January was named after the god Janus (Latin word for ‘door’) and established as the first month by the Roman Calendar. Janus has two faces which allowed him to look both backwards into the old year and forwards into the new one at the same...
Did you know that elder law attorneys specialize in legal issues facing seniors? There are a variety of reasons that a person may need to enlist the help of an elder law attorney, but everyone should consider these three tips when answering the question of...
WASHINGTON—Holiday celebrations will look different this year as families heed advice to embrace physical distancing due to COVID-19. For many, particularly older adults who are more likely to live alone and whose social circles tend to be smaller, this will exacerbate the social isolation and...
Nothing has to be done immediately after a person’s death. Take the time you need. Some people want to stay in the room with the body; others prefer to leave. You might want to have someone make sure the body is lying flat before the...
The fear of struggling to breathe or being put on a ventilator due to Covid-19 is driving people to look at how they breathe, and do something proactive....
Each year 3 million older adults seek treatment at the hospital after a fall. More than 27,000 of them will die as a result of their fall injuries, and many more will experience disabilities that lead to a loss of independence. Falls are a major...
Reading: Books currently on a shelf that you meant to start or finish, now is the time.Or call a friend and ask what books they are willing to share or trade....
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. A low calorie, protein and fiber rich food. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place parchment paper on baking sheet and mist with olive oil spray or drizzle on. Take ½ lb. and cut in half lengthwise large Brussels sprouts, place in small bowl and toss with 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Place sprouts on prepared baking sheet, not touching. Next step is up to you – try sprinkling bacon, onion and garlic over the top of all. Or choose cranberries, balsamic vinegar and pine nuts. Or try other seasonings you enjoy. Add a bit more EVOO to your liking. Roast for 10 minutes. Flip, then continue cooking until sprouts are crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 8 to 12 additional minutes. Serves 2, season with salt and pepper to taste.
August is known for many things, even though it is void of a National Holiday. It is named after Augustus Caesar, founder and the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who was posthumously adopted by his maternal great-uncle Gaius Julius Caesar. In the early Roman calendar, August was called ‘Sextillia’ the sixth month and only 30 days. So that Julius and Augustus would have the same number of days in their months, a day was taken from February. This month has two birthstones: Peridot, which is among the older known gemstones and green in color and Sardonyx, which is lesser known white and brown banded gemstone once believed to have mystical powers. The official flower is gladiolus, Latin ‘gladius’ meaning a sword.
In 79 A.D., the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted in Pompeii. August has been considered the ‘dog days of summer’. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog-star.
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Despite the coronavirus emergency, The Senior Citizens League, TSCL is continuing its fight for you to protect your Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits. We have had to make some adjustments in the way we carry on our work, but we have not, and will...
Where do you want to live as you grow older? Surveys of people aged 50 and older show that a large majority want to age in place, staying in their own homes even as their health needs change....
The world is waiting for a vaccine, possibly followed by a booster dose, that will eliminate fear of the coronavirus for anyone who gets immunized. But scientists actually think a variety of vaccines will be created to battle the virus....
President Trump announced he will once again ask Congress to pass more economic stimulus legislation that he insists must include a payroll tax cut. In other words, he wants to cut the amount of money that is paid into Social Security and Medicare by today's workers...
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...