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By Bonnie Hagen, Founder of Bright Energy Wellness   Everyone assumes that sleep problems are just part of getting older, right?  The truth is, according to The National Institute on Aging,  seniors need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to stay healthy, just like younger adults. In…

It’s tough out there. With the world in turmoil, inflation rampant, and COVID still present, no one knows for sure what tomorrow brings. But many of us do know that no matter how much we planned or how much money we saved, we may still have trouble supporting ourselves in…

You either get it or you don’t. If you’re a pet owner, be it a cat, dog, bird, or even reptile, you likely understand the comfort and companionship that comes from owning your pet, not to mention the responsibility and routines to keep your pet healthy and happy. Those who…

So at this point in the pandemic, many of us might feel like we have mush for brains- whether or not we’ve even had Covid. If pressed, we might have a hard time recalling events that occurred over the past couple of years or be unable to account for our…

No matter how much you plan and whatever you anticipate, the reality of what you or a loved one will pay for long term care is often unpredictable and frequently unmanageable. While we’ve posted about this issue earlier, it’s important to keep this in mind: long term care prices keep…

If you were to close your eyes and let your mind wander, how would you think about your current self? What age do you feel like you are? Does your sense of yourself jive with your actual birth date? What do you think people your actual age should look like?…