Is there anything more difficult than convincing a man to go to the doctor for an annual physical exam? They seem to think whatever is wrong with them will go away if they wait long enough. Guys, you know what I’m talking about! My husband received his wake-up call a year or so before… Continue reading The Importance of an Annual Physical Exam for Men
Author: Carol North
Author, blogger, Carol North writes about pets, children and travel and looks forward to sharing her years of experience. Carol is definitely a sassy senior and says you'll have to ask her husband about the sexy part.
Some People Food Toxic to Dogs
Some people food can be toxic to dogs. Many of us dog owners have experienced an accidental dog poisoning when we fed our pets a people food they shouldn’t eat. What a frightening event that is, worrying about the recovery of a beloved pet, not to mention the guilt we may feel if the… Continue reading Some People Food Toxic to Dogs
Nestle Purina Dog Food Recall!
If your dog eats a prescription dog food, pay attention to this Purina dog food recall notice! Nestle Purina Petcare Company™ recalled a limited amount of a prescription a Purina dog food due to potentially high levels of vitamin D. The Recalled Product Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in 8 lb.… Continue reading Nestle Purina Dog Food Recall!
Health Changes to Watch for in Your 60’s
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s population projections, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population will rise from 16 percent to 23 percent. The numbers of healthy people over 65 stand… Continue reading Health Changes to Watch for in Your 60’s
How to Tip Your Restaurant Server
Many seniors live on a budget and in today’s economy, quite a few adults of all ages try to budget where their money goes. Dining out has become a luxury for many of us. I live in an area where many American retirees and even Canadians and Europeans reside part of the year, and many of… Continue reading How to Tip Your Restaurant Server
5 Tips for Dealing with Grandchildren & Their Parents
One of the biggest mistakes grandparents make is believing they can treat grandchildren like their own children. While we may love them like our own, they belong to their parents, not to us. We would be wise to remember that. When my grandchildren started coming along, I remembered what it was like when my kids… Continue reading 5 Tips for Dealing with Grandchildren & Their Parents
Driving with Arthritis
If there is an emotional trigger for seniors, it may be related to driving. Some seniors pride themselves on their driving abilities. Others worry they will lose their license with age and wonder how they would manage without their own transportation. Still others recognize their potential difficulties with driving as age and disabilities like arthritis… Continue reading Driving with Arthritis
Why You Should Count Your Blessings
In life, we have choices. We could dwell on what we didn’t have, don’t have or could have had. We might choose anger over happiness at the way our lives have progressed. Or we could turn that around and be grateful for what comes our way; happy for unanswered prayers that, in reality, allowed us… Continue reading Why You Should Count Your Blessings
5 Autoimmune Diseases that Could Change Your Life
When you are diagnosed with one or more autoimmune diseases, you may react with shock, dismay and even fear. Or you may look at the diagnosis as “finally, a reason for the fatigue, pain and swelling I’ve lived with.” Your attitude directly affects your future. With autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks its own body. … Continue reading 5 Autoimmune Diseases that Could Change Your Life
Navigating the Grieving Process
2020 has been difficult for most of us in one way or another. After losing my daughter in 2019, I spent this year – in the midst of all the pandemic and political chaos – trying to properly navigate the grieving process and move forward in a positive way. I made a point of talking… Continue reading Navigating the Grieving Process