27 May Inflation Causes Added Anguish For Older Americans; How They Can Fight Back
With the cost of nearly everything going up, many older Americans are feeling especially vulnerable as they try to make retirement savings last....
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27 May Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Provides Free, Virtual Memory Screenings
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...
27 May Greetings from the Editor ~ June 2022
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. ...
27 May Danny DeVito ~ You’ve Probably Seen Him in Something
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...
29 Apr Exploring Berkeley’s Historical Past
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...
29 Apr SCAM SHAMING: The Psychology Behind Scams
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)....
29 Apr Rosacea Awareness Month: Partner with Your Physician for Clear Skin
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...
29 Apr How I became the adult my parents needed
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...
29 Apr Greetings from the Editor ~ May 2022
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...
29 Apr Broken Ties: Divorce and Grandchildren
Ever been in a room of grown women fawning and bragging about their grandchildren? There they are comparing the best pictures, selfies, and oohs and aahs over the grandchildren and how adorable the mini-me’s look. If so, then you know there is no one more...
29 Apr Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life!
You’ve got to dance like there’s no one watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth. William W. Purkey Does that sound simple to you? I hope so. Because it is. You too, can become beyond ordinary. Believe you’re hot and you will...
29 Apr Theater Reviews by Morna
Morna reviews THE PLAY’S THE THING - Beverly Hills, KING OF THE YEES - Sierra Madre, THREE TABLES - West Hollywood, and FUN HOME - Westchester. Remember: At all live theatres, please provide proof of vaccination as well as photo ID. Masks must be worn at...
29 Apr Senior in Action – Kathy Garver
Kathy Garver, best known for her starring role as “Cissy” in the long-running CBS international television hit, “Family Affair,” will serve as the Celebrity Grand Marshal of the parade. “I’m really looking forward to being the Celebrity Grand Marshal. I am 76 years old, but...
29 Apr Lauren Hutton ~ A Woman with Presence
Mary Laurence "Lauren" Hutton (born November 17, 1943) is an American model and actress. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina Hutton relocated to New York City in her early adulthood to begin a modeling career. Though she was initially dismissed by agents for a signature gap in her teeth,...
31 Mar ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC INFLAMMATION?
Q - What is chronic inflammation? A - It is low-grade inflammation playing a key role in most major chronic diseases including: heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and cancer....
31 Mar Blooming Ranunculus at The Flower Fields
Now is the time to see the rainbow-colored Giant Tecolote Ranunculus blooming at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Not only will their beauty raise your mood, it will change how you see the world for a day or two....