I recently wrote a post discussing the alarming trend in the increase of sexually transmitted diseases people over 50, especially those born between 1945 and 1965. One of the most disturbing statistics was the fact that people born between these years are 5...
When I started this blog, I never thought that I would be writing about STDs, but apparently, it’s a thing now in the baby boomer generation and it needs to be discussed. There has been an alarming increase over the last 15 years in reported cases of sexually...
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...
I almost hate to admit this but one of my guilty pleasures is playing games on my phone. If I’m standing in line, waiting for an appointment or even if I just need to reset my brain (usually by 2 p.m., it’s fried), I’ll usually indulge by...
Using Writing as Self-care by Diana Raab Diana Raab, PhD is an author, poet and speaker who also teaches classes on memoir writing. Her book, Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life can be found on Amazon. My...
Having been both an R.N. and a social media manager, I was asked by GreatCall to moderate a private Facebook group for caregivers. It is their way of giving back to our caregivers who do so much! One of our group members, Christy Payne, who cares for her...