Did you know that adults age 65 and up have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration? A UCLA study found that 40% of seniors may be chronically under-hydrated. Why is dehydration such a problem for seniors? There are several factors, such as: a decreased sense of thirst, medications, mobility issues, and cognitive impairment. Dehydration […]
We’re a month away from the publication of my next novel, the fifth in the John Ross Boomer Lit series. And today, I’m announcing the title and revealing the cover. Drum roll, please: The cover was designed by graphic artist Trisha Fitzgerald-Jung, who has produced many covers for Wings ePress in the past few years. […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC While moving through divorce can seem like an insurmountable obstacle, for many parents it is just the beginning of a new and equally intimidating challenge: co-parenting your children. Hats off to all of you who have chosen to remain in your children’s lives as co-parents. It means both of you care […]
Are blurbs more effective in brick-and-mortar stores where prospective readers could pick up the book off a shelf and read the blurbs on the back cover or on one of the inside front pages? Or are they stronger on websites with catchy phrases to lure in potential readers? In other words, do they help readers […]
Nothing is worse than outliving your money Outliving your money makes for a sad ending. Your final years spent scraping and saving. A dream retirement deflated to a life of subsistence. A battle of the bills with you on the losing side. Lucky for you a massive retirement industry is there to save you from […]
The national media’s message is that the government can solve all problems. Without debate or discussion, many people assume the government can “fix” social issues, including family and neighborhood safety. If a democracy is to survive, citizens must be involved to keep the government from assuming too much power. Police departments are militaristic organizations with […]
Are you trying to squeeze the last bit of family fun into the remaining days of summer? Why not plan a family date night? Our family headed out to Wild Blackberry Farms for the inaugural Blackberry Festival. While it can be difficult (but oh so worth it!) to find a night that works in everyone’s […]
Cooperative coparenting supports children By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC I read a poignant comment on a blog recently written by a married mother of three. She was a child of divorce whose father moved out of the home when she was four. She talks about having very few pictures of herself as a child and only […]
Are you a Business Owner with an online business? Are you a Coach or Consultant? How many streams of income do you currently have in your business? I’ll explain shortly why I’m asking the question and why it is an important question for you to think about. I walked away from Corporate America in 2006, […]
Living with or caring for someone with Dementia is difficult. It can be complicated, emotionally challenging, and lonely. When the person or the caregiver is a part of a sex or gender minority, the difficulties become even broader and more complex. LGBTQ+ individuals living with Dementia may present unexpected challenges for caregivers. Cognitive decline may […]
