Before It’s Too Late: How & Why to Talk To Your Aging Parents about Preplanning All Trending Articles Caregiving 07/26/202207/26/2022 by Debra Tull Preplanning is a gift. But where to start? I am a Baby Boomer with the privilege of still enjoying both of my 90+ year old parents. My being retired gives us time to have some very frank and, sometimes, uncomfortable conversations. The conversation was difficult to start, but I
BOOK GIVEAWAY: Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr books Giveaways 07/21/202207/21/2022 This month's pick of the month from Andrea Peskind-Katz from GREAT THOUGHTS, GREAT READERS is Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr. Every month, Andrea chooses a book either written by an individual aged 50Plus or written for this awesome community! SCROLL DOWN TO READ A DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK (form Amazon) (or
BOOK GIVEAWAY: FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOST books Giveaways 07/21/202207/21/2022 SCROLL DOWN TO READ A DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK (from Amazon) (or click HERE to go directly to BOOK GIVEAWAY ENTRY FORM for FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOST by Julia Bryan Thomas) "A compelling story of love, courage and forgiveness. Highly recommended." ―Historical Novel Society "A sure bet for readers of personal war
How Do I know if it’s Melanoma? Use the ABCDE Checklist to Identify Melanoma Skin Cancer All Trending Articles Health 07/18/202207/19/2022 by Fayne Frey, M.D. Do I have skin cancer? It’s during these hot and humid days of summer when we dress in sleeveless shirts and shorts that sun exposure is at a maximum. We find skin imperfections and growths that we're not really sure were there before. Our friends and family notice
Is It a Good Idea to Tap Your Home Equity in Retirement? All Trending Articles Money 07/01/202207/15/2022 by Brenda Bonin Do you know how much home equity you have? I’m going to let you in on a little secret, if you’ve owned your home for 2 years or more, you probably have a lot more home equity than you realize. My clients are often shocked when they learn their
Our 15 Favorite Travel Gifts for 2022 Gift Guides Travel 06/30/202206/30/2022 Useful Travel Gifts for Seniors If you traveled recently, you probably noticed the crowds are back! Unfortunately, the great deals we saw during the lockdown are gone as people reschedule plans and make new ones. The good news, though, is that life is back to a new normal with folks eagerly
“Shouldn’t I See the Doctor?”: When a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Makes Sense All Trending Articles Health 06/24/202206/27/2022 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
When Should I Start Using Anti-Aging Skincare Products? All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 06/05/202207/13/2022 by Fayne Frey Anti-Aging Skincare: When Should I Start? The answer to that question depends on what you mean by “anti-aging” products. Anti-aging skincare products: moisturizers Are you talking about the hundreds, if not thousands, of moisturizers on the market that contain minuscule amounts of a particular “marketing” ingredient, like Vitamin C, Vitamin E,
10 Creative Gifts for 90 Year Old Women Who Already Have Everything Gift Guides 06/03/202207/20/2022 Looking for gifts for 90 year old women who have everything? My nana already seems to have everything she wants and needs. That's what she tells me anyway. She is trying to get rid of stuff at this point. What to do to celebrate her birthday? You need to think outside
Don’t Use Cutesy Nicknames (and Other Tips to Communicate with Older Adults) All Trending Articles 05/27/202205/28/2022 by Ellen Blake Older adults deserve respect and dignity I recently returned from a visit with my elderly Dad who lives independently with some care in the house. His short-term memory is pretty much non-existent, but there is nothing wrong with his long-term memory. We are fortunate to have a caregiver who
The Infinite Resource: Breathing Coronavirus Health 05/27/202205/29/2022 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
BOOK GIVEAWAY: MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plans to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep, & Hot Flashes books Giveaways 05/23/202206/07/2022 MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plans to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep, & Hot Flashes by Anna Cabeca DO OBGYN More than 125 detoxifying and hormone-healing recipes to reduce the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, from the bestselling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16. SCROLL DOWN TO READ THE DESCRIPTION
Do You Have Skin Tags? Should You Remove them? All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 05/18/202205/21/2022 by Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist Do you have skin tags? You know, those fleshy small growths that dangle from your skin. Almost 50% of adults develop at least one skin tag during their lives. You can find them anytime, generally between ages 20-70, but they usually appear after age 50.
Your Kids’ Friends: An Untapped Networking Opportunity for Older Job Seekers All Trending Articles Work & Purpose 05/09/202205/09/2022 by Stuart Rosenfield Network, network, network Everyone tells you to always network. Network with your current and past co-workers and bosses. Network with your friends, neighbors, soccer parents, doctors, etc. There's one group often overlooked as you hit 50, and especially when you hit 60...your kid’s friends. Really? My kid’s friends'? You mean
Do You Have Gout? 5 Foods to Avoid to Lower Your Risk of an Attack All Trending Articles Health 05/09/202205/09/2022 The Gout Diet by Ellen Blake Gout? Really? My husband woke up one night in severe pain that seemed to come out of nowhere. His second toe on his right foot was an angry red color and grotesquely swollen. He said he felt like it was on fire. We learned he had
Flashbulb Memories: When We Remember Exactly Where We Were for Certain BIG Events All Trending Articles Living 05/06/202205/09/2022 by Ellen Blake What are flashbulb memories? Which are the big events seared indelibly in your mind? Are there times that you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news? These memories, called flashbulb memories, refer to the circumstances when you first learned of a consequential or emotionally arousing event.
