In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior. In 2016, 1 in 8 Americans is a senior. In 2020, 1 in 6 Americans will be a senior. In 2030, the ratio will reach 1 in 5 and will remain there through 2050. Globally 8.5 percent of people worldwide (617 million) are aged 65 and over. […]
Hmmm… audience or song first? NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear. Available also on iTunes, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, Podbean, most other podcast apps PLEASE REVIEW at ratethispodcast.com/atv When you’re performing on stage, which do you think is the stronger mode to be in… over the […]
WE DID IT! For the 3rd year in a row, my team and I were voted Best Senior Services Consultant in Denton County!! What an incredible honor. ABOUT THE AWARD: Murray Media Group highlights local Denton County businesses that demonstrate a combination of outstanding customer service and commitment to the community. Residents from Denton County […]
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 […]
