Doing My Part Like many baby boomers, I was looking for safe ways to help out during this past year. But I don’t sew, and my husband and I stayed home almost the entire first few months. So with no possibility of making masks or delivering meals and supplies, I sought out other ways to …
Ok, I’m not really talking about leprechauns here. For gosh sakes, I’m Italian, what do you expect? But it is that time of year, fellow baby boomers and older adults! And in my mind, these little green guys aren’t leaping because it’s St. Patrick’s Day, they’re bounding about because they’re so healthy! In that vein, …
Venturing out for a short road trip, only the third time in the past year, my husband and I traveled to the beautiful central California coast last week. And while COVID-19 cases are going down in our state, we are both over 65 and very mindful of being out in the world these days; I …
February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. But emphasis on keeping this vital organ healthy takes on new importance for Baby Boomers and older adults in 2021: having heart failure puts people at increased risk of severe illness from the coronavirus. In addition, according to …
Even in my part of the country (southern California), January brings cold weather. And like many baby boomers and older adults, this is when I think a lot about homemade comfort foods. Which leads me to this question: Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of protein, fiber, and phytochemicals (that’s dietitian talk for beans and …
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, health and wellness often top the list for U.S. consumers, including Baby Boomers and older adults. In fact, “staying fit and healthy” is frequently our #1 declaration in January. And coming off a year like 2020, physical and mental wellbeing are definitely uppermost in everyone’s thoughts. We’re all …
To my dedicated blog readers, baby boomers and older adults alike, thank you for letting me into your life, especially during these past challenging months. And as we continue to stay safe and healthy, I look forward to filling your wellness cup—over and over again—in 2021! So whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings …
Fellow baby boomers, when opportunity comes knocking, do you throw the doors open or just peek out and say, “Never mind, too much work”? This project looked like it would take a little bit of time to put together, but had the potential to further my mission of helping others stay strong and independent. And …
Are you still looking for a unique gift to give your health-minded Baby Boomer and senior friends and family this holiday season? One that’s not sugar-coated or dripping with chocolate? Because staying healthy has been a topmost concern this year, here’s my annual gift-giving guide–updated from 2019: 15 ideas, most under $150, that say both …
Who doesn’t love cookies? Baby boomers, older adults, and even dietitians enjoy these timeless bite-sized goodies. In fact, Americans love them so much, we even have a national day named after them, and it’s celebrated on December 4. Now you may be thinking—a dietitian endorsing cookies? Hmmm… How could a nutrition professional fit the words “cookie” …