4 Ways to Reduce Swelling of the Knee So You Can Adventure! All Trending Articles 05/02/202205/02/2022 Have you ever wondered why your knee swells? If you have osteoarthritis, you may notice intermittent swelling of the knee. Have you ever wondered why? Swelling is a way for your knee joint to tell you “Hi I’m angry!” It is common that arthritic joints become swollen after periods of immobility,
8 Mother’s Day Gifts to Show Your Love For Under $20 Gift Guides 05/01/202205/01/2022 Ideas for a Mother's Day Gift Under 20 dollars Looking for cute, inexpensive and unique gifts for Mother's Day for that special someone who has been like a mom to you? It can be a friend, parent, cousin, anyone! We understand you may want to show you care, but don't want
Age is Just a Number and Mine’s Not Listed! All Trending Articles Living 04/27/2022 by Jill Beam A humorous look at growing older Turning another year older is not so terrible. As we age, we have many things to look forward to. Like back pain, getting tired from just standing, getting achy from driving long distances, older person smell, skin growths, wrinkles, forgetting passwords, hemorrhoids, insomnia,
Do You Worry About Aging Alone? How (and Why) to Cultivate a Family of Choice All Trending Articles Caregiving Living 04/02/202204/04/2022 by Carol Marak Family of choice is the best support team for solo agers It feels like yesterday since I helped my parents with their elder care needs while working a full-time job. I experienced first-hand the effects of growing older by observing relatives evolve through the latter stages. However, they had
Do I Have Skin Cancer? How and Why to Find It Early All Trending Articles Health 04/01/202204/05/2022 by Fayne Frey, MD Do I have skin cancer? This question is the one people ask me most frequently outside the office. I hear it from family, friends, acquaintances, even total strangers. All the time. For example, someone approached me not too long ago at a small birthday gathering. It was a
Drama IS Optional: 5 Rules For Drama-Free Living Book Reviews 03/31/202204/01/2022 by Leslie Farin SCROLL DOWN TO ENTER OUR BOOK GIVEAWAY FOR 5 RULES FOR DRAMA-FREE LIVING I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Elaine Bentley Baughn, MS, LMFT author of the book, 5 Rules for Drama-Free Living. For those not familiar with Elaine, she is a licensed marriage and family therapist with
What are Non Fungible Tokens? A Simple Explanation for the Layperson Money Technology 03/30/202203/31/2022 by Ellen Blake What the heck does "fungible" mean? "Fungible" is not a term with which I was familiar until recently. Now, it seems everyone is talking about "non-fungible tokens". So what does it mean? Fungible is an adjective that refers to something that is indistinguishable from another thing. It is interchangeable, substitutable
3 Questions a Healthcare Provider Asks Before Choosing a Home Care Agency for Their Own Parent All Trending Articles Caregiving Health 03/22/202203/22/2022 by Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM Questions to ask before choosing a home care agency It’s 8:30am, and a busy day is ahead of you. You’re about to start your first task when the phone rings. It’s your dad. He never calls this early, so you know it can’t be good. Turns out
14 Unique & Affordable Passover Gifts: Tell Loved Ones You’re Thinking of Them Gift Guides 03/22/202203/21/2022 COOL & UNIQUE PASSOVER GIFTS This year, families and friends can once again gather to celebrate the Passover holiday. Make your seder even more special and fun with these unique Passover gifts. Below is our list of carefully curated items, some fun, some more serious, to let loved ones know they are
Does Your Spouse Share Your Retirement Goals? 6 Tips From a Retired Husband To Ease the Transition All Trending Articles Coronavirus 03/21/202203/24/2022 by Peter Keers Communication is key when planning for retirement... I'll never forget the shocked look on my wife's face when I said, "I'm retiring in two months." I was surprised at her reaction. During the prior year, we frequently discussed (I thought) the idea of my retirement after 40 years of work.
10 Best Easter Gift Ideas for Loved Ones Aged 50+ Gift Guides 03/18/202204/13/2022 As we approach our first Easter following the pandemic, we might not yet feel comfortable gathering with our usual peeps gathered around the table. If the weather cooperates and the loved ones with whom you generally celebrate are local, perhaps you can host your holiday outdoors. Even if you can't
The Secret to Successful Life Change: Focus Your Energy on the Future All Trending Articles Living 03/15/202203/17/2022 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
My Friend Just Got Divorced After Decades Together – How Can I Help? All Trending Articles Love & Sex at 50+ 03/15/202203/17/2022 by Ellen Blake HOW TO HELP A FRIEND GOING THROUGH DIVORCE Gray divorce It's hard sometimes to understand why couples divorce after many years together, especially in situations when you had no idea there were difficulties. Obviously, no one truly knows what goes on in someone's house and there are lots of different
Do You Wash Your Face Before or After You Shower? Notes From a Dermatologist All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 03/11/202203/12/2022 by Fayne Frey, MD The order of things We all have our routines. Some of us are more flexible than others, but most of us have specific habits we repeat daily. Think about these two examples; Do you put on your pants or your socks first? And do you wash your face
