We all yearn for some good news and in times of greatest tragedy we often see humanity at its best. During each day of this worrisome frightening coronavirus pandemic, I make it a point to seek out a bright spot because there is always hope...
You plant and tend your garden hoping to enjoy a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms. Despite proper planning and planting, insects can move in and wreak havoc on your garden. The good news is you can manage problem pests without harming the pollinators that are...
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways environmentalists use civil disobedience to accomplish their goals? -- Robert P., Portland, OR The concept of civil disobedience (defined by Merriam-Webster as the “refusal to obey laws as a way of forcing the government to do or change something”) dates...
Even though we are all confined at home there is no need to be starved for some exciting theatre experiences and already I am discovering companies adapting to the crisis in various ways. Here are a few exciting programs that you can experience through your...
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] Dr. Sherry McCoy PhD is a freelance writer & actor for the Stop Senior Scams Acting Program (SSSAP) in Los Angeles. Follow SSSAP on Facebook . For more info re: SSSAP, contact Adrienne Omansky at SSSAP4U@gmail.com. Questions for the writer should be directed to “Dear...
Q: Do you mind sharing your age, and telling NBY readers how you stay active? Dr. Nelson: “I am proud of my age, 72 years. I should probably divide my comments about being active into immediately pre-COVID-19, and post COVID-19. I work full-time, so I was...
Coddled at the base of five rugged, serene and sometimes snow-capped mountain ranges, the Coachella Valley is set in a dramatic desertscape that’s smudged with soft pastels and muted shades of earthtones. It was named in the 1800s by the Southern Pacific Railroad Corporation and...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and American Airlines teamed up to reward thousands of healthcare professionals from NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst for their caring front line work. To show appreciation, both Hyatt and American Airlines are offering a complimentary three-night vacation, to help these heroes recharge and...
Our fabulous, Ms. Sr. California 2019, Pauline Allen, made the final cut and was a contestant on Let’s Make A Deal, on May 5th. You can check out Queen Pauline’s performance on, Let’s Make A Deal CBS.com . Date: May 5th. Pauline was the last...
Guide to Coping with Isolation as a Senior Staying home during the coronavirus pandemic is crucial to the health of older adults and other people at high risk of having a severe illness if they’re infected with COVID-19. But when you’re stuck at home for long...
A few years back, while writing the book Age to Perfection: How to Thrive to 100, Happy, Healthy, and Wise, I had the chance to sit down with several people who had lived past their 100th birthday. Much of what they said was similar, as...
John Travolta, American actor, singer and dancer. Travolta rose to fame during the 1970s, appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1978). His acting career declined through the 1980s, but...
As California begins to loosen the limitations on the Safe at Home protocols, please be alert and aware. Know that those of us over 65 years need to be in charge of our safety. This means that even in groups of people, we need to...
Greetings to all seniors in California. Senior America is praying this Pandemic will end very soon so we can get back to the business of socializing and living life to the fullest. In the meantime we hope you are doing your part to stay in...
Rosewood Miramar Beach has temporarily halted operations of its newly opened resort in Montecito, CA. Rosewood Executives feel that during these unprecedented times, they must remain steadfast in their commitment in taking every precaution to help ensure the health and safety of guests, associates and the...
Born in the communist regime of Romania, Ana Weber remembers waiting for hours in bread lines with her mom. Her parents divorced when she was five, leaving her mother no choice but to share a studio apartment with another family. Ana remains grateful to her...