We are baby boomers! It's time for to make new memories, experience new activities, and embrace life!
Are you ready for winter?? I know I’m sure not. I prefer summer. Always have, even as a kid. But, I find, as I get older, I dislike winter even more. Between my arthritis, and having to bundle up and then driving in it? Oh, …
When I research my different articles, I find I am seeing more and more articles regarding baby boomers and alcohol. And that alcoholism for our generation is alarmingly on the rise. Men and Women The percentages between the sexes are different. Whether it be wine, …
As I am sure you know, our skin isn’t what it was like in our youth. Applying makeup as we did in our youth now, can tend to make us look even older. And some think, why should I moisturize my face now? I’m 58, …
At times, life can be a b***h, wouldn’t you agree? I have been missing in action, and I want to let all of you know I have not abandoned my blog or my readers. I’ve just had a lot going on in real life. My Father Last …
Do you have a fur baby? Or do you have a couple of fur babies? In case you are wondering what fur babies are, they’re pets. I couldn’t imagine life without them. For me, they bring joy into my life. Now that our kids are …
I believe I am stuck in my mom’s generation. Where most of those I knew, who were ‘old,’ wore their hair short. So in my mind, when us boomers turned 50, the hairs suppose to go short. Nope, not the case. I’ve always hated short …
Continue reading…Hairstyles for Women 50 and Over. And Hair Care Tips
With so much going on during the summer, and thus more, fun activities to fit into your already busy schedule, who has time to spend in a hot kitchen? Right?? If you’d like for me to add your easy summer recipes, either leave them in …
I got the awful call at 11:40 am, Sunday morning, February 24th. My father had just been found, unconscious in his room. The details were all over the board. Spring Oaks said one thing, ER said another, and then ICU another. I went with what …
Continue reading…Our Aging Parents – (A Healthcare Nightmare Story)
Let me start with saying I think smoothies are great! They are not only delicious but quick and easy to make. And they are packed with all the nutrition that is beneficial for everyone, not just us boomers. As us baby boomers/seniors, get older, we …
Sadly elder abuse happens more than one would think. And it appears as though the numbers are rising instead of going down. It is unfortunate. Wikipedia describes ‘elder abuse’ as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where …
I want to start my article by stating that I am not a doctor. Nor can I prescribe Medical Marijuana (MM). The information below is information I found during my research on the subject of medical marijuana. Please keep that in mind when you are …
It would be safe to say that I am beginning to get cabin fever. I am still in Florida, getting things squared away with dad, and in the evenings I find myself getting so bored. One can only watch so much Netflix or Amazon. Hulu …
Did you set goals for the new year? I wanted to but couldn’t start. Like I didn’t know where to begin. In the type of work I do, it is essential to have goals. Gives me something to work towards, but it was like, I …
One doesn’t have to wait for winter to want to get fit. Any season will do. 🙂 But during the winter we tend to do less. Move less. This article isn’t about getting ripped or buff. It’s about staying healthy and enjoying the second half …
Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from Migraines. And most of those are women. The most primary types are those that have an aura (often a more severe migraine), and those that do not have an aura, (a more common migraine). I suffer from epilepsy and …