It’s difficult to distinguish between normal age-related changes in memory and early signs of dementia. Some common signs of age-related memory changes include: Difficulty remembering newly learned information or names Occasional forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys or forgetting a word or phrase Taking longer to complete tasks that require memory We consider these changes a […]

It’s important to keep up on what’s happening with unsafe products under the jurisdiction the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC. The agency and Baby Trend are warning consumers about the risk of head or neck entrapment in Baby Trend’s Sit N’ Stand Double and Ultra strollers with model numbers beginning with “SS76” or […]

Wow! I thought our sport was exploding before.  Now the word explosion almost under describes the growth.  How about tsunami?  This just in from USA Pickleball.  The 2023 Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Topline Participation Report was released today, announcing that pickleball continued to be America’s fastest-growing sport for the third year in a […]

What is wellness? Wellness is an overall state of well-being that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health. It is an ongoing process of making healthy lifestyle choices that lead to improved physical health, greater mental and emotional resilience, and a sense of purpose and satisfaction. It is important to focus on all aspects of wellness, […]

Our guest for this Living to 100 Club podcast discusses the process of recovering from a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Brandon Turner is our guest, and he discusses his own abuse history while earning performance awards for his professional skateboarding. Now, in his 40’s, Brandon describes his own rehabilitation program and how he […]

What Is It About Giving As my little saga of the burst water pipe dries out, I’m happy to report much less drama. The insurance company has sent an adjuster, my contractor has promised to make time to stop by, and with temperatures in a normal range for February in Maine, all appear manageable. Amid […]

Last year, I finally secured a boat storage slip with a roof for my fishing boat. I was so excited, I bought a lock and hauled my boat up there for the winter months. This facility was just 15 minutes from my house and a mile from the reservoir so I could grab my boat […]

Hearing loss is a common issue faced by people of all ages, but it can be particularly difficult for older individuals who have enjoyed a lifetime of hearing clearly. For 60-year-old Maria, the realization that her hearing was deteriorating came as a shock. She had always prided herself on her sharp senses and her ability […]

Hi. I’m Connie. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, I speak to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. This blog post will help you know more about dental insurance, which you will need as you consider starting a business. 5 Things Senior Citizens Need to Know About Dental Insurance As we […]

Here’s the scenario: life throws you a curve ball. Things don’t go your way. You suffer an embarrassing moment in front of colleagues, your spouse or your kids. You lose the deal, the game, the promotion, or the moment. The other guy wins. You failed. What are your responses? Yes, I believe there is more […]