COVID-19 How to Avoid the Virus

COVID-19 How to Avoid the Virus Malia Jones, Ph.D., MPH Public Health Specialist It is most likely that the world will see a tremendous increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the upcoming weeks. This is not because of a new pattern in the spread of the disease, but rather due to a major Read more

International Caregiving Resources & Reference Guide

International Caregiving Resources and References Guide Family Caregiving Services – U.S. Caregiving Resource Center – Tools, work sheets and tips on how to plan, prepare and succeed as a caregiver. (AARP) Family Caregiver Toolbox – Tips and information to help caregivers care for their loved ones and themselves. (Caregiver Action Network) Find Aging Resources in Read more

Divorce Can Increase Dementia

Did you know that married couples are less likely to develop dementia than other adults? According to Drs. Liu, Zhang, Choi and Langa, all unmarried groups of people (i.e., divorced, widowed, single, etc.) had significantly higher odds of developing dementia than their married friends. The researchers from Michigan State, University of Michigan and Texas Tech Read more

New Tax Form For Silver Sagers!

The Internal Revenue Service has rolled out a simpler, shorter version of the standard 1040 Form for those 65 and older. Using enlarged typeface and no more shaded boxes that are difficult to see, this new 1040 SR is intended to help Silver Sagers report social security and retirement benefits from qualified plans and annuity Read more

Ageism in Advertising

Did you know that only 15% of media images have people that are Silver Sagers even though we represent more than 33% of the United States population? And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (2014), we outspend other generations by more than $400 billion on goods and services each year, yet only 5% of Read more

5 Secrets of Financial Success

5 Secrets of Financial Success People with strong financial literacy have, on average, more assets than those with weak financial literacy. Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works and how to manage it. Here are some top five ways to stay on top of your financial game. Pay Yourself First. My grandfather Read more

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all the joyest and healthiest of holiday seasons and to a wonderful 2020!  Felices Fiestas! ♥ Buone Feste! ♥ Joyeuses Fêtes! ♥ Prettige Feestdagen! ♥ 행복 휴일 ♥ Vanuinui vinaka Me Nomuni! ♥ Hau’oli Lanui! ♥ Laethanta saoire sona! ♥ A Freylekhn Yontev! ♥ Frohe Feiertage! ♥ Boas Festas! ♥ Selamat Hari Raya! ♥ Tanoshii Read more

Duke Ellington Opens at Cotton Club

December 4, 1927 Duke Ellington Opens at Cotton Club Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington, D.C. and moved to the Big Apple in his early twenties. Duke Ellington was an American jazz legend. Composer, jazz orchestra leader and pianist, his career spanned more than sixty years. But his big break Read more

Top 7 Ways to Winterize Your Car

Top 7 Ways to Winterize Your Car As winter approaches throughout much of the world, it’s a good time to think about prepping your car for the cold winter travel months. And even if you live in warm weather climates, it is still a good idea to check these items at least once a year Read more

Translate »