My Mom Died. Then Came the Ordeal
As an executor, I faced hassle after hassle. Here’s how you can avoid them.When my mother asked me to be her executor, I thought I knew what that would entail: Gather up the money in
January’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, Now that the holidays are over and indulging in holidays treats are behind me, I am back to practicing good behavior with respect to my nutritional needs. No, it’s not a matter of
Caring for a family member includes understanding their health coverage
As a family caregiver, you hold the keys to your loved one’s health. You take care of the big and little tasks of their health and personal care, such as scheduling medical appointments, handling medications,
Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of Dementia
Here are five other common red flags to look out for. Running red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known symptom of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. But experts
Clearing the fog of cataracts
When it comes to cataract surgery, nothing should be allowed to cloud your decision! A new report from Harvard Medical School will assure you’re left with no doubt about what’s right for you! When it
A new start after 60: it took 70 years to find my inner artist. At 82, I’m in my studio every day
Image Credit: The Guardian - Norma Geddes: ‘I didn’t know something so simple could be so fulfilling.’ Photograph: Kate Thompson/The Guardian Former nurse Norma Geddes took a 10-day stained-glass course on a whim and
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I imagine each of us marks the passage of time differently. I mark time by how fast my 4 grandchildren are growing, and not just in physical terms. My two oldest grandchildren (ages 15 and
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I’ve just returned from a 21-day journey to Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia, Turkey, and find myself again appreciating what travel can do for us. I find that travel offers more than just
Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives
If your doctor wants you to take a statin for high cholesterol, you're not alone. More than 40 million Americans take them, too. In fact, statins are the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. But you
5 surprising benefits of walking
The next time you have a check-up, don't be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple activity that you've been doing since you were about a year old is