The travel industry was severely impacted by the COVID crisis, but, one of the good things that came out of it was virtual travel. It's inexpensive and can take you to any part of the world you desire or even your local neighborhood. It's also an excellent way to plan your next trip. It is also a way for disabled seniors and others to check a few items off their bucket … [Read more...]
On With the Butter: Spread More Living Onto Everyday Life- Book Excerpt
Heidi Herman is the author of the book ‘On with the Butter!’ and I wanted to share an excerpt from the it with you. This was one of my favorite parts. Just Keep Moving What’s most important for us to remember is that no matter our age, if we take good care of ourselves, we can be active and enjoy life. My mom once told me a story that drove this point home. She … [Read more...]
Coping with a Spouse who has Lewy Body Dementia
Ken Spears, who was the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby Do died of a disease called Lewy Body Dementia. It’s the same disease that Robin Williams had before he took his life. Many people are unaware of the symptoms, which can sometimes be dramatic so I wanted to bring you awareness of it in case you know someone who has symptoms. Living with the disease Jo Anne … [Read more...]
Ancestry Quest: How Stories of the Past Can Heal the Future: Review
I interviewed author Mary Beth Sammons who has written a book called Ancestry Quest: How Stories of the Past Can Heal the Future. It’s an intriguing collection of stories and reflections of what people have discovered about their family history after having a DNA test. The author’s story Mary Beth’s ancestors came from Ireland. She was an inquisitive child who … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: ‘Tis the Season, Kind of
It’s been a wacky year for sure and most of us can’t wait for it to end. Not that it means anything will change drastically in the New Year but it feels good to think we can flush all the craziness down the toilet and start anew. 'Tis the season to be jolly so the Best of Boomer Bloggers are making the best of it. Even though we’re limited in what we can do this year we can … [Read more...]