Deciding you are going to make healthy changes is the first step
The best way to get started with living a more healthy lifestyle is to be intentional.
Taking a step back in time is a great reason and way to learn technology
Looking into your ancestry is even more fun and effective with technology.
Healthy habits are CATCH-ing
Adults 50+ have many competing interests and demands on their time. Many are seeking volunteer opportunities that are the right fit, and they’re taking steps to create or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Is it possible to do both? All at once? The answer is YES.
Bread baked the old-fashioned way is worth the wait
Who doesn't like fresh baked bread? Whether baked from scratch or crafted with a little help from the store, nothing brings people around the kitchen better than a loaf of hot bread.
Older adults are prime targets for fraud and scams
Older adults can be easy targets for scam artists. The best way to fend off fraud is to recognize it and help others do the same.
A tight fit leads to new lease on life and health
Shopping for new clothes can be fun, but when you are struggling with weight gain, the experience is really depressing. The best way to change what we see in that three-way mirror is to start making healthy choices.
Social connections are more important than ever as we age
A conversation at a wedding reminded me how much we all need to be connected. The father of the bride asked me if it was true that I started Oasis. I answered, and then he said, "I want to thank you for keeping my father alive for the last 20 years of his life."
How to stop and enjoy the world around you? Try birdwatching
“Alert! Alert!” several of them chirped as others gathered in groups to discuss the intruder. The bird cacophony was directed at the uninvited guest that sat perched on the telephone pole. In this fast paced world, take time to stop and experience nature. Bird or butterfly watching is a simple and relaxing hobby.
Take advantage of your smart phone apps this summer
Smart phones are powerful tools that can be used to enhance the things we enjoy. One of the great features of smart phones is all of the apps (applications) that can run on your phone. These programs make your phone a more useful tool by adding more functionality, especially when you’re on the move. Here are just a few of those handy apps.
Thinking outside the typical job-hunting box
I may have to retire from my career job but that does not mean I am retiring from ever earning an income again. I have marketable skills that are valued in today’s workplace market. There are lots of income opportunities out there. I simply have to figure out how to turn these opportunity options into an income reality that works for me.