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Better Living After 50

Sharing real-life tips and stories to help each other live well after 50 — from home and health to finances, lifestyle, and more.

LIFESTYLE

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Solo Travel & “Pleasure Revenge”: Rediscovering Freedom After 50

For many women in their 50s and beyond, a life chapter marked by retirement... - By Julie W...

Closet Clean-Out (with Love): Decluttering After 50

Look, I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if your closet is giving you mild anxiety... - By Susanne A...

The Gentle Cleanse: Why Mature Skin Needs a Softer Touch

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older, it’s this: my skin isn’t interested in... - By Kate...

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Stirring the Pot: How Cooking Became My Unexpected Calm

For most of my life, cooking was something I had to do, not something I loved... - By Kate...

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Small Adventures, Big Joys: Finding Travel Moments Close to Home

Travel doesn’t have to mean planes and packed bags. Since experiencing anxiety,... - By Kate...

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Finding My Style Again (After 50 and a Few Curveballs)

Some mornings, I catch a glimpse of myself and pause—wondering when the lines... - By Kate...

HEALTH

Managing Hormonal Changes After 50 (Without Losing Your Mind)

Hot flashes, mood swings, mysterious weight gain, and suddenly... - By Julie W...

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Sleep After 50: Why It Gets Harder (and What You Can Do About It)

If you’re over 50 and find yourself waking up at 3 a.m. for no reason—or you’re tired... - By Julie W...

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Best Bedtime Snacks for Sleep After 50 (Science-Backed!)

If you’re over 50 and finding it harder to get a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone... - By Julie W...

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Stretch Marks, Stiff Joints, and a Whole Lotta Grace: Making Peace with My Changing Body

Let me just say this upfront: I didn’t wake up one morning, look in the mirror... - By Susanne A...

RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY

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Living Together—Not Married—After 50: Companionship Without the Ceremony

It turns out you don’t need a wedding to build a life together. More adults over... - By Julie W...

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Grey Divorce After 50: A New Chapter, Not the End of the Book

Divorce isn’t just something that happens in your 30s or 40s anymore... - By Julie W...

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Learning to Let Go (a Little) and Still Hold On

Navigating life with a grown child can feel like learning a whole new dance—one where love... - By Kate...

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After the Storm: Healing, One Tiny Step at a Time

Going through a divorce is one of those life events you don’t really know how to prepare... - By Kate...

Real life, real experiences. Share your wisdom, your wins, or even the mess — because life after 50 is worth talking about.

MONEY & RETIREMENT

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Retirement-ish: Searching for Purpose After the Hustle

I’ve been a working single mom for most of my adult life. The kind who rarely sat down... - By Kate...

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Finding New Purpose After Retirement

Let’s be honest: when someone says “retirement,” the first thing that comes to mind... - By Susanne A...

TECH MADE SIMPLE

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