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Writer Dave Donelson left his successful business career in 1999 to become a full-time freelance writer. In 2020 he both completed a memoir of his life growing up (entitled Fathers: A Memoir) and began a daily journal where he posts his thoughts, observations, and insights each day. Titled “The Journal of…

The futurist Alvin Toffler once said, “Our technological powers increase, but the side effects and potential hazards also escalate.” For many if not most older adults, the pace of technological change and advances- just in a matter of years- has been both breathless and perhaps overwhelming. While so many of…

With all the talk and attention on staying healthy these days, you may be tempted to ingest whatever you think can boost your vitamin and nutrient intake to the max. After all, if a small amount of vitamin C or calcium is good for you, isn’t more better? And isn’t…

Regardless of how smart, savvy or sophisticated you think you are, none of us is immune from being scammed, especially in such turbulent times. Whether you’re dealing with a loss due to COVID or have been seriously affected by any of the natural disasters that have wreaked havoc in the…

By now, you know how important movement and exercise are for your health and well-being. The problem is, depending on your current state of health and fitness, it may be a challenge to figure out what’s the best form of exercise. As we age, our bodies and abilities change and…

While it’s not inevitable, it is a fact that the older you become, the greater your risk of falling. The CDC reports that one in 4 adults age 65 and older falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of both non-fatal and fatal injuries among older adults, with…