Social isolation is defined as a lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly. During the pandemic people who networked or visited regularly with family or friends were restricted in their interactions causing many to lose touch for a while. There is a difference between loneliness and social isolation. When you are lonely, you are in fear or … [Read more...]
Why Baby Boomers Must Beware of Health Marketing Scams
We all want to stay young and healthy and health marketers are keenly aware of it. They try to sell us products that will make us slimmer, stronger, sexier, and ageless. This is particularly true for the Baby Boomer demographic that spends big bucks on snake oil that doesn't live up to its claims. It's important to avoid health … [Read more...]
Facts About Cataract Surgery That May Surprise You
I'm updating this post from 2018 because I had cataract surgery on both my eyes. It was no fun walking around or trying to drive with a fog sitting on your eyeballs. The most miraculous thing that happened is that my ophthalmologist fixed my very near-sighted vision to 20-20. I wore glasses from the time I was six years old and contacts since I was 14. I'm so excited to see … [Read more...]
Answering Your Questions About Medicare Assignment
One of the most daunting things about getting older is understanding your health care plan. Navigating Medicare assignment categories feels unfamiliar to most adults and it’s stressful to not feel like you are in control of your own health. Here is a simple breakdown of medicare assignment to help you understand your healthcare provider needs. What Is Medicare … [Read more...]
Understanding Gender Identity Terms for People Over 50
I admit I feel old when it comes to the new gender identity pronouns that people are attaching to their online and offline profiles. He/him, She/Her, They/Them. To those of us who grew up with “him” and “her”, it can sometimes be confusing. I’ve been a voice actor for 40 years and have been involved with theatre and film folks all my life. A person’s sexual orientation never … [Read more...]