Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Planning In Advance: A Story With A Moral
January 3, 2021
Planning In Advance: A Story With A Moral By Alice Herb The story I want to tell you is real. I’ve lived it and it has now come to an end. It is perhaps bittersweet but I prefer to think that it is a “feel good” story that has…
Hot Shot: What You Need To Know About COVID Vaccines
December 16, 2020
So it looks like we’re at the beginning of the end…or, are we at the end of the beginning? There’s no doubt that the arrival of safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19 is an unprecedented scientific breakthrough that will potentially save an untold number of lives and prevent serious illness…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Independence and Autonomy
December 8, 2020
Independence and Autonomy By Alice Herb I am often motivated to write my blog posts because of the discussions I have with members of my family or friends. A big influence is my grown-up granddaughter, Madelyn. And it is a recent talk I had with her that spurred me…
Weighty Matters: Weight Gain Risks Due To The Holidays And The Pandemic
December 2, 2020
Of the many numbers you’ve probably been tracking this year (i.e., number of COVID infections in your vicinity, weeks without seeing your loved ones, months without getting a haircut, etc.) one that’s probably crucial to track for your health and well-being is your weight. We know that putting on the…
Complexion Protection: How Are You Taking Care Of Your Skin Right Now?
December 2, 2020
The Hungarian-American dermatologist Erno Lazlo once said, “Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle.” But once the cold weather comes around, that skincare commitment seems to demand another level of intervention, especially for older women. And this winter, beyond the usual heightened winter skin regimens, there’s the constant hand washing…
A Little Goes A Long Way: Even Brief Bouts Of Indoor Exercise Have Value
December 2, 2020
We knew this was coming, but now that we’re here, the forecast sounds ominous: Predictions are that given the continuing spread of the coronavirus, and with activity moving back indoors and holiday gatherings taking shape (despite public health warnings), we face a “long darkness before dawn.” In essence, the next…