We’re halfway through January so, is it too late to start on the road to a New You for the New Year? Nah,,, It’s Never Too Late. Did you know that healthy aging month has been celebrated in September for the past 30 years? It was established by Christine Worthington, president of the Educational Television […]
Today I received an email saying that my Social Security number was going to be suspended. Scam. Ironically, it was “signed” by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. I wonder if he was chosen for the scam because he’s a Tea Party conservative from Texas who people may think would come after them in other states. […]
Botox, the fountain of youth in a needle! Or is it? Many men over 50 are starting to consider Botox as a way to maintain a youthful appearance and avoid looking like they’re auditioning for a role as an extra on “The Walking Dead”. But before you book your appointment, it’s important to understand the […]
Scores on 8th grade standardized math tests dropped during the pandemic, reversing a large part of the gains students had made since the 1990s. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona called the news last October “appalling.” But declining scores only confirmed for many parents what they had witnessed as their children struggled to engage in […]
Everyone has a story to tell, a lesson to teach, and wisdom to share… Life is a beautiful masterpiece bound together by your experiences. Open up and share your story; become an inspiration to others. You can make a difference because you matter. You were created with purpose. Live your life with intention, go out […]
Of the many consumer laws I’ve reported on over the years, weak laws on personal care products such as cosmetics are among the most frustrating. The United States has lagged behind the rest of the world in regulating the contaminants and ingredients in personal care products. More than 80 other countries have taken action to protect […]
Sure, it may seem like all types of hospital gowns are created equal, but there are key differences that are important to understand. And, these differences bring added comfort and safety at a time when they’re so needed. Most gowns follow the same basic shape, yet they’re designed for different purposes. At the most basic […]
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 entrepreneurs understand their next big housing decision, which you will need as you consider starting a business. How to Make a Big Housing Decision for Seniors Making a […]
The funeral would start in about an hour. We need to leave the house in 10 minutes. Dad, moving toward the garage in his walker, announces that the toilet in his bathroom is overflowing. I sprint into action. Ten towels are needed to sop up the water sloshed onto the floor before I reach behind […]
Inflation hurts, and it causes stress. I was going to buy a frozen package of mac and cheese. However, it cost $14.95. I decided I’d make one of my Annie’s organic mac and cheese packages, which cost about $1 from Costco. Although inflation is beginning to slow down, it increased 7.1 percent in November from […]
