Making friends as a child or even as a parent to school-aged children is relatively easy. Classrooms and school functions facilitate the building of friendships. Even as one gets older and enters the workforce, it’s not uncommon for people to become friends with their coworkers.
Hard-working adults spend years striving to achieve their professional goals. Along the way, planning for retirement is a way to ensure all th…
‘There’s no place like home’ is the mantra Dorothy uses to return to her cozy Kansas farmhouse in “The Wizard of Oz,” but local seniors can st…
It has been more than a year since the world learned about the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Since December 2019, tens of millions of cases have…
One of the most confusing aspects of growing older is navigating the maze that is Medicare enrollment and coverage. But that does not need to …
Routine health checkups are a key part of staying healthy. Older adults may feel like they’re always visiting one doctor or another. But how o…
When it comes to managing aches and pains, the local drug store has plenty of ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin. For bigger issues, doctors…
Marla Luckhardt
A few days ago, I was asked about cannabis. The person who inquired is a local and well-respected cardiologist. He was concerned for one of his older patients who has arthritis and some other discomforts that we all start to experience later in life. At first, I offered to chat with this per…
Recently, I had a milestone birthday. Turning 70 was a lot easier and more fun than I anticipated. Nothing really changed except that number and a bit of ribbing from Grandpa.
It’s been a year, well actually more than that, and we now find ourselves venturing out once again. There is an awful lot of confusion about how safe everything is but, since both Grandpa and I have been fully vaccinated, we are a lot more confident than before, with some precautionary measu…
Eighteen years, and we are still here! That’s how Jan Page, founder and director of Community Connections, describes her feelings about Kaleidoscope, the local “Movement of Hope” for people living with cancer. Like many people, I despise this disease. But with the loving encouragement from t…
I refuse to take anything for granted now. After a year of a whole lot of not much, I am grateful for so many things. That being said, there are a few routines that I'd prefer to keep up, even though I'm pretty comfortable with our much awaited precautionary in person visits.
Spring has blossomed here in our beautiful area and soon the delicious crops of peaches, cherries, nectarines and plums, to name a few of my favorites, will be ripe.
What is a grandparent?
Both Grandpa and I had our second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and we feel pretty darn good.
It’s been a year since our lives changed due to the pandemic, and while Grandpa and I wait patiently for our second dose of the Moderna vaccine, I ponder what we will do once we get the all clear.
Many of us have lived through the best and the worst of times in our country’s history.
Susannah Meyer, Brentwood’s newly elected city council member has been extremely helpful in getting information to our local seniors about COVID-19 and other important issues affecting our community. As a first-time politician, she hit the road running, relaying data to people in her distric…
On Thursday of last week Grandpa and I got our first COVID-19 vaccines. Both of us were excited to start a positive path towards some normalcy and I wanted to share our experience. When they first announced the groups and ages of those in the first tier after essential workers, Grandpa fell …
When most people think about Valentine’s Day, they think of their boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife – that’s if they think of it at all.
Every article I have written in the last 10 months or so, I wrote with the hope of bringing lightness to a pretty dark time.
As a woman who was hired by just my first initial so corporate would think I was a man, I was the first and only female in the entire company who was hired for an inside sales position as opposed to a job in the secretarial pool.
Senior Living Features
(BPT) - There are 43.5 million moms in the U.S., many of whom are more focused than ever on doing good for their families as conscious consume…
(BPT) - During the initial shock of a cancer diagnosis, patients are quickly overwhelmed by all the decisions that need to be made. Staying al…
(BPT) - The phrase “two for one” suggests a great deal: getting twice the benefit. That’s precisely what a flu shot can do for someone who is …
(BPT) - An estimated 4.5 million people in the U.S. have chronic liver disease (CLD). More people aged 25-54 die from this disease and cirrhos…
(StatePoint) Make the season of spooks a little less scary for the older people in your life by brushing up on ways to stay safe and secure of…
(BPT) - At age 62, Sandy Weber became unemployed when her customer service job was eliminated during the COVID pandemic. A friend encouraged h…
(BPT) - Need a new snack? Hungry families are turning to a trendy and tasty new choice — the homegrown hazelnut. Perhaps parents outside the P…
(BPT) - Nov. 7 is approaching, and with it the end of daylight saving time, when those in most of the U.S. will “fall back” to standard time b…
(BPT) - If you’re one of the many homeowners renovating your house this year, you’re likely looking at a wealth of new products and features t…
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(BPT) - In the early days of COVID-19 when recommendations to remain at home were rampant, routine health screenings were relegated to the lon…
(BPT) - When you think of healthy bones, calcium likely comes to mind. However, without another powerhouse nutrient, your body can't absorb ca…
(BPT) - After more than 18 months of taking precautions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the world is slowly reopening — families and frie…
(BPT) - When discussing health and wellness, the thyroid gland isn't likely a hot topic between friends and family. This tiny gland is frequen…
(BPT) - Twenty years after 9/11, some World Trade Center first responders still struggle with long-term health complications brought on by the…
(BPT) - The pain was so bad, James Smith couldn’t sleep. With what felt like a thousand bees stinging his legs, he spent hours at the computer…
(NewsUSA) - Medicare's annual enrollment period (October 15 - December 7) is an important time of year during which Medicare beneficiaries can…
(BPT) - As work and school routines begin to shift again, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After a long time avoiding social activity, everyone’…
(BPT) - People who qualify for Medicare often juggle a lot. From navigating retirement or complex health conditions to managing expenses, the …
(BPT) - As consumer preferences in the United States begin to change, funeral professionals are seeing an increase in families considering cre…
(BPT) - Our health needs can change each year, and so can health plan coverage choices. So it’s important to understand your health care optio…
(BPT) - It’s that time of year when the leaves change color, the days begin to get a little shorter, sweater weather commences and the desire …
(BPT) - COVID-19 is associated with many complications, but one that many people are not as aware of are blood clots. According to a recent st…
(StatePoint) Whether retirement is in on the horizon for you or you are simply planning to move to your dream retirement area earlier than pla…
(BPT) - The practice of aging wine in barrels dates back thousands of years. Romans borrowed the practice from the Gauls, who used barrels to …
(BPT) - Drug overdoses have claimed nearly 900,000 lives over the past 20 years in the United States. Recent studies show that drug overdose d…
(BPT) - Pets nationwide are considered beloved members of the family. Pet ownership throughout the U.S. has skyrocketed, with approximately 12…
(BPT) - From exercise and travel to self-care and beyond, there are many activities that will help better your health and wellness physically …
(BPT) - Washing your hands. Covering your cough and sneeze. Staying home when sick. These actions help limit the spread of common respiratory …
(BPT) - Did you know if you or a loved one are living with certain chronic health conditions like heart disease, asthma, diabetes or kidney di…
(BPT) - Many Americans may be rededicating themselves to getting outside and focusing on their fitness. This may be especially important after…
(BPT) - It may come as very little surprise, but the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a dramatic increase in demand for substance abuse and menta…
(BPT) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guarantees loans made by qualified lenders for the benefit of servicemembers, veterans an…
(BPT) - Daily life takes a toll on your skin. Ordinary stressors, toxins and pollutants — plus sunlight and light emitting from devices you us…
