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
I suspect it isn’t rare for any of us to suffer follow-up failure. Times we ‘meant to’ finish sharing a thought or a plan or information with someone and then it becomes too late. The opportunity is gone. I was unable to finish a follow-up conversation that I had with Alice, a person I really … 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
“We don’t know them all but we owe them all.” – Unknown Often Memorial Day is celebrated as a tribute only for the wounded, maimed or killed in battle. Indeed, it is certainly a time to consider and honor their sacrifice. In these times of conflict in so many corners of the world, we’re not … 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
GUEST WRITER, HAZEL BRIDGES Note from drb: A special shout out to Guest Author, Hazel Bridges. She chose an issue I don’t have experience with, and would not have thought to cover. It’s spring. Love is in the air all around us. Seniors are not immune to spring-fever and many adults find themselves in later-year … Read more