Follow flu tips to stay safe from coronavirus

#Seniors #COVID-19 We can’t turn on the news now without hearing about the new virus that’s sweeping the world. A coronavirus now called COVID-19 is a serious virus that ... Continue Reading →

What makes seniors happy?

#Middlebury #Seniors What makes us happy as we get older? Below are the results of an informal poll of seniors at the local coffee shop. Having enough income. It turns out that many ... Continue Reading →

Realistic decluttering has happier results

#Middlebury #Seniors There’s decluttering by the book, and then there’s realistic decluttering. Too often we follow the experts’ advice and end up unhappy with the ... Continue Reading →

Seniors have less money despite Social Security increase

#Middlebury #Seniors I’ll be worse off financially this year, despite the Social Security increase we just received. I won’t be the only one. For the average recipient who ... Continue Reading →

Find old songs you remember

#Middlebury #Seniors Have you ever tried to remember all the words to a song from your childhood or teenage years, or something you heard your parents sing? If you can remember one ... Continue Reading →

It’s not too late to get flu shot

#Middlebury #Seniors Here we are, halfway through winter, and the flu season is in full swing. As of now all 50 states have widespread levels of flu. And at this point far too many ... Continue Reading →

Revisit the books of our childhood

#Middlebury #Seniors There really is something to be said for going back to a simpler time, even for a little while. For those of us who work with people who have dementia, or if we ... Continue Reading →

Take a breather in 2020

#Middlebury #Seniors I think we can agree that 2019 was a long, tough year. We all know why. Is it time to tune out? Here are some thoughts on how to have a better 2020: Turn off the ... Continue Reading →

Thieves stole my credit card number

#Middlebury #Seniors Sometimes what you think is a scam phone call … isn’t. Sometimes it’s the real thing. Like the call I got today. When the phone rang I didn’t ... Continue Reading →

Save money with senior discounts

#Middlebury #Seniors For so many of us, finances can be tough, leaving us few options for the things that make our lives more meaningful. That’s where senior discounts can help. I ... Continue Reading →