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Jul
27
2020
Jul
14
2020
How to Tell Whether Your Senior Loved One Could Be Ready for Assisted Living
There may come a time when you’ll need to talk to your loved one about the benefits of assisted living care...
Jul
08
2020
Mobility Aids – Scooters, Electric Wheelchairs, Power Chairs
It is no exaggeration to say that these items can literally change a person’s life. However, much careful consideration is needed to ensure that you end up with the right mobility aids for you or your loved ones....
Jul
02
2020
Retirement and Health
Retirement is often seen as a reward for decades of hard work and dedication. All those long hours at the office or job site can lead to years of relaxation and freedom....
Jun
02
2020
internet basics for seniors – Part two
You need to watch out for online health and beauty scams, particularly when it comes to prescription drugs and products with anti-aging claims....
May
26
2020
Internet basics for seniors – Part one
Computer and internet use can be a fun, easy way to accomplish everyday tasks and stay connected with your friends, family and community....
May
18
2020
Elder Care and Long-Term Decisions During a Global Pandemic (Image Via Pexels)
While you may be struggling with how to make decisions without potentially exposing them to the Coronavirus, you may need to keep in mind long-term care options as well....
May
10
2020
10 Ways to Lower Your Expenses in Retirement
When you retire, it’s time to relax and enjoy life. This just in: You can retire and save money at the same time...
Apr
22
2020
The new MSG
Our new mantra as we leave the house these days: Masks, Sanitizer, Gloves...
Apr
22
2020
Ladies, your hair and social distancing
Bad hair day? Who isn’t having one now in these days of quarantine and social distancing?...
Apr
05
2020
Apr
01
2020
Can We Stop The Cravings?
I have decided to share my personal story of how I lost 20 pounds before this whole Coronavirus nightmare started. ...
Mar
31
2020
FOMO……Fear Of Muting Out
Let me start by saying that MUTE is a four letter word but not a FOUR LETTER WORD! Don't be afraid to use the WORD and to mute yourself when participating in a ZOOM meeting....
Jan
22
2020
68 Restaurants That Offer Senior Discounts In 2020
These discounts range from a certain percentage off of your bill to a free drink with the purchase of a meal....
Dec
16
2019
Baby Boomers Prove High Debt Doesn’t Equal Bad Credit
They have the second-highest debt burden of any generation—but they also have the second-highest credit scores....
Jan
24
2019
CREDIT CARDS WITH TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE
No one plans to cancel their trip, but sometimes life happens. You might have been planning a trip for months, only to have a change of plans...
Jan
11
2019
Loss, Mourning and Shiva
Death leaves us heartbroken. Visitors come to ease mourners’ pain, to share the sadness and to be of comfort. Some general lessons learned from loss....
Dec
30
2018
What Are The Best Shoes For Supination?
Supination is the outward roll motion of the foot during walking or running. A normal supination is when you’re your heel lifts and the forefoot and toes are used to propel the body forward. ...
Nov
13
2018
Everything You Need To Know About Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Research has found ways to slow down the progress of Alzheimer’s. Studies have also discovered the factors that can raise or diminish the risks of contracting Alzheimer’s disease....
Oct
25
2018
6 Things You Need to Know About the Medicare Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is a time when you may be able to change your Medicare coverage for the better. ...
Oct
23
2018
Downsizing Your Home
If you’re reaching your retirement years and have an empty nest, a smaller and more manageable house might be something to consider...
Aug
17
2018
Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fee
When it comes to use outside the U.S., not all credit cards are created equal....
Aug
07
2018
The Number One Thing You Can Do To Lose Weight
There is no magic wand or pill for losing weight. However, there are a few good habits guaranteed to work long term no matter who or where you are....
Aug
02
2018
What’s The Best Magnesium Supplement For Anxiety
There are many reasons for anxiety disorders, including stress, family history, and certain substance abuse. But did you know your diet may play a role?...
Oct
01
2017
Finding Your Old Friends on Facebook by Lee Elliott
Facebook makes it easier than ever to reconnect with old friends. Learn the easiest ways to find them online....
Jul
05
2017
12 Vegetables You Should Have In Your Weekly Market List
You can’t go wrong with veggies. They’re full of fiber and nutrients while being low in calories. You’ll feel fuller, keep your digestive system working, and find it easier to lose weight. At the same time, the vegetables are colorful and interesting, adding something unique...
Jun
23
2017
Cinque Terre, Italia 2017 By Dr. Sven W
The Italian Tourist Board is not going to be happy with this latest travel piece, but the truth needs to be told....
Jun
05
2017
You are not too old!
Who knew? I wasn’t expecting much being divorced and in my fifties. I was a daughter, mother, grandmother and business owner...
May
25
2017
Our Favorite (Lesser Known) Cities on Each Continent
For a trip down Memory Lane, and maybe to offer some ideas for summer travel, we decided to go back through our past few years of globetrotting and pick out our favorite metropolises along the way...
