*I have been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card for this post but as always, thoughts are my own. 2 weeks ago our plasma TV died – no noise, just POOF and no picture… right in the middle of the USC game! Ugh! But really, I can’t...
This is a sponsored post on behalf of O, The Oprah Magazine and Holland America Line and is the first in a series about friendships. Friendships are important, especially as we age. Indeed they are so important that it’s been proven that friendships can...
Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat better, exercise more, get plenty of rest and make sure you’re getting routine check-ups with your dentist and doctor. While I am passionate about all those things, this time I’m focusing on taking care...
For seniors (which if we’re being honest, includes many of us), preventing falls isn’t just about feeling more comfortable in your home, but about avoiding the serious health issues and even death that can follow some falls. The good news is that no matter the...
Those of us who have had the experience of being a caregiver can tell you that there is a vast array of emotions that are inherent in this role. They vary from day to day, and sometimes minute to minute. In some ways that is the most challenging aspect in the...
Sometimes I wonder if our favorite season is related to whether we area morning person or a night owl. I’ve been a night owl most of my life and I’ve always loved fall – that cozy, hunker-down feeling, back-to-school, slightly cooler temperatures but...