It’s a sad thing when we, as baby boomers, begin to feel like “old fogies” when it comes to music and the “hip” things going on in popular culture. It’s also easy to forget that the rock music and many other genres of modern music got their launch way back during the days when baby … Read more
(BPT) – Self-care — the practice of taking care of oneself — has become a hot topic across generational groups including senior citizens. Sleep, stress management, and fitness as key areas to build better habits. But where to start? Here are three tips for practicing better self-care. 1) Get a sleep routine Only 11 percent … Read more
Have you had nights when you were attempting to fall asleep but kept hearing the wind whipping outside or water dripping from the faucet that kept you awake? Congratulations! You have insomnia! Regardless of how hard you try to relax and calm down, the possibility of sleep does not seem promising as you continue to … Read more
(Brandpoint) The traditional notion of retirement — a switch from full-time work to full-time leisure — is becoming a thing of the past for millions of Americans. In fact, according to a recent UnitedHealthcare survey (conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of UnitedHealthcare) of 1,000 nationally representative Americans 62 and older, 24% of those who … Read more
(Brandpoint) Millennials lead the escalating interest in marijuana and cannabinoid compounds for managing pain. However, the older generations are not far behind. Most are unaware of potential risks. Three-quarters (75%) of Americans who expressed interest in using marijuana or cannabinoids to address pain are under the impression they are safer or have fewer side effects … Read more
As I sit here firmly entrenched into my eighth decade, I find myself reflecting more often on the things I miss most from my youth. It hurts to even say “eighth decade.” Makes me want to lay down and take a nap. There is the question, of course, of just exactly when my youth was. … Read more
(BPT) – You’ve seen them on your Facebook and Twitter feeds shared by friends and family members. The tragic stories of a loved one’s passing and a plea for help in covering the expense of a memorial or funeral. As crowdfunding has grown, it’s become a go-to resource for many families struggling to cover end-of-life … Read more
7 questions that could save your life (Family Features) While you may routinely hear about medical errors, it’s less common to hear about a misdiagnosis. Inaccurate or delayed medical diagnosis is a medical error many people rarely talk about. Yet research released by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) shows it remains the … Read more
(Brand Point) Medicare Open Enrollment is about to kick off. For most people already enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage. Even if you are happy with your Medicare coverage, you should take the time to explore … Read more
