Pros and Cons of Assisted Living By Barbara Casey Originally posted on thelastjourney.net in 2017 and again on Silver Sage Magazine in 2018 Today was one of those days that reminds me that there are pros and cons to assisted living facilities. If you are thinking about whether to place your loved on... Read more
Although we all love Amazon, the seclusion of shopping online has many searching for similar deals in retail stores. And now, brick and mortar stores (Dick’s Sporting Goods, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Lowe’s, Nordstrom, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Staples and most likely more to follow) have agr... Read more
Slaying Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women and so in October, we honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer in 2019. Of those new cases, 1% will be diagnosed in ... Read more
Sans the Selfies by Peter Kravitz At Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado and Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico you can shoot a million photos, but none can truly capture the full grandeur of the southern Rockies, especially with an iPhone 7. The dunes, the t... Read more
Eureka Competition Benefits Older Adults & Their Caregivers The National Institute on Aging (NIA) recently held the Eureka competition which accepts applications for innovative mobile apps or web-based methods for people with dementia, healthcare providers and caregivers. As described more fully... Read more
Top 5 Things to Know About Aging Aging with independence and dignity is the goal for most older adults. More than 70 percent of people over 65 will need long-term care and nearly 100 percent of those will be cared for at some point in time by a loved one. Millions of people around the world Read more
A Charitable Shave Proctor & Gamble has taken their personal care products to a new level with the invention of the new Treo razor. The Gillette blade was first invented in 1901 by King C. Gillette who brought disposable razors to the common people. Although not credited with actually inventing the disposable razor blade, Gillette Read more
An Actual Scientific Breakthrough for Reversing Wrinkled Skin? by Michael Orr We have all seen the claims of miracle-performing wrinkle creams and grow-your-hair-back shampoos. And for just $39.95 you too can look like a super model. Some Silver Sagers may likely have a cupboard full of these products. But now there is real hope. A new Read more
