Pitch In: What’s The Right Volunteer Opportunity For You
November 7, 2018
If you’re lucky enough to have some extra time on your hands, it’s likely you’ve thought about volunteering- not only do others reap the benefit of your support but you’re likely to experience some positive benefits yourself. The question then becomes how to find the volunteer experience best suited for…
Drink It Up: More Good News About Coffee
November 7, 2018
When you reach for your morning cup of coffee, you’re probably just focused on getting yourself awake and alert to start the day. But scientists know that coffee is not only a stimulant but has the potential of providing significant health benefits beyond keeping your eyes open and mind awake….
Smarten Up: A Resourceful New Book For Your Later Years
October 24, 2018
As with many topics, including aging, it’s often hard to separate essential truths from widespread myths. Sometimes it’s only through lived experiences that we find out what’s real and what’s not. Well, as a way to shortcut this process of getting smart, there’s a new resource for you: Navigating Your…
Wise Guys: Advice For A Satisfying Later Stage Of Life
October 17, 2018
It’s undeniable that as we age, much of life evolves in unpredictable ways. The uncertainty can be anxiety provoking, though there’s a lot of concrete, practical advice out there to lessen some of that unpredictability, including checklists to consult or cost calculations to consider. But there are also other sorts of considerations…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Traveling Alone
October 8, 2018
Traveling Alone By Alice Herb Traveling alone may come easily to many younger women, but it did create anxieties and issues for most women of my generation. When I was first widowed at 32, I thought that I would have to give up my love of travel since I…
Home Care: Home Monitoring For Your Heart And Your Health
September 26, 2018
Those who suffer from high blood pressure probably understand why it’s called a “silent killer.” Often there are few if any symptoms to alert you to a problem and it’s only when there’s an acute crisis do you realize the danger you’re in. So, unless you’re vigilant with your meds…