May
22
2017
3 Diets that may help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Research shows that three similar diets are proven to protect older folks from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia...
May
18
2017
The Bare Bones About Osteoporosis
For many boomer women, osteoporosis becomes a fact of life. Concerns over risk of fracture, brittle bones and a general sense of weakness can really slow you down. But there is some good news: you can take steps to protect your bones...
May
02
2017
Facing Life’s challenges – Dealing with Loss
I have passed my mother’s age when she died, and I realize the mortality of someone close to your age is frightening, ”there but for the grace of God go I”....
Apr
24
2017
The Downsizing and Goodbye !
Downsizing isn't just about moving, it is also about saying goodbye and getting rid of a whole lot of stuff. Time to let go and there's no turning back....
Mar
24
2017
The First Road Trip – Miami to New York Part 1
I've always had a Jack Kerouac dream to be "On The Road". There was a motorcycle and leather jacket prominant in the vision but in reality, at age 60, there is only a leather jacket and a compact rental car....
Mar
20
2017
Health Perils of 2017, By Dr. Sven W
With the passing of each decade daily calorie expenditure drops...
Mar
17
2017
What’s all the Noise about Hygge? By Dr. Sven W
This year the winter buzz was about finding hygge, the Danish word for coziness...
The Scent of a Woman… YIKES!
After recently viewing the moving and beautifully performed movie, Lion, I feel rather guilty about expressing my displeasure over such a trivial matter. But, here goes...
Mar
07
2017
Senior Discounts: A Guide To Saving Money For Seniors
There are a lot of discounts out there that can make life as a retiree, or even as a person over 50, a lot cheaper....
Feb
16
2017
The Novice Traveler Part 2: The Travel Toiletry Challenge (TTC)
The next challenge I face is how to deal with the “Travel Toiletry Challenge”, from here forward referred to as TTC...
Feb
05
2017
In Estonia We Traveled from Modern to Medieval
Evidence shows that people have been living in Estonia for over five thousand years, establishing it as one of the oldest seats of power in Northern Europe...
Feb
01
2017
The Novice Traveler
Consider me “the alternative traveler” as opposed to the “get up and go” one. I have a tremendous fear of travel, over pack, and end up stuffing my suitcase. I get palpitations just thinking about the probability of a pre-trip panic attack. ...
Jan
31
2017
Glaucoma: Watch Out For This Silent Destroyer…
Nearly 2.7 million people have glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The good news is that glaucoma is relatively easy to treat ...
Jan
30
2017
My body and Me, by guest blogger , the other Debra
I drink rejuvalac twice a day, it is fermented quinoa and a natural probiotic. I drink a cup of wheatgrass every morning and I add fenugreek to soups and salads...
Jan
26
2017
IT’S NOT ABOUT THE LOGO, IT’S ABOUT THE STYLE!!
Fashion bloggers today, most of whom in their 20’s, if that, are all carrying purses or shoes or clothes with a designers logo. Sometimes you don’t even see the blogger, all you see is the purse with the logo. When did we become...
Jan
24
2017
Do you know why wheat is bad for you?
Since the 1980s, the new forms of wheat that have been genetically modified cause inflammation in our bodies and trigger the increase in autoimmune diseases...
Jan
15
2017
Older Jobseeker? Here Are 10 Reasons Why Employers Want YOU!
There are plenty of companies who appreciate the many pluses of hiring someone with a proven track record...
Jan
13
2017
A weekend in Zurich and Lucerne
There are many chocolatiers all over, stop in and buy one piece at a time, you can even save one for your next cup of coffee. Sit and have a hot chocolate, they are outstanding...
Jan
10
2017
A Weekend Jaunt, A Bit of Everything; Relaxation, Walking, Brisk Air and Loads of Chocolate
Did you know that some mental health specialists say that short weekend breaks from routine life and work may make people happier than a long vacation?...
Jan
09
2017
THE ONE QUALITY YOU NEED TO SURVIVE YOUR 50’S (AND BEYOND)
Resilience is a quality you must have in your 50’s and beyond, because while it is often better after 50, it sure isn’t perfect. Not even close....
Dec
28
2016
Hair, Nails, Feet and Face, Guest Post
As I get older I have put more and more emphasis on my personal grooming. It makes me feel good and I recognize that I AM IMPORTANT! I am diligent about getting my face waxed and my eyebrows professionally done. ...
Dec
19
2016
Best After 50 TV Picks, By Ronna Benjamin
Winter is coming…time to hunker down, pour a cup of hot chocolate, light the fire, and binge watch. There are some great new shows out there!...
Dec
12
2016
“Remind me again, what’s his name?”, By Dr. Sven W
All of us experience the ”Where did I put my keys or glasses?”, or “Why did I go into this room?” or “What’s that word I was looking for?” and most often, ”What’s his name?”...
