Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

This is always an important topic but it's even more so today for us with the passing earlier this week of our dear friend Jack Wiltsie of Shelton. Jack died at 57 years of age after lying down to rest after experiencing some of the signs discussed in the article below. Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning the early signs of heart trouble. 

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the "movie heart attack," where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: Read More.

Choosing Our Final Resting Places

“WHAT to do about grave sites?” my wife says at the breakfast table.

She’s learned from her brother that we own two plots in the cemetery of the Vermont town where we have a summer house. They were purchased by her mother some years ago, and are worth $400 apiece. Do we want to keep them for future use, or sell them back?

I hadn’t really thought about it. Over the years, there has been occasional banter around the dinner table about “ashes” vs. “dust” — cremation or burial. But it wasn’t urgent. We’re not actually that old, and expect to be above ground for a while yet. Like cleaning out the closets or “putting our papers in order,” it was a chore that could be postponed indefinitely. Also, neither option seemed great. Read More

Senior's Guide to Computers

Learn the ins and outs of personal computers using simplified terms, examples, pictures and videos actually described in easy-to-understand English. Read More.

Top US Budget Destinations for Seniors

While senior travelers can find good deals in nearly any U.S. city, there are some destinations that are not only unique but are also affordable and quite senior-friendly. Here are our top choices for budget destinations for seniors in the U.S. Read More.

Wow! Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees

Nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than 50 have artificial knees, or more than 4 million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common these replacement joints have become in an aging population.
Doctors know the number of knee replacement operations has surged in the past decade, especially in baby boomers. But until now, there was no good fix on the total number of people living with them. Read More.

What makes people happier?

Yes, being rich does make you happy—so does being in a good marriage and being healthy. But that’s where common sense ends. A large body of happiness research has revealed some surprising findings about what makes people happy, in their personal lives and on the job.  Read More.

Top 8 Ways to Protect Yourself from Scams

Millions of older adults fall prey to financial scams every year. Use these tips from NCOA and the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement to protect yourself or an older adult you know.  Read More.

The Best-Selling Cars Of All Time

The most successful car in history may be the Ford Model T. While other models may have sold more vehicles, Ford managed to sell nearly 17 million cars from 1908 to 1927 -- a period when car ownership was rare compared to today. The Model T was so successful that nearly every other best-selling car adopted its formula. The Model T was inexpensive to buy, inexpensive to operate, reliable and built by a large company that had hundreds of dealerships and trained mechanics. The other vehicles on this list, from the VW Passat to the Toyota Corolla, share all of these characteristics. The best-selling cars through history have appealed to a broad buyer base because they are within the reach of the masses. Read the best selling cars of all time.

Hearing Loss and Older Adults

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in three people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Hearing problems can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms. They can also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and family. All of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous. Read More

The History Of Valentine's Day

Contrary to what some may believe, Valentine's Day wasn't created by greetings card companies just to sell cards and candies. It's actually a church sanctioned holiday, as Pope Gelasius deemed February 14 St. Valentine's Day near 498 A.D.

. . . ."According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself."

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