Creating a Quality Life – One Day at a Time
Most of us, most of the time, find happiness elusive. This is because we don’t really know what happiness is beyond a vague notion of…
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How To Tackle Adversity
There is no escaping the adversity that touches all of us from time to time. But in the wake of incredible loss, there is a…
Successful Aging Begins Early in Life
Some gerontologists have built careers around the study of “successful aging.” Although they are still learning about it, promising new ideas are coming from psychologists…
How Seniors Can Fund Their Own Long-Term Care
Medicare is invaluable for many seniors. Since the 1960s, it has been providing America’s senior and disabled populations with basic healthcare coverage. However, Medicare does…
Let Breakfast Make Your Day
I don’t know about you, but breakfast is my favorite meal. It simply celebrates the start of my day. The first date with my husband…
Myths about Aging
One generation after the next goes through life with preconceived notions of what it means to grow older and what life will be like as…
How Physical Therapy Can Help YOU Age Well
Most of us are familiar with the term life span, which is a reference to how long a person will actually live. A newer and…
The Proper Way To Brush Your Teeth
Ask your friends whether they know how to brush their teeth, and odds are they’ll say, “Of course.” It’s most likely something they’ve done twice…
Winterize Your Skin
With the onslaught of Winter comes dry air, cold temperatures, and possibly even snow. All of those things can do a number on your skin,…
Smart Strategies for Managing Stress
We all experience varying degrees of stress on a regular basis. Believe it or not, a certain amount of stress is good for us. Our…