On the Road Again…..
RV’s (recreational vehicles) are a common sight on the road these days, but did you know many RV owners are single women over 50? First, some general information about RV’s - RVs are intended for everything from brief leisure activities such as vacations and camping to full-time living. There are different types of RV’s, and the size and price range is very large. A minimal RV typically contains beds, kitchen and storage areas. Larger models have full bathrooms, refrigerators, living areas, master bedrooms, and so on. An RV can cost (new) anywhere from $10,000 to $1,500,000 (yes, that’s one and one-half million). RV’s can also be rented in major cities and tourist areas. (
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Update Your Wardrobe With A New Coat!
Coats are looking good this season, we’re seeing more color, some interesting details, and nice proportions. Pant length coats (usually 31-33 inches long, above the knee to mid-thigh) are back in force. The longer length is warmer and more versatile than a jacket, but not as bulky as a long coat. They go well with jeans as well as with dressier looks.
 
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Fall is Food Time!
Fall is time to light the fireplace, snuggle up with a good book, and enjoy comfort foods. Here are a couple of my favorite recipes, with lots of fall color and flavor – enjoy!
Fall Vegetable Medley
Author unknown – I saw in a newspaper years ago (
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An Excellent Resource For Working Women
I’ve discovered an outstanding website for working women, Womens Media.com, and the blog that is part of Womens Media, Women’s Lunch Talk. I highly recommend this website, and encourage all of you to take a look. Working women of all ages would benefit from this forum, but women over 50 will especially appreciate Nancy Clark because she is one of us. Nancy writes about various topics relevant to women at work, her advice is useful and her solutions workable. (
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HIV and Women over 50
Heterosexual people over the age of 50 account for 15% of all newly diagnosed cases of HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There may even be more undiagnosed cases. In fact, approximately 25% of people with HIV don’t even know they have it.
The prevalent ageism in health care may deter testing for HIV. Many health care providers may assume that their older adult clients aren’t sexually active and may not ask or even provide information on safer sex practices. (
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Winterize Your Skin
Women over 50 often notice their skin is drier than it used to be. The problem gets worse during the winter, with dry air indoors and out. Here are some tips I’ve gathered over the years:
First, you need to drink eight glasses of water daily. Your body needs this to be properly hydrated. This will help your skin, but drinking more than eight glasses won’t increase the benefit. (
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