How to Dodge the Most Common Tourist Pitfalls in Italy
Who hasn’t fallen prey to at least several of the most common tourist pitfalls at some point during their travels? Being ripped off on a taxi ride, being overcharged at a restaurant, or simply being unaware of the need to book ahead – we’ve all been there. After all, there’s only so much research you can do before a holiday…
Read MorePilates for Improved Balance: Preventing Falls in Adults over 50
Here’s a scary fact: for people over 50, being unable to stand on one foot for 10 seconds is associated with a higher risk of death from ANY cause within the following decade. That’s according to the findings of a recent study published in the British Journal…
Read MoreIs There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Falls in Older Women?
Today, approximately 50 million people in the United States are suffering from hearing loss. Yet nearly 42 million (that’s nearly 80%!) of them go without treatment. Hearing loss has been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services…
Read More3 Ways to Practice Body Awareness and Prevent Falls (Video)
We develop body awareness in all stages of life, but unfortunately, we lose some of it as we age. In our later years, being able to understand and develop this awareness of where our body is in space can help with falls prevention, hand-eye coordination…
Read MorePlanning a Multi-Gen Holiday? Here Are Some of the Pitfalls to Watch Out For
Multi-generational holidays are on the rise which probably isn’t surprising when you consider our hectic pace of life. After all, when else do we get to spend real quality time with our favourite people? But living in close proximity to other people, however much you love them…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Falls for Baby Boomers
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults, and baby boomers are at especially high risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults aged 65 and over will experience a fall each year…
Read MoreThe Joy of Skip-Gen Travel, Pitfalls and All
I had planned the trip for three years. I had the train tickets. The rental car. Hotel reservations. Non-refundable tickets for a musical, a lobster dinner cruise, and a whale-watching tour. All four granddaughters were super excited: we were going to Prince Edward Island…
Read MoreHow We Survive When the Sky Falls Depends on Our Character
Those of us 60 years and older live with the sobering knowledge that sometimes the sky really does fall. There are plenty of Chicken Littles running around, frantic about a crisis at work or a broken automobile, but let’s be clear…
Read MoreChasing Waterfalls – 12 Best Waterfalls in the USA
The United States is graced with a breathtaking array of natural wonders, and among its most enchanting are the captivating waterfalls. From the iconic cascades of Niagara Falls, with its thundering torrents straddling the border between New York…
Read MoreBreaking Free: The Pitfalls of Labels, Levels, and Righteousness
If you are anything like me, you recall a time when lively debate was not only welcomed but celebrated – a time when the exchange of ideas was seen as the perfect avenue for growth, learning, and understanding. Each of us possesses a unique…
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