[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Marilee Marrero Stefenhagen Former County of LA Public Library Administrator is having the time of her life as a retiree; meeting fascinating people who are active seniors, and volunteering for Soroptimist International of Norwalk and other women’s groups. [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] Senior in Action – Dolores Nash as...
Morna reviews TWO SHAKESPEARE COMEDIES - Topanga, HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL - Hollywood!, GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER - Santa Monica, and PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL - Hollywood. Remember: Vaccine cards and masks are still mandatory at all of these live theatre events!...
The invitation is open. You are cordially invited to join the millions of us who’ve decided we’re not going to sit around just waiting for our arteries to harden. Instead, we’re out there taking a chance on meeting someone new and finding love after 60....
Here we are in June of 2022 – Almost half the year is gone! And on the 21st of this month, we’ll celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. According to dateandtime.com, “In terms of daylight, this day is 4 hours, 32...
Summer is the best seasons to visit Seattle, Washington. On a clear and sunny day, it’s easy to walk through the Emerald City to appreciate the outdoor venues, sidewalk cafes and enrichment activities. The annual precipitation averages 39.25 inches a year. November is the wettest...
If you have had the unfortunate experience of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you know the sadness of slowly watching that person lose their memories and cognitive abilities. According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, and about...
After two years of Covid restrictions and cancelled travel plans, older Americans are eager to travel again. While taking a trip will give you a much-needed break, there’s no guarantee your travel plans won’t be disrupted, especially as US airlines continue to deal with staffing...
With the cost of nearly everything going up, many older Americans are feeling especially vulnerable as they try to make retirement savings last....
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to be proactive about their brain health during National Older Americans Month this May by getting a memory screening. AFA offers free virtual memory screenings every weekday which are available to everyone with no minimum age or...
A recent Saturday brought me to tears. A day that started routinely, with an early morning trip to Walmart for supplies, followed by puzzles and reading, then off to Pickleball class. ...
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. He gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978–1983), which won him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. He plays Frank Reynolds on the FX and FXX sitcom It's...
I’ve been spending more time exploring Berkeley while my daughter Elizabeth is attending graduate school. Berkeley is the first of the University of California campuses, and the most visible landmark in the city is the campus Sather Tower. This third-tallest bell-and-clock-tower in the world rises...
Welcome to May 2022 – It’s time to celebrate Older American’s Month and National Senior Fraud Awareness Day! Please join the Stop Senior Scams Acting Program (SSSAP) in celebrating National Senior Fraud Awareness Day on May 11th at our free virtual library program (see flyer)....
Thanks to the growing number of sophisticated rosacea therapies, the 16 million Americans with this potentially serious facial disorder who commit to partnering with their physicians can now expect to enjoy a clear complexion without the psychological and emotional burden of its unpredictable and embarrassing...
I knew in my gut that my dad was dying. He was emaciated, unable to eat or drink, and struggled to breathe. The pain in his voice when he told me that he didn’t want to live like this anymore weighed on my heart. I had to...
Wishing goodness and grace for all readers that happen to be a mother or have a mother. We all came from a mother in the beginning. Yet, many of us have lost our mothers to death. As hard as it might be, hopefully...