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...]
Improve Your Cognitive Function & Memory with Online Games
Nowadays, we are surrounded by numerous forms of entertainment. And virtually any of them is available on the Internet, including, of course, online games. They are a great way to forget about everyday worries and have fun - right? But there’s a little-known benefit of online games: they are also a great mental workout! If you’ve never been interested in playing video … [Read more...]
Why Now Is the Time to Consider Giving Yourself a Life Makeover
One positive thing the COVID pandemic did was make people realize that there is no time like the present. If you’re retired or nearing retirement, you might be thinking about “what’s next.” You may also want to consider giving yourself a life makeover and look at the things you really want in the coming stages of your life. It's safe to say that the pandemic changed the … [Read more...]