As we get older, it gets more difficult to buy people gifts? Especially retirees and empty nesters. I mean, what could they possibly need? Another candle? Another frame? Probably not. But have no fear. I am here to help you find the perfect gifts for empty nesters.  Not just any gifts, but meaningful ones they…

Hitting your 60s can be a very challenging time in a person’s life. It is a time health issues may come to the fore, especially if you have not been living the healthiest lifestyle. Everything seems to be changing around you, and your role in life has altered. However, despite the challenges and uncertainties, life…

Yes, it is not only possible, but highly likely!  Had you been in your 60’s in the 1990’s, it was a tough go at dating after a divorce, widowhood, or an ended long-term relationship.   When I began matchmaking in 1991 in my 20’s, there were really no great options for singles in their 60’s.  Then…

CBD is part and parcel of our lives these days. And it should be since we are learning how beneficial it is for us. These CBD gifts are fantastic for anyone in your life who deserves a bit of calm, better sleep, less anxiety, and no pain. So, that’s pretty much everyone, right!  Maybe a…

Chocolate and oysters? Puhlease. Those are yesterday’s aphrodisiacs. These days, people are touting how cannabis and sex can boost your carnal pleasure.  But how? Is there any proof? Or is that just a bunch of stoners telling everyone how good it is? There are certainly a lot of products out there to enhance libido and…

Your mom has been spoiling you your whole life —it’s time to flip the switch and spoil her. Actually, if you’ve waited this long, it’s really overdue. These gifts for working moms will pamper her mind, body, and soul. Just what she needs. The best gifts for moms are the ones she’ll never buy for…

Imagine creating a medicinal herb garden and healing whatever ails you from your own backyard.  It’s easier than you think.    Many healing herbs are simple to grow, especially for newbies. Their vibrant flowers will brighten up any garden, even if you only have space for a few pots. There are a zillion medicinal herbs you…

It’s that time of year. You know the one where you are racking your brain to find the perfect gift. Well, look no further unless you are looking for booze and chocolates. This year we dug into our favorite gifts for all of our favorite health-conscious readers. That means you! And with so many Holiday…

Let’s face it. There is a reason Mexico, whether it’s Cabo or Puerto Vallarta, is so popular with travelers and expats alike. In a country where you can have your taco and eat it too, it’s not easy deciding which place to relocate and start a new chapter. The debate of Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo…

Betty Zimmer, a humorous and deeply spiritual 95-year old, is a special guest on Modern Aging.  She shares valuable life lessons on how to live your best life. Her key secret to longevity is to work on improving yourself and meditating. “When you focus your mind and you are at peace, you eliminate the illness…

While most of us are in our winter coats and probably shoveling snow, Risa is in short sleeves enjoying Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Risa has been Puerto Vallarta since December 1st where she has been working with real estate agent Taniel Chemsian on Modern Aging’s upcoming Dream Retirement in Mexico program (launching in 2021!). After receiving…

In our lifetimes, the average person eats about 80,000 meals, 80,000. How much of those meals incorporate fruits and vegetables for you? Probably not enough. If you look at the blue zones around the world, you know, those areas where there’s concentrated number of people who live to be like 90 plus, a hundred plus,…

Getting a dementia diagnosis is one of the moment you hope never to experience. Although usually by the time you get to the doctor’s, you pretty much know as there are signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and signs of dementia along the way. Families need to know the diffences between vascular dementia, lewy body dementia, frontal…

Getting a dementia diagnosis is one of the moment you hope never to experience. Although usually by the time you get to the doctor’s, you pretty much know as there are signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and signs of dementia along the way. Families need to know the diffences between vascular dementia, lewy body dementia, frontal…

My birthday is in November (hey my Sagittarius sisters and brothers :)) and since the year is quickly coming to an end, I thought it would be fun to get a tarot card reading! Have you had your astrological chart read? I did many many years ago. It’s always fun to see what kind of…

Are you always super busy and often feel overwhelmed? Do you roll your eyes when people talk about self-care because you simply don’t have time to do anything for yourself? You have kids or parents to take care of. You work full time and are running around just trying to figure out how to get…

​Every year we look for gift ideas for Christmas. We search holiday gift guides, Christmas gift ideas, but what do you get for your minimalist friend or loved one? What about the person who only wants green gifts or DIY presents? In a world overflowing with consumer goods, it is time to give meaningful gifts…

My Story – In March 2010, when my partner Graham turned 50, he was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. At the time I was living in NYC, he lived in San Francisco. As a fiercely independent person, he refused to change his life or routine due to cancer. So for most of 2010, despite…