Society’s “script” for our 60’s says we walk off into the sunset to spend the “Golden Years” doing whatever we want. But the checkbook—or the investment account –may be saying “not so fast.” What do you do instead? Trudging along doing what you’re already doing is not your only option. According to Tom Lauricella in [Read more...] about Life after 60: Not the “Same Old Same Old”
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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Coverage
With the Affordable Care Act in full swing, many consumers are surprised by the changes in coverage hidden in the fine print or couched in terms that are confusing. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a policy. Even if you are covered, getting reimbursed can be challenging. Here are a few things to consider and some tips to get the most out of your … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Coverage
Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years
Congratulations! You’ve finally reached age 65 and can finally retire from your job. Whew! No more pre-dawn alarm clock ringing in your ear, no more scrambling to meet an impossible deadline, no more bossy boss. Now you can be your own boss! So now what? Retirement planning seems to focus on having enough money, rather than on deciding what actually to do with your time. You … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years
Taking Care Of Details
All of us know that there is a lot of paperwork involved in our daily lives. What many don’t realize is that there is also a LOT of paperwork involved in death. That is why it is important to do whatever we can, while we are living, to ease the burden on our loved ones while we can. First of all, when we are grieving, we are not in a frame of mind to make important … [Read more...] about Taking Care Of Details
Living Cheap for Seniors
Ever since I published Living Cheap & Loving It, I've been thinking about drafting a version for seniors. I firmly believe, if careful, that you can live on pretty much whatever income you have. Many have had to, particularly those who lost solid employment when they were in their fifties. As you may know, few employers want you … [Read more...] about Living Cheap for Seniors
Information to Live and Feel Better August, 2014
The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, new study suggests ** High stress, hostility, depression linked with increased stroke risk ** Young adults' privacy potentially jeopardized by insurance plans, researchers report ** Harmful hookahs: Many young smokers aren't aware of danger ** How to make a clarinet out of a carrot ** Red Wine Counteracts Cavities ** … [Read more...] about Information to Live and Feel Better August, 2014
The Best Fall Prevention Tip You Haven’t Heard
Hello everyone! There are many wonderful fall prevention tips that you should know about. In fact some of the best collections of these tips are available through our own government’s websites. Here is a great resource available from the Center for Disease Control This guide is … [Read more...] about The Best Fall Prevention Tip You Haven’t Heard
“Adrenaline Dominance” Is Here
I am pleased to announce that my latest book has just been released. It is appropriately named Adrenaline Dominance, and it should be of interest to many of the readers of my blogs. I say this because the most commonly viewed blogs have been those about conditions associated with excess adrenaline. These include blogs about ADHD, anger, fibromyalgia, insomnia, RLS, … [Read more...] about “Adrenaline Dominance” Is Here
Go With vs. Get into the Flow
“Go with the flow” was and still is a popular thing to say and attitude to have. But what about “Get into the flow”? Is there really a difference? I say yes. I think there is a difference, or at least, I feel one at an inner level, so trust that feeling in how I relate to my experiences. For me, going with the flow represents a couple of attitudes. One attitude is when … [Read more...] about Go With vs. Get into the Flow
About Your “Stuff”. . .
It’s time to admit something important. At some point, someone is going to have to deal with your “stuff.” We don’t seem to be aware of this as we keep adding belongings. Clutter is just a fact of life, right? We keep stuff for all kinds of reasons-- “I might need it…” “It was Grandma’s…” “I might decide to go back into that line of work…” But the ongoing accumulation … [Read more...] about About Your “Stuff”. . .