Mother’s Day Got You Down?

04/06/202104/06/2021

originally posted April 25, 2019 updated April 6, 2021 Author: Leslie Farin UPDATE: It's been three years since Mom died and two since we lost our Mother-in-Law. I continue to miss both of these wonderful women more than I can say. Mother's Day continues to be a difficult holiday for me, though the

Product Review: BrioCare -New Technology Offers Peace of Mind for Family Caregivers

04/01/202104/07/2021

sponsored post by Leslie Farin Necessity is the mother of invention A man with a family and high pressure job realizes his mother needs help. She lives alone, out of state, and can no longer live independently. Understandably, she wants to stay in her home which is familiar and comfortable. The son helps

The Writer’s Workshop (Part 3 Of 6): Write Your First Book

04/01/202104/01/2021

by John Wasowicz Finding your voice As a writer, it’s important to decide which perspective you will use to write your book. Are you going to write in the first, second, or third person? Is one better than the other to communicate what you want to say? Which type of narrative best

Arthritis? How Did I Get That and How Can I Fix it?

03/28/202103/29/2021

by Adam Wright, MD How did I get arthritis and is it curable? This morning Professor James from the local community college came to my office complaining of knee pain. His knee was not quite right since taking a hard hit playing football decades ago. He had knee surgery back in the

Long Term Covid19 Symptoms and Other Good Reasons to See a Pulmonologist

03/22/202103/30/2021

sponsored post by Leslie Farin Breathing is underrated Eve Ensler, the American playwright and performer once said, "I wake up every day and I think, I'm breathing! It's a good day!" I love this quote that reminds us to be grateful. The vast majority of us take breathing for granted. It happens naturally, day in

The Skinny on Cellulite – What Causes It and How Do I Get Rid of It?

03/21/202104/01/2021

by Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist The complicated relationship we have with our cellulite If cellulite bothers you, you are not alone. Many of my patients worry about putting on shorts and swimsuits as summer approaches. They ask me how to get rid of the unattractive orange-peel textured skin on their

4 Ways to Effectively Market to “Older” Consumers and Why You Should

03/20/202103/20/2021

by Ellen Blake Why aren't more businesses marketing their services to older adults? When you look at advertisements, it seems our society consists almost entirely of younger people. Brand marketers have a distinct obsession with age and tend to segment people into age ranges as though our buying patterns, motivations and

Yes, Your Nose is Bigger: It’s Not Your Imagination

03/13/202103/13/2021

by Ellen Blake originally posted 9.11.2019 updated 3.13.2020 Do noses grow with age? Looking in the mirror the other day, I noticed my nose seems larger. It’s always been prominent, but is it getting even bigger? Does your nose grow with age? It’s not my imagination! I decided to go through some old photos to determine

Detoxify and Upgrade Your Home, Mind and Body

03/12/202104/09/2021

sponsored post by Leslie Farin Upgrade your life starting from the inside out Women our age complain often of various health issues. Some of the more common complaints include hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), weight gain, joint pain, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Do you sometimes feel that no matter what you do, you

As the World Opens Up…Are You Ready to Lose the Lockdown Loungewear?

03/09/202103/13/2021

by Sara Heron, Owner, Personal Style and Color Coach Lockdown loungewear - the new norm All our lives turned upside down as a result of the worldwide pandemic this past year. Covid19 presented unprecedented challenges and forced many to live an unfamiliar life. Our lives became a rollercoaster of emotion that tested

Covid19 Vaccine Safety: Separating Fact From Fiction

03/06/202103/09/2021

by Ellen Blake Covid19 Vaccine Safety: What's true and what's not? With so much information about the Covid-19 vaccines online and in the news, it's important to know what's true and what's not. Vince Venditto, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Science, works overtime

10 Words That Instantly Show Your Age

02/28/202103/02/2021

By Leslie Farin originally posted:11/23/2019 updated: 2/28/2021 Words that show your age Sometimes I notice my kids' eyebrows shoot up when I say certain words - words I grew up with and still use without thinking. The blank expressions on their millennial faces clearly show they think I am an old fuddy-duddy. Not that

Weathering a Storm in the Midst of a Pandemic

02/27/202102/28/2021

by Leslie Farin How many natural disasters can we cope with at one time? After almost an entire year since Covid-19 invaded our lives, I continue to hunker down at home. I love my home, but spending so much time cooped up is not something I enjoy. Flaws in the house I

Texas On My Mind

02/22/202103/04/2021

by John Wasowicz PRINT PDF VERSION Texas Winter Storm - February 2021 Last month, I noted my next column would be “Finding your voice.” Well, I hope you don’t mind if I jump in front of that theme with a different subject. Right now, I want to write about persistence, perseverance, and faith....in Texas

The Writer’s Workshop (Part 2 Of 6): Write Your First Book

02/19/202104/01/2021

by John Wasowicz Getting your creative juices moving Last month, I recommended you write 250 words each day to launch yourself on your journey to write your book. If you did, you likely discovered one of the great secrets to successful writing: It’s not about writing a lot in a short amount of

“BadAss” Home-Made Vanilla Extract

02/10/202102/10/2021

by Leslie Farin You may ask, is it worth it to make your own vanilla extract? The answer...absolutely! Not only is it less expensive, but the flavor is worlds apart from your average extract found on supermarket shelves. And the best reason yet, making your own vanilla extract is one of the easiest recipes

Post Vaccination Flying – Are You Ready to Get On Board?

02/09/202102/10/2021

by Debra Kerper How do you feel about air travel right now? If you're like me, you dream of a life that looks "near normal" and yearn to board an airplane bound for destinations near and far. Some people, all ages, already started traveling by air again - or perhaps never stopped.

Self-Love and Valentine’s Day – Why It’s Important

02/07/202102/07/2021

by Marlene Caraballo originally posted January 31, 2019 updated February 7, 2021 Who to Give Your Heart to this Valentine’s Day Has it been a long time since you gave much thought to February being the month for sweethearts? After fifty, Valentine’s Day can come and go quite quietly. Maybe you’ll have dinner with your

Stress Relief From Humor is No Joke: 5 Simple Steps to Curb Anxiety

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01/31/202101/31/2021

by Michelle Grace Maiellaro Anxiety is no laughing matter. Whether you struggle with trauma, uncertainty, depression, loss, or fear, your mood is at best deadpan. And your tolerance for humor nil. But what if I told you that a healthy belly laugh can lighten your emotional load, improve your health, and relieve

The Writer’s Workshop (Part 1 of 6): Write Your First Book

01/29/202102/23/2021

By John Adam Wasowicz Step by Step Guide to Writing a Book Ready to challenge yourself to begin that novel you always dreamed of writing? 50PlusToday begins a series this month designed for readers who want to write their book in 2021. The goal of this program, developed by John Adam Wasowicz,