Do you love animals but don't want the responsibility of pet ownership? Owning a pet can be stressful and expensive depending on your situation. I lost both of my chihuahuas a while back due to old age and am still trying to catch up with their vet bills. Recently, I've added petsitting as an extra source of income because it's fun and easy, and I get my pet love without the … [Read more...]
Is Post-COVID-19 Anxiety Taking a Toll on Your Wellbeing?
The historic COVID crisis is officially over but still present and is causing anxiety, especially for those of us over 50. Variants continue to pop up. Most people are no longer masking but it pays to be on the safe side especially if you are in a crowded space. According to psychiatric research, the angst it has caused has resulted in avoidance, compulsive symptom checking, … [Read more...]
What Can Seniors Do To Boost Immunity Naturally?
Staying well as seniors is so important to maintain quality of life. No one enjoys being sick, but at our age, a bad case of the flu or virus can be deadly especially if complications develop like bronchitis or pneumonia. You can strengthen your immune system naturally by adding some of the foods listed below to your diet. Why is chicken soup the Jewish … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing Back Into Our New Normal
As the pandemic is coming under control, and more people are vaccinated, our Baby Boomer bloggers are beginning to live our new normal. It’s not quite the “normal” we used to know but we don’t have to be so obsessed and fearful about getting COVID-19 anymore. Out and about in the world Tom from Sightings Over Sixty has decided it is safe to travel. Or safe enough. So … [Read more...]
Health Fads To Avoid That May Be Dangerous for Seniors
You don’t live to become a senior because you’ve been reckless and foolhardy with your life. When you reach maturity, it’s because you’ve done something right. You’ve made good decisions. You’ve “adulted” well. And now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, to settle into your golden years rewarded with good health, longevity, and quality of life. The last thing you … [Read more...]