicious recipes that will help to prevent or reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging? Want to learn the real key for maintaining your vitality and wellbeing? Join Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Michael Crupain, world-renowned experts on nutrition and health, as they share recipes from their brand new book, The What to Eat When Cookbook. This beautifully illustrated work is packed with a full range of tasty recipes that will ensure we live longer, healthier and more … Read More...
Do You Grapple With A Sneaky Sloth Within?
The sloth residing in many of us is undeniably sneaky and its hallmark behavior can sabotage even the most resolute of plans. So read on and learn the steps I've taken to thwart my inner monster's evil intentions. You might want to employ this super power as you battle your own resident sloth... As a woman way on the far side of fifty, you’d think I’d have slayed my demons long ago. And, yes, in all due modesty, I’ve challenged and overcome some pretty formidable shortcomings. I now exercise regularly, I’ve trained myself to forego those tempting bags of delightfully crunchy corn chips, and I’ve even … Read More...
Ways Seniors Can Stay Active and Connected During Covid-19
A global pandemic is still in full swing across the world and no one knows how long it’s going to last. Our lives have slowed down and all of our activities are either shut down or altered so that we need to do them with a lot of care and attention. Our elders are among the group with the highest risk of being infected with the coronavirus so they need to take extra precautions every time they leave their house. That doesn’t mean they need to stay inside and stop all of their activities because that’s what keeps them happy and able to move and stay active. There are some things seniors can do to stay … Read More...
Cosmos: Possible Worlds
We boomers know that one of the best ways to keep our minds active and sharp is by learning new and fascinating information. That’s why I’m especially excited to speak with our guest, Ann Druyan. Ann and her late husband, Carl Sagan, are the much-heralded co-authors of one of the top-selling science books of all time—COSMOS. Their work led to the creation of the most iconic science-based television series in history, also aptly named COSMOS. And now Ann has written the long awaited sequel to that first seminal work. It’s published by National Geographic and is called Cosmos Possible Worlds. Ann joins us … Read More...
Tips To Save Money by “Going Green”
Everyone is looking for ways to save money, but many people will overlook going green to save money. There is green technology and living options everywhere, ranging from eco-friendly cars to sustainable buildings. While buying a brand new green car or constructing a custom environmentally friendly house is not in the realm of possibilities for everyone, there are other green methods you can add to your daily life. Whether you decide to replace your old water heater with a more efficient and greener propane water heater or make changes in your everyday life, there are plenty of ways to save money while … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
To Your Health: The What Not to Eat When Cookbook!
Wouldn’t it be great to restore your health, your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? How about learning to cook easy, delicious recipes that will help to prevent or reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging? Want to learn the real key for maintaining your vitality and wellbeing? Join Dr. … Read More...
Cosmos: Possible Worlds
We boomers know that one of the best ways to keep our minds active and sharp is by learning new and fascinating information. That’s why I’m especially excited to speak with our guest, Ann Druyan. Ann and her late husband, Carl Sagan, are the much-heralded co-authors of one of the top-selling science books of … Read More...
Surefire Strategies for Mature Jobseekers
From Retirement to Entrepreneurship in a Few Simple Steps
Though retirement sounds like the best thing in the world some people simply don’t like being retired. That’s why they look into different ideas and choose to become entrepreneurs. If that’s something you’d like to do as well, here are a few things you need to consider. Pick the right path When starting your … Read More...
Your Online Job Search: An 8-Item Checklist For Success!
Anyone conducting a job search today knows that you will need to be as visible as possible—both through your personal network and your online presence. Close to 100% of employers and recruiters turn to sites liked LinkedIn and Facebook to source candidates, check out their skills and vet them as to their … Read More...