Posted on January 18, 2022 - For many of us, the holidays are a hectic time! We put hours of preparation into selecting, purchasing and wrapping gifts, decorating our homes, cooking and baking, and perhaps getting ready for guests or traveling to our destination.
Posted on January 13, 2022 - From the beginning of the pandemic, much attention has been paid to older adults, who are at highest risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and who have faced isolation and an interruption to their regular activities as they practiced social distancing. Recent figures show that 75% of people who died from the virus are age 65 and older, showing that the precautions have been prudent.
Posted on January 11, 2022 - Trying to declutter or downsize? Here’s a pitfall to avoid!
Posted on January 6, 2022 - The American Heart Association finds that many people have experienced increased hypertension during the pandemic.
Posted on January 4, 2022 - Here’s a common question: “What’s your New Year’s resolution this year?” And a common answer: “To lose some weight … same as last year and, come to think of it, the year before!” It can be so hard to lose weight! If you’re facing this challenge, you’re not alone. More people in the U.S. are overweight these days. Experts from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College say this has lowered life expectancy in the U.S., from No. 3 in the world in 1960 to No. 10 today.