In a world where the population of older adults is rapidly increasing, the role of geriatric care professionals has never been more crucial. These skilled individuals are not just caregivers; they are the pillars of support for the elderly, ensuring that the golden years of life are lived with dignity, comfort, and the highest possible […]
Imagine navigating our busy minds like an exhilarating roller-coaster ride! Our guide is the charismatic Teepa, a world-renowned dementia specialist, as she uncovers the curious workings of memory with humor, playfulness, and intriguing anecdotes. Listen here: The tour introduces ‘Memory Land’ – where ‘registering is king’. Teepa guides us through a bunch of haphazardly scattered […]
Dr. Peter Attia, MD, has written an excellent book on how to keep ourselves from getting common chronic illnesses with aging. It’s Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, which offers a clear strategy to avoid these illnesses. He refers to those which kill the majority of Americans as the Four Horsemen. They are heart […]
It is that time of year again! Medicare Annual Enrollment is from October 15 through December 7 of each year. During this time, for those already enrolled in Medicare, it is your time to review your plan and make changes if desired. When I first started my career in the Medicare world, I realized there […]
I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of information related to help you have a healthy brain, so you can achieve your goals in the timeframe you desire. Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA is a holistic brain health expert with nearly twenty years of experience working with individuals with brain-related… […]
As we all continue our journey in search of a fulfilling midlife, I want to address one of the most common questions that I receive: How do I know if I’m in midlife, and why does it matter? In this blog post, I delve into the meaning and significance of this transformative stage of life […]
With climate change creating more storms and natural disasters, insurance companies are facing unprecedented claims. They’re reacting with raising prices and refusing to offer coverage in some areas of high storm activities. Policyholders are entitled to receive their claims payments under the terms of their insurance policies, and insurers shouldn’t delay or mistreat consumers. Many […]
It’s always important to watch out for fire hazards. I picked out this recent recall to write about this week because of it. I’ll write about an even bigger recall, glass door knobs, next week. Electrolux Group is recalling about 77,000 Frigidaire four- and five-burner gas cooktops. Plastic control knobs with a black shaft on […]
A bill banning the sale of cosmetic products that contain 26 toxic chemicals known to affect human health passed the California State Legislature Wednesday. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign it. The law would ban hazardous substances such as some borate compounds, lily aldehyde, cyclotetrasiloxane, trichloroacetic acid, styrene, and certain colors. “Personal care products […]
For vegetable gardeners, August and September are when harvest occurs and you see the fruits, or rather the vegetables, of your labors. The star of my gardening efforts this year is the raspberries. Years ago at my local co-op, I bought a pot of raspberries, one of my favorite foods. It grew into this wonderful […]
