_ Pets Vitamins + Supplements Should Your Pet Take Supplements? By Sondra Forsyth article Our pets are like our family, right? Even pet food manufacturers now refer to ΓÇ£pet ownersΓÇ¥ as ΓÇ£pet parentsΓÇ¥ in their marketing! This humanization trend has been fueled by us Baby Boomers who are refocusing our discretionary spending on our pets rather than spending it on feathering our now empty nests. So itΓÇÖs no wonder we ΓÇ£pet parentsΓÇ¥ are now pondering the question of vitamins and other supplementation for Fido and Fluffy. But whatΓÇÖs the real scoop of pet supplements? Good idea or bad?
_ Vision Health ΓÇ£Seeing'ΓÇ¥ Through Virtual Touch By Sondra Forsyth article Surprising results from University of Cincinnati research could lead to new ways to help the visually impaired better navigate everyday life. Visual impairment comes in many forms, and it's on the rise in America. The University of Cincinnati experiment aimed at this diverse and growing population could spark development of advanced tools to help all the aging baby boomers, injured veterans, diabetics, and white-cane-wielding pedestrians navigate the blurred edges of everyday life.
_ 7 Ways To Protect Yourself From Your Smartphone By Jane Farrell article By Stacy Vogler Baby Boomers are are wholeheartedly embracing technology, including mobile devices. Research shows that Boomers are now the fastest growing segment of smartphone users. But as they access the latest technology, they have to be careful about exposing themselves to risks, such as identity theft. And theyΓÇÖll need to think about ways to protect their valuable mobile electronics. Here are some tips: 1.
_ Dating Is Your Online Profile Too Revealing? By Jane Farrell article By Judith Bitterli Editor’s Note: Internet dating is serious business. According to the Statistics Brain Research Institute, the internet dating scene generated $1.049 billion in revenue for the year 2012. And online dating sites aren’t the only place where potential mates are checking each other out. AVG Technologies, an online security firm, found in a survey that one in three young baby boomers (45-54) were also using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to research a person they might be interested in.
_ Kona Whale Watching By Jane Farrell blog One great way to get out on the open water in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii is to […]
_ Staycations Are a Song By Jane Farrell blog LetΓÇÖs talk about the elephant in the room. Covid and all itΓÇÖs lovely variations. The thing is, it looks like […]
_ Three Secrets to a Daring Retirement By Jane Farrell article Retirement. The time we kick back, relax, unwind, and enjoy unbridled freedom.┬á And why not? WeΓÇÖve worked all our lives … Read More→
_ How Healthcare Can Enable Healthy Aging By Sondra Forsyth article One of the most pressing issues facing healthcare today is population aging. Sometimes called the ΓÇ£grey waveΓÇ¥ or ΓÇ£silver tsunami,ΓÇ¥┬ápopulation … Read More→
_ Money Matters 3 Reasons to Consider Reducing the Risk In Your Retirement Portfolio By Sondra Forsyth article Disturbed by recent ups and down in the stock market? If youΓÇÖre an older investor, that may mean itΓÇÖs time … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement When Retirement Is Just Around the Corner, These 3 Steps Can Help You Prepare By Sondra Forsyth article If looking ahead to retirement makes you a little nervous, youΓÇÖre not alone. Nearly half of Americans (46 percent) who … Read More→
_ Falls How to Prevent Falls in The Home By Jane Farrell article Each year in the U.S. one in four people over 65 experiences a fall. ItΓÇÖs a common problem and can … Read More→
_ Five Reasons Home Health Care Is on The Rise By Jane Farrell article If you have tried to get care at home for a loved one, it may have been a difficult and … Read More→
_ Prevention Reducing Risks of Falls and Injuries By Jane Farrell article Every second of every day, an older adult falls.┬á While most incur only bumps and bruises, more than seven million … Read More→
_ Marijuana--recreational and medical uses Daily Cannabis Use Is on the Rise Among American Adults By Sondra Forsyth article Cannabis use may be decreasing among teens, but a 2018 study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement 4 Ways to Reduce Risk in Your Retirement Plan By Sondra Forsyth article Many people are worried about their retirement from a money perspective. According to a survey by Transamerica, most workers think … Read More→
_ Retirement Beyond the Bucket List: 5 Tips for Reinvigorating the Retirement Paradigm By Sondra Forsyth article Baby Boomers are┬áheading into retirement in droves. Each day, about 10,000 close the doors to their offices for the last … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Annual Report to The Nation: Overall Cancer Mortality Continues to Decline By Jane Farrell article The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death rates continue to … Read More→
_ Bone Health Study Validates Tool to Assess Mortality Risk in Older Patients with Orthopedic Fractures By Sondra Forsyth article Analytic software developed by orthopedic trauma surgeons at NYU Langone Health accurately identifies which middle-aged and elderly patients face a … Read More→