Whether it's flu season, a pandemic, or bad air, one thing we want to avoid is respiratory disease, especially as seniors. Bad air or the beginning of a cold can cause you to have an itchy throat or a little cough. If you don't take care of it, it may develop into something worse, like bronchitis, or pneumonia. It can become more serious if we live in a polluted … [Read more...]
Why Seniors Should Consider Forest Bathing to Heal and Renew
As a senior living in the urban environment of Los Angeles, I always look for opportunities to spend time in green spaces. It wasn’t until I was introduced to a book called Forest Bathing, by Dr. Qing Li, that I learned about the enormous healing capacity of trees, plants, and nature. Dr. Li lives in Tokyo, Japan, and is the Chairman of the Japanese Society for Forest … [Read more...]
Do You Look for Ethical Brands When You Shop for Clothes?
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment – even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humungous 2 trillion dollars, … [Read more...]
How to Have a Pleasant Conversation About Climate Change
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking about it with family members and friends? Everyone has their own idea about what’s true or isn’t true. How do we handle it as a nation? Is it a crisis or isn’t it? The Nature Conservancy (TNC) wants to make it easier for you to navigate this topic. TNC has been in operation for more than … [Read more...]
See the World in a New Light as a Baby Boomer Traveler
With the experiences, we've lived through, Baby Boomer travelers have much to give to the world. The lessons we have garnered throughout life make us perfectly poised to be forces for good when we venture out. Options for transportation and lodging have made it easier for Baby Boomer travelers Whether we travel domestically or internationally, Baby Boomers are on … [Read more...]
