Cataracts. Can They be Prevented? By Michael J. Dodd, MD Many patients who visit my office are diagnosed with cataracts. They will ask what causes cataracts and if they can be prevented. The term cataract is Latin meaning waterfall. This undoubtedly derived from the appearance of an advanced or mature cataract, which is white. So […]
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Why am I Dry?
Why am I Dry? By Joe Passaro, DDS Having trouble wetting your whistle? You’re not alone. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, commonly affects older adults. It results from the inadequate flow of saliva, a symptom of various medical conditions and a side effect of more than 400 medications. Normal salivary flow is important for digestion, cleansing […]
Posted inGrandparenting, Travel, Vacation
Taking the Family to Disney World
Taking the Family to Disney World By Penelope Folsom If you’ve never taken the family to Disney World in Orlando, perhaps this is the year to consider it. It’s huge. The grounds cover approximately 42,000 acres, far more than can be done in a week. With prior planning however, there’s a good chance that many […]
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Visiting the National Arboretum
A Spring Visit to the U.S. National Arboretum By Joanne R. Alloway Just two miles from the U.S. Capitol in northeast Washington, D.C., the National Arboretum awaits you. The arboretum is a 446-acre park with 9.5 miles of cultivated, winding roadways to drive, bike or stroll through colorful grounds maintained by the Department of Agriculture. […]
Posted inAdult Kids, Life Styles, Well Being
Start Planning Your Family Reunion Now
Start Planning Your Family Reunion Now By Leah Lancione In this day and age when everybody seems to function on autopilot as if they are schedule-keeping, multi-tasking machines, it’s easy for family connections to deteriorate. Email, Facebook and other social media give the impression that communication still exists, but they cannot replace face-to-face interaction. […]
Posted inHome and hearth, Retirement, Well Being
Working at Home: Myths, Truths and Advice
Working at Home: Myths, Truths and Advice By Melissa Conroy If you are sick of commuting to work every day, considering a new career change or toying with the idea of your own business, working at home can be a very attractive option. TeleworkResearchNetwork.com says more than 3 million telecommuting Americans list their home […]
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What in the World is a CCRC?
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A CCRC? By Gladys J. Smith You may have heard this term used by some in the senior housing industry, but do you know what CCRC stands for? CCRC is an acronym for Continuing Care Retirement Community. A CCRC is a community catering to the needs of adults through […]
Posted inHoliday, Life Styles
Not Just More Stuff: Intangible Holiday Gift Ideas
Not Just More Stuff: Intangible Holiday Gift Ideas By Kater Leatherman In light of the grim reality of our economy, intangible gifts just might be the perfect answer to spending less this holiday season. Intangible gifts are appealing because they have the staying power of experiences and memories attached to them. And since they […]
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Make a Difference
Make a Difference By Kamilah Tadlock Volunteering during the holidays is a great way to show the community and your loved ones how much you care. Every year, there are hundreds of people in Maryland who are not able to give presents to their children on Hanukkah or cook a turkey for a Christmas […]
Posted inGood Health, Well Being
Fight Fatique This Season by Shoring up Your Adrenals
Fight Fatigue This Season by Shoring up Your Adrenals By Susan Singleton You can barely drag yourself out of bed each morning, yet you have trouble going to sleep at night. Maybe you need coffee in the morning and crave sweets around 3 p.m. for a pick-me-up. And you feel like you are on […]
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Dear Vicki
Dear Vicki An overly sunny outlook? I like this magazine and your column, but get a tired of what seems to be an overly sunny outlook. There are real losses and problems with aging and life at this end of things and it isn’t always so great. Sometimes, all the “being a senior is so […]
Posted inExercise for Good Health, Good Health, Well Being
A Good Vibe
A Good Vibe By Melissa Conroy Something that tickles your toes could also help sooth your aching back, increase your bone density and help shed pounds: vibration exercise. Vibration exercise or vibration therapy is a growing trend in the fitness world today, and more people are getting “good vibrations” from this type of exercise. While […]
Posted inBeauty, Good Health, Well Being
Yes, Treatment of Your Varicose Veins Can Be Pain Free
YES, TREATMENT OF YOUR VARICOSE VEINS CAN BE PAIN FREE By Dr. Kelly O’Donnell If you are suffering from varicose veins, restless leg syndrome or have heaviness in your legs, you could be suffering from venous reflux disease. Many patients have heard stories about vein stripping for varicose vein removal and worry that modern […]
Posted inFun Stuff, Life Styles, Retirement, Well Being
Taskrabbit Hops to It
Taskrabbit Hops to It By Mary Wright With just 24 hours in a day, we could all use a helping hand to get more things done. Have you ever wished you had help to complete your daily chores or to help run the occasional errand? If so, there is a new crop of services to […]
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You Don’t Have to Spend a Million to Look Like a Million!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND A MILLION TO LOOK LIKE A MILLION! By Louise Whiteside That beautifully dressed woman you worked with a while ago or the one you see at an occasional social function – you know the one. She always looks as if she’s just stepped out of a fashion magazine. You […]
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The Shores are Alive
OutLook for the Bay – Last Words The Shores are Alive By Henry S. Parker A quiet revolution is sweeping the Bay. Not long ago coastal property owners sought to control erosion by armoring shorelines with hard structures that were unsightly, expensive and potentially harmful to the environment. Today the practice is to create “living […]
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Changing Relationships in Retirement
CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS IN RETIREMENT By Steven R. Fleming Retirement changes your relationships. This isn’t necessarily bad, but unless you anticipate these changes, you may find your retirement less satisfying than you expected. Let’s explore ways in which you can deal with changing relationships in retirement. When I led pre-retirement seminars across the country, I used […]
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Focus on PERMA Seeks to Achieve Well-being
Focus on PERMA Seeks to Achieve Well-being By Leah Lancione What is PERMA, you ask? No, not Parma, the city in Italy famous for its prosciutto and cheese. PERMA is a well-being theory developed by Martin E.P. Seligman, leader in the field of positive psychology. Highlighted in his 2011 book, Flourish: A Visionary New […]
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The Only Packing List a Woman Needs
The Only Packing List a Woman Needs By Pat Jurgens Before any trip, I write up a packing list. In fact, I’ve got the packing lists for all the trips I’ve taken in the past 20 years. Go figure. Now here’s a better idea: Make a basic list, a template, and before each trip […]
Posted inNature, OutLook for the Bay, Volunteers
Oyster Restoration
Oyster Restoration By Bob Whitcomb Saving the Bay is such an overwhelming concept that it’s difficult to know where to begin, let alone do something significant to contribute to the effort. When governors and 10-year programs don’t succeed, it can be frustrating for the individual to believe that installing a rain barrel or cutting back […]