I had my bone density scan this year, which is recommended for women 50+. It’s a quick and easy low-radiation test that takes no more than 10 minutes to complete but it’s so important for at our age. My scan indicated that I have Osteopenia. That sounds ominous, but it’s just a scary-sounding name for some bone loss, which not uncommon for a woman over 65 like me. A visit … [Read more...]
The Landings Club: Enjoy Life in Retirement in Savannah, Georgia + $100 SpaFinder Giveaway!
As we grow older, many of us are in a quandary. Should we keep living where we are now or move away to a more ideal location? If you’ve worked hard all these years, you deserve it, right? For those who are seeking luxury in a stunning location and an active & social lifestyle, you may want to consider The Landings - a resort-like community and home of The Landings … [Read more...]
Dealing with a Mystery Rash: or Fun with Aging
Lately, my life’s been a little crazy. Who’s isn’t, right? I won’t bore you with all the details but on top of everything that’s been going on, I woke up with a weird rash. That sweaty itchy feeling At first, I thought I was having an allergic reaction because I felt sweaty and a little breathless, so I ran into the bathroom and popped a Benadryl just in case. … [Read more...]
The Voice Library: Create Audio Recordings to Preserve Lasting Memories
Have you ever wanted to hear a loved one’s voice again who has passed on? That was the impetus that led to the creation of The Voice Library 12 years ago. It started by offering people the opportunity to archive audio tributes to their loved ones as an alternative to a written obituary. Now, family members or friends can also make audio recordings of messages or stories to … [Read more...]
Jury Duty – A Civic Duty that Isn’t Always Convenient
This week I’m up for Jury duty and am hoping I won’t get called. It’s not that I don’t want to do it, in fact, I’ve always thought it would be interesting to see how the trial process works. The problem is, it’s going to be a major pain in the butt for me, to say the least. So far, I’ve been called in to do jury duty a few times but have never been chosen. Most of the … [Read more...]
