Easter and Passover Are Not Cancelled! Time to Think Outside the Box

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I by Ellen Blake Lives disrupted, many churches and synagogues closed...life as we know it is dramatically different this year as we prepare for these important holidays. But while in-person religious services may be cancelled, Easter and Passover definitely are not. There's always a plan B. We can't gather the way we

Fun Ways to Pass the Time While “Social Distancing” (Mostly Free!)

by 50Plus-Today Hunkered down for now with lots of anxiety about how the coronavirus pandemic will play out, I try to stay optimistic. With a whole lot less rushing around, I tell myself I have time for some of the things I try to make time for regularly, but don't. So,

If it Sounds Too Good to Be True, it Probably is: Beware of Coronavirus Scams

by 50Plus-Today As of March 27, 2020, the U.S. has the most confirmed coronavirus cases in the world.People are understandably scared and looking for answers. Unfortunately, while many of us work to "flatten the curve" and provide support to others, others take advantage of vulnerable consumers. Perhaps you received calls or

The Infinite Resource: Breathing

by Linda Benkö People often ask me what I do for work. My response is usually something like, "It has to do with a physical process every human being does around 20,000 times per day. I help people breathe". "But I already breathe. All the time.“ Yes, we all breathe. But most

Coronavirus Pandemic: How to Help Those in Need

We are all affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but some individuals more so than others. If you are able to help and wondering the best way to do so, below are a few reputable organizations accepting donations. Also, check in with your local food banks and homeless shelters to find out

THE UPSIDE TO THE DOWNSIDE

Author: Valerie Grimes, CHt Sometimes life is not pretty... I love Polish sausage, but hear I don’t want to see how it is made. Why? Because sausage making is an ugly process, though so tasty when complete. Watching my clients go through weight reduction programs is also difficult – and ugly to them-

Order Take-Out or Cook at Home? What’s the Best Choice During the Pandemic?

by Ellen Blake How to get food safely amidst our coronavirus fears? Should we order in or cook at home? It's an age-old question that's even more of a challenge today as we wonder which is the safest option for us health-wise. A wonderful article by Amanda Mull published recently in THE

Have You Cleaned Your Cellphone Today?

50Plus-Today Your cellphone is disgusting. Your cell phone rarely leaves your side. At least mine doesn't. It goes with me to restaurants, stores, the bathroom, everywhere. I play with it all day long, so it touches my hands and then my face. In other words, it's is a breeding ground for germs. Did

It’s Not About You! What Not to Say When Someone is Grieving

by Leslie Farin An unfortunate side effect of aging is we lose people we love. There’s no getting around it. I had a big, noisy and really fun extended family for most of my life, but the numbers are dwindling every year. I try to remember how lucky I am to have

These Foods Can Make Menopausal Symptoms Worse

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by Ellen Blake I'm two years into menopause and still have insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes and mood swings. These symptoms make me miserable and my generally healthy diet goes out the window. My favorite comfort foods make me feel better and so I reach for them on the more

Americans Need New ID’s for Domestic Flights, Starting October 2020

by Leslie Farin Will your current driver's license get you past airport security for travel within the U.S. after October 1, 2020? Better check. Rules for identification for domestic flights change on October 1, 2020. If you can't produce acceptable identification, your US airport's TSA (Transport Security Administration) checkpoint will not clear you

How Many Clothes Do I Need in My Closet?

by Ellen Blake First world problem I have too much stuff. I'm frustrated that I have nothing to wear, yet my closet is overflowing. I hate to get rid of something that I just know I'll wear at some point, though to be honest, that day never comes. And because my closet

When Valentine’s Day is Just Not Your Thing as a Married Women

by Stephanie Gonzalez Valentine's Day is just not my thing. I understand that Valentine’s Day is a real holiday and not what people call a “Hallmark holiday”. Some quick research into Valentine’s Day shows it started in the 5th century and, in my opinion, is a much better option than the festival

PLEASE JOIN ME! National Day of Unplugging is March 6-7, 2020

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National Day of Unplugging (NDU), now in it's 11th year, starts at sundown March 6th and goes until sundown, March 7th. Please join me in my digital detox as I take the pledge to unplug. I, like many others, am overly reliant on technology, particularly hand-held devices. I feel I need

“Shouldn’t I See the Doctor?”: When a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Makes Sense

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by Ellen Blake Last week I took my 89 year old father to his family doctor after he fell in the restroom at a local deli. His head hit the concrete floor; I feared he had a mild concussion. Though able to carry on a conversation and walk without difficulty, I

Goal for 2020: Take Care of Yourself

by Ellen Blake How are your New Year's resolutions going so far? We are not even a month in, and already I feel my resolve slipping away. My list of goals for 2020 is long - and almost exclusively revolve around what I want to do for others. I was taught

The Secret to Successful Life Change: Focus Your Energy on the Future

by Deanna King Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”. It took me years to face my fears and make a difficult, albeit necessary, decision. Fifteen years to be exact. Though my journey was far

How You Doin’? Assessing Your Personal Fulfillment

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by Debi Talbert If you watched the 90’s hit sitcom Friends, you know that the character Joey was famous for his line “How you doin’?” His flirtatious quip was cute and cut to the chase. So, how you doin’? How’s life? Are you feeling fulfilled and intentional with how things are

Winter Dry Skin: 6 Expert Tips for Winter Skincare

by Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist I hate my winter dry skin. When the weather is cold and the air is dry, I find flakes of skin all over the place. They're on my sheets, attached to the inside of my clothes, on the floor. And the drier the air, the

Can We Talk About that Hair On Your Chin?

by Ellen Blake Why didn't anyone tell me chin hair is part of aging? I had no idea women randomly sprout dark hairs on or under their chin as they grow older. Sometimes these awkward strands grow long and wiry before I notice them. I thought I was alone with this