Dec
11
2016
Sex and the Presidential Elections, by Larry Gould, Author
I think sometimes life imitates sex – or, should I say, sex imitates life. But what does the election have to do with sex? ...
Dec
01
2016
Dresses, Dresses, Dresses Everywhere
Most of us want to look our best and not look like someone who rolled out of bed and while half asleep threw on some odds and ends from the season - five years ago...
Nov
14
2016
Make-Up in 5 And Out The Door
In a video I show you products and make-up tips to look better and prettier. The best part, it takes 5 minutes and you're out the door. ...
What about the husbands parents?
I read your response to "Loving but Distressed Daughter". How about the husband's parents?...
Nov
08
2016
Jerusalem of Gold – and Sweat By Dr. W
Finding gyms while vacationing. We will be visiting New York City, Tel Aviv, Rome, London and Paris. Get your sneakers and gym shorts ready....
Loving but Distressed Daughter
Feel good about your parents being in the house with you and know that statistics show that families living in a home together foster closer bonds between generations...
Nov
04
2016
Larry Gould on Sex and/or Intimacy?
As we get older our confidence in being able to ‘perform’ seems to effect us, but a great sex life means enjoying many different forms of play...
Nov
03
2016
All Fat is Created Equal. Or Maybe Not? By Dr. W
We are in the midst of a major health epidemic. Although the U.S. leads the world with the highest percentage of obese people, the rest of the western world is fast catching up...
Nov
01
2016
Morning Moisturizing with Debbie
A woman's moisturizing routine is a necessary and important step to overall appearance. I have done a video to show you how to apply the products and I reveal my hit list...
Oct
31
2016
Larry Gould, author of “Great Retirement. Great Sex.”
How to sell your business and still have a sex life. People in their 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s are having a fulfilling sex life....
Oct
02
2016
Dr. W, on Debunking the Gospel
Perhaps, too much emphasis is placed on obtaining a certain heart rate during exercise. For the routine exerciser what is most important is doing that 30- 45 minute workout program 5X per week or even daily ...
Sep
28
2016
A Great Night in New York City
Don’t be afraid to discover the ever changing world and in the process expose our minds to new experiences, celebrate diversity and frequent places where young audiences attend...
Sep
23
2016
For Women Only, Taking It All Off
Good skin is as much a part of fashion as designer frocks. Makeup embellishes our look, but how it is removed and how we treat our skin daily preserves the canvas for the total picture ...
Sep
21
2016
Prague and Budapest. Where does a spin instructor stay? By Dr. W
One evening at the hotel we met a group of young people who came for a destination wedding...
Sep
21
2016
Dr. W on, Are Vacations Healthy?
Eight days in Budapest and Prague and three and a half pounds heavier ...
Sep
20
2016
Are We Invisible?
I sometimes walk down the streets of New York and I count people, actually count. 1, 2 people my age, over 60! 8, 9 people 20 to 35 years old. Then I compute fractions, 2/10, sometimes I think in percentages, 20%. In my exercise class,...
No More Sex
Dear Debbie, My husband is in his early 60s, fit and healthy. I too try to keep in shape and feel that I look good (and more importantly desirable). In fact my husband tells me often that I am beautiful. However, his desire to have sex with...
Sep
06
2016
Dr W. on Starbucks At The Gym!
Do I stop off and get my java before class? Before my run? Does coffee interfere with exercise performance?...
Sep
05
2016
Exercising Decision Making
We should be able to make decisions confidently by the time we are 50. We have had good practice up until now and probably made some life changing choices in the previous years. So why is it so much harder for me to...
Sep
01
2016
Dr. W on Calories In = Calories Out
Put in 100 calories per day more than you use, multiply by 7 days, then over a month you have gained a pound...
Guilty, and no longer enthusiastic
Dear Debbie, I have been married for over 30 years and until recently been faithful to the only woman I had ever been with. That changed on a recent business trip. An opportunity arose with a business associate, and I , have to admit, enthusiastically took advantage....
Aug
25
2016
Guest Post, End of Summer Bathing Suit Memories
Bikini versus burkini. There are a world of choices in between…one piece, high leg, tankini, dresskini, body slimming, thigh concealer, and on and on....
Aug
23
2016
Dr W. on Getting to the Gym
Some people love the social aspect of the gym, meeting new people and making gym friends, dressing up with "fabulous sneakers" or need the " great outfit, where'd you get it?" reaction....
Aug
13
2016
Hot, Hotter, Hottest
Gentlemen! How to stay hot looking even well into your 60s....
Aug
11
2016
The Hang Out: Why I Love Being Around Friends and Family
I loved working around young people, it kept me on my toes, I was more alert and fit and I love to be generous. It's good for the soul...
Aug
03
2016
Modern Technologies All Baby Boomers Should Know
Google’s real name is “Google for Stupid People”. You can look up ANYTHING on Google and no one will ever know....
Jul
31
2016
Sticking to a Schedule When Retired
Spirit and energy is all about learning new ideas and opinions. ...
