Blog Archive

It’s that time of year again, where we often scramble to find the perfect gift for everyone we love in our lives. My search begins before Thanksgiving as my favorite bloggers and Instagram influencers post their holiday gift list ideas. There are gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for kids, gifts for dogs, gifts... Read more

With Thanksgiving Day now in the immediate rear-view mirror, the holiday season is in full swing.  One of the many joys of the holidays is the opportunity to visit family members and spend time with loved ones.  This time is also a great opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the health and wellness of our... Read more

What are some ways you foster gratitude? Thanksgiving is here— the official kick-off of the holiday season. It’s now a race to the new year. Our wallets and waistlines are stretched as the season of feasting and giving begins. Schedules are as tight as our jeans, packed with to-do lists, holiday parties, and travel.  In... Read more

Once upon a Monday, at a bakery in Pudding Lane, a small fire broke out. By Thursday, most of old London had burned down. The 1666 Great Fire of London was a huge disaster. It destroyed 13,200 houses, 87 churches, the original St. Paul’s Cathedral as well as caused countless injuries and immense human suffering.... Read more

September is set aside as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.  Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) that affects mostly the adult population, and the prevalence is rising.  In fact, by the year 2030 it is predicted that over 12 million Americans will have the diagnosis(1). Let’s take a closer look... Read more

Remember… We are told.  Remember 9/11…Never Forget… Remember the sacrifice, the tragedy, the lives lost. Remember the moment when everything changed. Remember the heartache, the pain, the horror.  Can I be honest? I would like to forget. It seems easier to forget. We are living in times where the news of the day somehow continues... Read more

When was the last time you thought about the health of your bones? According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men worldwide over 50 years of age will develop an osteoporotic fracture within their lifetime.* Given how commonly this occurs, let’s take a deeper dive into bone... Read more

“Seniors are often the target of a scam due to the likelihood of financial reserves (savings, retirement, house, etc.) and the potential presence of vulnerabilities such as cognitive impairments, isolation, and... Read more

I’ve previously written about the importance of vision health, especially when it comes to eye diseases such as glaucoma that can benefit from early diagnosis and treatment. Because vision is so important for a high quality of life as seniors age, let’s take a closer look at some key points about vision and what seniors... Read more

After nearly a year and a half of quarantine, restrictions, fear, and uncertainty, it feels good to step out, take off the mask, and rejoin friends and family. And the timing couldn’t be better, summer is in full swing and this weekend we celebrate the 4th of July–Independence Day. We commemorate this day with fireworks,... Read more