(Family Features) A feeling of dread washed over Donnette Smith after she felt her chest jolt. “Please, God. Not here, not now,” she thought. In the middle of her church choir performance, her heart started racing uncontrollably. High off the ground, she fought off feeling faint …
Making time to enjoy the outdoors is a simple way to boost your physical and mental well-being, no matter your age. For a senior citizen, outdoor entertainment is great to build your personal satisfaction with life. Whether you venture out to the porch to watch the …
Taking inventory of your financial health (Family Features) Only 28% of Americans are financially healthy, according to the U.S. Financial Health Pulse. Most others will have difficulty reaching long-term financial goals and are more vulnerable to the threat of financial shocks, such as car trouble, unforeseen …
I’m thinking of becoming a Luddite. We are being over-teched to death. Soon, I won’t be able to use cash, check, credit card, or debit card at 7-Eleven. I saw it online so it must be true! How in the world am I going to pay …
(BPT) – Close your eyes and imagine your perfect ocean voyage. Are you peaceful and serene, gently floating toward exciting ports? Do you imagine a leisurely trip, with a delightful itinerary and plenty of time to explore your ideal destinations? If that’s the picture of your …
(BPT) – It’s easy to see the value of living in caring neighborhoods and being good neighbors. One recent survey found 75 percent of Americans think it’s important to welcome new neighbors, 58 percent say it’s important for neighbors to socialize and 37 percent are more …
For many, sleep doesn’t come easy. Up to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. They include such problems as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. Nights are spent staring at the walls as insomnia takes control. For others, it is frequently waking …
(BPT) – Shopping. Cooking. Cleaning. The burdens of living alone were taking a toll on Joyce, who at 89 was the oldest resident in her apartment building. Though she’d spent a lifetime saving money, Joyce wasn’t sure what she could afford. Her daughter Sandy knew it …
