Scammers Love Seniors! What to know, What to do to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Scammers love seniors! They think we are easy marks because scammers are still working with outdated and downright inaccurate stereotypes about us, e.g., that we
When a Parent Lives with You
Your elderly mother has just moved in with you. It was not what she had planned. She had wanted to stay in her own home
Four Ways to Age with Grace
Aging with grace is neither a given nor an impossibility. In many ways, it is a choice in that you can choose your attitude and
Weighing In on the Life-long Question of Weight*
*Based on an article in AARP magazine by Jessica Migala; professional and medical sources listed at the end of this post.) If you’re anything like
What I Love About Uber
When I had to stop driving, I thought it was the worst possible thing that could happen. I hadn’t given much thought to how I
How to Take Charge of the Stress in Your Life
Stress is the way humans and other organisms respond to environmental demands or pressures. A certain degree of stress is a normal part of how we
How to Play the Rx Game (It’s worth learning!)
Think prescription prices are off the charts? You’re right. Think the system benefits Big Pharma at the expense of consumers? You’re right. Think you’re
Meet Your Jury of the Deep
When was the last time you did something you knew deep down you shouldn’t do? It might have been as simple as saying yes to
Part II – Living with Your Adult Children – How to Make it Work
Let’s start with a disclaimer: I live with one of my daughters, her husband, and two dogs. This was never my expectation for my later
Where Should You Live? Part I – Consider the Options
You are in a bind. You need to make some big decisions about where to live. You had planned to remain at home in your