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More on Late in Life Parenting

September 27, 2017 By Georgia Lee

Parenting later in life is a big decision, but has some enormous rewards.  If you’re still considering taking on the challenge of raising a child, here are 3 more things you need to know. 1. Raising Infants Whether you’ve had infants of your own or not, raising a baby will be a major wakeup call. […]

Shunning Shingles: Facts You Need to Know about Herpes Zoster

July 5, 2017 By Susie Yakowicz

July 5, 2017 By: Susie Yakowicz (Edit)

If you had chicken pox as a child, you may not remember how uncomfortable it was. But if you ever developed shingles, a disease caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox, you’ll likely never forget the experience. It’s hard to put the blistery red, painfully itchy rash out of your mind, even years […]

Filed Under: Disease, Shingles, Top Stories Tagged With: chicken pox, herpes zoster, shingles, shingles vaccine

Living with Family Later in Life

June 28, 2017 By Georgia Lee

June 28, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Your golden years are a time of rest and relaxation. Or at least it should be. But a growing number of seniors are finding themselves sharing their lives, and home, with family instead of retiring to a remote area and welcoming visitors on vacation. Houses may empty out when grown children leave, but can quickly […]

Filed Under: Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: adult children, family, grandchildren

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

June 21, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

June 21, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, designed to bring attention to the wonderful health benefits of daily produce consumption. And, with many fruits and vegetables available practically year-round, it’s very convenient to indulge in fresh produce. The American Heart Association recommends adults consume eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: diet, fruits and vegetables, healthy diet, healthy eating, nutrition

Tips for Growing Your Own Food

June 14, 2017 By Wesley Smith

June 14, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

With all the talk these days of chemicals being used on produce to kill bugs and genetically modified organisms, many people are taking an interest in growing their own food. When you want to be sure you’re not being fed poisons and harmful additives in your food, growing a garden is the way to go. […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Top Stories Tagged With: gardening, gardening for seniors, senior gardening

The Granola Girl

June 7, 2017 By Mary Wheeler

June 7, 2017 By: Mary Wheeler (Edit)

The first time someone labeled me as “granola” I wasn’t quite sure if it was a compliment. But upon self-examination, I realized I am a down-to-earth, straight-shooter who loves nature. I’m a no-frills kind of gal; what you see is what you get. That’s who I want to be. Life is too short for airs […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: granola, granola girl, healthy living, nutrition, senior health, senior healthy living, senior nutrition

11 Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow

May 31, 2017 By Delia Tugui

May 31, 2017 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Even if aging is a natural process, there are certain foods that seniors can eat and enjoy a healthy, glowing skin. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about exotic, hard to find, or expensive ingredients. On the contrary, the foods listed below are always on your local grocery store’s shelves, affordable, and extremely delicious! Are you […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Nutrition, Skin Care, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy eating, nutrition, senior skin care, senior skin health, seniors beauty, skin

More on Late in Life Marriage

May 24, 2017 By Georgia Lee

May 24, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Beginning a new romance in your golden years comes with opportunities and challenges. Unions in your senior years have uncommon aspects that need to be considered. It can be hard to face these issues not knowing if your experience is typical, or what exactly to expect. So to help you navigate your senior romantic landscape, […]

Filed Under: companionship, Family, grief and loss, love, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: dating, late in life dating, love, marriage, senior dating, senior love, senior marriage

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

May 17, 2017 By Donya Molock

May 17, 2017 By: Donya Molock (Edit)

There are many reasons to travel. Whether you’re seeing the grand-kids or simply visiting an exotic locale, travel offers a welcomed change of pace and a chance to have a fun adventure. Maintaining your health and safety is especially important if you’re traveling to a foreign country. Yes, travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Preventive Healthcare, Safety and Security, Top Stories, Travel Tagged With: senior travel, travel medical insurance, traveling safety, traveling safety tips

The Five Best Retirement Plans for Seniors

May 10, 2017 By Wesley Smith

May 10, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

When you think of retirement do you think of relaxing by the pool, having the time to do gardening, or spend weeks visiting vacation spots?  Most of us do.  What we don’t fantasize about is the lack of income coming in, relying on social security or pensions, or even getting a part-time job.  This is […]

Filed Under: Financial, Retirement, Top Stories Tagged With: financial, retirement, retirement plans

Get Moving for National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 31

May 3, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

May 3, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults and is celebrated on the last Wednesday in May. This year, the date is May 31st and the theme is “With Movement, There’s Improvement!”. Older adults—regardless of age—are encouraged to participate in NSHFD events being held at more […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Top Stories Tagged With: exercise, health fitness day, physical activity, physical activity for seniors, physical fitness, senior fitness

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