The dreaded “E” word. People who aren’t fitness buffs hate hearing that they need to exercise even when they know there is truth in it.  It takes strength and muscle tone to keep you upright, mobile, and in charge of your own life.   Like it or not, ageing brings about a certain amount…

Seniors: 80 IS JUST A NUMBER Yes, 80 is just a number, but when it is referring to your age it takes on a whole new meaning. Each decade is associated with certain milestones, some pretty good ones, but what milestone does 80 represent? Some of your contemporaries are no longer with you, which is…

 Aging-in-place is something every senior dreams about, but just wanting it to happen is not enough. What will it take to make sure that you will be able to manage on your own? Adapting your home to meet your needs is always a good idea, but even a well designed house will not save the…

  There have been a number of articles written lately about the increasing divorce rate in people over 50.  Longevity, it seems, is the culprit once again.    Are more marriages troubled these days or have people forgotten that they promised to hang around and take care of each other for the duration? Late life divorce…

  Advances in medicine and technology have given people with heart disease a new lease on life, but an aging heart requires more than a few pills to keep it chugging along.   Of course you can do everything right and still develop heart disease, but there is no use trying to speed things a long.…

Senior Living:  Helpful Information-choosing a Independent Living Facility (guest blog) Making the decision to move into an independent living facility for you or your loved ones can easily be an overwhelming or daunting task. There are a wide range of facilities with a diverse range of services, so it is not always easy to find…

  Rings have a long and colorful history.  Rings have been worn for sentimental, practical, spiritual, and adornment purposes since the beginning of recorded history.  Rings are still popular today and can be found in every style and in every price range.  Rings are fun and are available in a variety of styles and colors…

Have you watched kids at a skateboard park?  It is awesome the way they use balance to control their boards and stay on their feet.   Even if they fall they manage to tuck and roll and come through the experience unscathed.   Skateboards, rollerblades, surfing, balancing on the handlebars of bicycles or even riding a unicycle…

When we grew up we didn’t go to the doctor unless we were really sick.  Our mother’s were wizards at diagnosing and treating a plethora of childhood illnesses and we thought doctors were for emergencies only. Do you avoid going to the doctor or the dentist because you are afraid they will find something wrong…

My mother, my aunt and one of my sisters were all diagnosed with adult onset diabetes when they were in their 70s.   I know that it might be waiting in the wings for me, but are we ever really ready for that news?  Many people with diabetes mellitus are over the age of 60 years. …