Millions of people across the globe get flu shots each year. Flu shots protect people against influenza, but they might provide even greater benefits in 2020.
Making a choice about who cares for your loved one when you are unavailable can be difficult.
September in East County means warm days, cool evenings, and plenty of opportunity to step outside for some fresh air.
The search for an assisted living facility can seem daunting.
The saying “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” is never more true than in regard to hearing.
Navigating the processes to secure property and other assets postmortem seems a daunting task, one for which professional help can be a lifesaver.
Seniors are a rapidly growing segment of the population. With so many people living longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks of getting older …
Marla Luckhardt
Most of us are just plain sick and tired of being sick and tired. With the number of months that we’ve spent inside adding up, it is hard to remember when we could just head out to visit each other or go to a mall or restaurant and release some of the tension with some normalcy. In addition,…
As I write my article each week, I try to be upbeat and stay positive during the strangest and most challenging 10 months of our lives. Complaining and sniveling is certainly understandable but for me, unproductive, so again, I try to find some humor in all of this sheltering-in-place.
Perhaps I speak for a lot of us when I say New Year’s Eve has a whole new meaning this year. Instead of singing “Auld Lang Syne,” perhaps we play Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole’s fantastic version of “Unforgettable.” Although she was just a child when her dad passed away, producers played a …
Over the last who knows how many months, we have all been anxious for human contact and in-person communication. The age of technology has helped quite a bit with the virtual visits but hugs and those grandchildren kisses are missed by everyone. On the very rare occasion that we see each oth…
Sometimes I have to take a step back, breathe and figure out what is truly important.
A few days ago, I had to go to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. It was actually for Grandpa, but I offered to do the drive-thru thing, as it is safe and I didn’t have to go inside. Like always, I got dressed and covered my older and a little bit more wrinkled body with a pair of pants…
The day before yesterday I went over to my neighbor’s house to do a quick check on her since she lives alone. I brought her some of my “world-famous locally” stuffed bell peppers and found her outside doing a bit of gardening. We chatted in the fresh air for a moment or two, and I saw out of…
Every year that I have had the privilege of writing for The Press, I’ve dedicated an article to Thanksgiving.
How many of us recycle? That’s a hypothetical question of course, but we still do here at our house, and I’m pretty sure most people do as well. If nothing else, it has become second nature to divide the glass, plastic, cardboard boxes and other items that we can put into the blue, green or …
In 1951, the year I was born, Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. Obviously, I couldn’t vote for him. Then in 1953, the people elected Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower as number 34 and again, I was too young to vote, of course, but he was the first president that I can act…
This has been a heck of a year, and we’re only in the first week of November! I for one will be delighted on New Year’s Eve to bid a fond, or not-so-fond, farewell to 2020.
There are many things we review and update at this time of the year, and one of the most important things for seniors to research is Medicare plan changes and updates.
Sunday, I ventured out with Grandpa to one of our favorite restaurants here in Brentwood. We both got all dressed up, which in our case meant something other than sweatpants and an old tee shirt, got into the car and drove the five blocks to Chianti's for dinner. Freedom, if only for a few hours!
This Coronacoaster in which we find ourselves riding is not only crazy, it’s downright frightening and extremely confusing.
Not too long ago, when activities and socializing were not only fun, they were legal, I went to an extremely delightful hippie type concert here at Summerset.
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(BPT) - When former NBA player Caron Butler was in the league, exercise wasn’t something he needed to worry about during his 14-year professio…
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(BPT) - If you’re not coping with the symptoms of sleep apnea yourself, you likely know someone who is.
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(BPT) - What do you do with uncertainty? Much less a year of it or more? The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with challenges, hardships and…
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(StatePoint) Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular dis…
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(BPT) - Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year,…
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(BPT) - Last year was a difficult year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our country, impacting families and communities nationwide. The …
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(BPT) - With COVID-19 cases on the rise and flu season underway, it is more important than ever to prioritize your health.
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(BPT) - With the enactment of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, millions of eligible individuals wi…
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(BPT) - You know it must be done, but you just don't want to. It's been on the to-do list for far too long. You may try to ignore it, dodge it…
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(BPT) - With families spending more time than ever working, playing and studying at home, it’s a good time to review best safety practices whe…
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(BPT) - Looking for a stress-free and undeniably delicious snack for your family game night? Want to surprise a special person you haven’t see…
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(BPT) - As our country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of the pandemic will become more complicated by increasing cases of the…
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(BPT) - As California hospitals struggle with an influx of COVID-19 cases, state officials are imposing new stay-at-home orders on more than 3…
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(BPT) - Recent diet trends encourage balancing food sources for optimal health. If you’re following the Mediterranean, Keto or Paleo diets, yo…
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(BPT) - It is important to assess your current health insurance coverage and review new insurance options to ensure that you have the coverage…
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(BPT) - As we enter 2021, here’s one more essential item to put on your list in addition to canned goods and masks: a financial checkup. Accor…
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(BPT) - Making it through a day, month and especially the busiest time of year, deserves a pat on the back these days. The new year brings a t…
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(BPT) - By now, most seniors are aware that they’re among the most vulnerable demographic groups when it comes to contracting COVID-19.
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(BPT) - Most businesses recognize the importance of finding ways to give back to their communities. But it often takes time for them to discov…
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(BPT) - Many of us are looking for ways to be more proactive about our health. One way to accomplish that is by adopting more healthy habits t…
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(BPT) - Many seniors and their loved ones are taking special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting or eliminating visits and other a…
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(BPT) - It’s always a good idea to commit to improving your well-being or creating healthy habits in the new year, but if you approach your re…
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(BPT) - Colds can make you feel run down and miserable. The last thing you want is the coughs, the sneezes and a run-down, foggy head feeling …
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(BPT) - Joel made his living driving a semi-truck cross country. He loved the scenic beauty and the feel of 18 wheels of rubber as he traveled…
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(BPT) - The New Year always spurs a renewal of personal goals, whether you make resolutions or not. The blank slate of a new calendar year off…
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(BPT) - Because of the pandemic, we’ve all experienced social isolation — the loss of close contact with family and friends. We’re feeling tha…
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(NewsUSA) - For those seeking new exercise options in 2021, the Silver&Fit® program is expanding its free, public Facebook Live and YouTub…
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(BPT) - This year, people leveraged the convenience of online shopping more than ever. One of the main reasons is that buying and selling thro…
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(BPT) - This year's holidays have already been and continue to be dramatically different, and no one is expecting anything to change come the …
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(BPT) - There are no two ways about it: 2020 was a lot to take in. We forged ahead and made amazing things happen in the face of enormous unce…
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(BPT) - Do you ever notice how fulfilled you feel when you spend time with your pet? How your pet can inspire joy while also somehow helping y…
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(BPT) - Quality sleep is essential to good health, but daily life — the stresses of work and family, too much screen time, caffeine or alcohol…
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