What Is Tai Chi and Why It’s Good for Seniors
Tai Chi is not new and has been a go-to exercise regimen for seniors for a very long time. It’s easy enough to learn, is not overly demanding on the muscles and articulations, and can be practiced alone or in a group. Because of its relaxing…
Read MoreFacing a Lonely Thanksgiving? Try My 6 Ideas for Planning a Virtual Socially Distanced Celebration
Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated with large family gatherings. We eat communally prepared feasts, share family stories, and spend hours indoors playing games, working puzzles, and watching televised…
Read More5 Avocado Toast Ideas for a Healthy Breakfast
Eating healthy has always been the most fascinating yet brainstorming activity for most of us. The idea to eat healthy every day is excellent on papers and desired by all. While creating healthy preparations might come naturally to some…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that destroys a person’s intellectual and cognitive abilities and robs them of their memories. As this disease progresses nerve cells in the brain (neurons) stop working, slowly lose connections to one another and eventually die. This causes memory failure, personality changes and an inability to carry out […]
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid to Do Something Badly… At First!
If you’re like me, you’ve settled into a kind of placid existence which gratefully lacks the high anxiety and fear of the initial onset of the pandemic. Like me, you’ve probably replaced all that with a routine that gets you through the day…
Read MoreAcknowledging and Dealing with Negative Emotions as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver can be a very rewarding role, but it’s also one of the most taxing. Sometimes caregivers find themselves with negative emotions that can stem from the toll of caregiving, among other factors. It’s not uncommon for them to think something along the lines of “It’s fine, they’re my spouse/parent/sibling/grandparent, so I should […]
Read MoreThe Signs of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Must Know
The American Cancer Society estimates ovarian cancer will strike more than 22,000 women in the United States this year. And 14,000 of those women will die. Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages are challenging…
Read MoreLassie: The Puppy I Should Have Gotten Years Ago!
Recovering after a surgery, the doctor said the best thing I could do was get up and walk. I started walking way back when I quit smoking, mostly to keep the weight off. I enjoyed walking with my buddies in my old…
Read MoreDealing with Loneliness after 50 – The Sixty and Me 2020 Survey Results
Loneliness is a large and complex issue. Despite so many convenient ways to connect, including texting, social media and FaceTime, we’re the most socially connected society in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Sadly, at some point…
Read More10 Tips for Preparing for Retirement and Defeating the “Money Worry” Gene
We all have chromosomes (DNA) that are encoded with our genes in every cell in our body. There are 22 pairs of chromosomes that determine everything from the color of our hair and eyes to our ancestry and mental abilities. Read More