I’m conflicted about writing this piece. Mostly because I wear contact lenses, have friends and family who rely on their CPAP devices for a good night’s sleep and because I am an avid promoter of the Neti Pot. (If you’re not familiar with a Neti pot, it’s a small device for nasal rinsing that looks … Read more
In years past, I only discussed the topic of spinal stenosis with Chiropractic associates. It was on the lips of these docs because they diagnosed and treated it in their daily practice. Nowadays I hear about it regularly from lay friends. As I age it’s not surprising to hear about spinal stenosis from my peers … Read more
A couple months ago I noted a few leaders who have stumbled, fallen and hurt themselves to one degree or other. See “Don’t Fall… in Line with Leaders.” We visited the dozen dangers to avoid those slips and falls. Those leaders are famous, we may not be. We still want to learn to circumvent those … Read more
This is a perfect time for the Big Reveal, the ultimate secret to longevity. After almost 10 years writing this blog, and for some of you almost 10 years reading it, I figured it was a goal to conquer, a treasure to find. The Plan I couldn’t do it. My plan was to write an … Read more
Last week, sitting in a class on aging issues and care resources, my head popped up in surprise. A woman inquired about a term I had not heard before – “Hospital Induced Dementia.” Those of us who work in, around, write or even just read about health care are frequently alerted to ‘new’ terminology. I … Read more
Chop, Chop, Scrap, Scrap, Swish, Swish. Sounds similar to these come from my kitchen many hours a week. Repeat, MANY hours. It dawned on me recently that there’s a great variety displayed in our kitchen utensils, and their quality. Over the years, I’ve accumulated 4 vegetable (potato) peelers. Not all are created equal. As we … Read more