Boston College football quarterback, Doug Flutie’s 1984 “Hail Mary” final second, game winning pass against Miami has become an iconic collegiate football play that underscores how quickly an event can change. Flutie later remarked that the play was specifically designed and was practiced hundreds of times never knowing if or when [...]
When you turned 16, you didn’t automatically get your driver’s license; instead you had to take an exam and prove that you were a safe driver. There was a specific order and procedure for getting your driver’s license, and the same is true for enrolling in Medicare for the first time when you turn 65. Much like you anticipated [...]
Few things are as concerning as gaining weight for no apparent reason. Most of us put on weight because of our own dietary habits. However, sudden weight gain can be due to an underlying health condition. Age. As you grow older, your muscular tissues start breaking down, resulting in slow metabolism. [...]
The chill in the air, frost on the windows in the early morning, bright sunshine through light gray clouds: Winter can be delightful. For older adults, though, planning is important to ensure safe and enjoyable winter days. Let’s look at a few ideas for staying healthy. Safety First [...]
In This Issue... When I moved to NC, I quickly learned that BBQ is at the heart of the state and is a sacred culinary tradition. Chopped, sliced, but never pulled (so I have been told). In this issue, we celebrate Lexington NC BBQ turning 100 yrs. old. The feature story [...]
Our two worst enemies when it comes to fighting Winter Blues are a lack of sunshine and our tendency to shut ourselves off from others during the cold winter months. Sunshine is vital for good mental health, and it also provides our bodies with needed Vitamin D. Socialization is vital [...]
I have written in past articles about the categories of retirement living. In the broadest of strokes these include on a continuum of living independently; Active Adult, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care. These various types of retirement housing options may be free- standing or combined with [...]
Singer and actress Jessica Vosk has starred in the lead role in “Wicked” on Broadway and appeared on the stages of London’s Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. On Saturday, Nov. 23, Vosk came to The Well•Spring Theatre in Greensboro and gave the audience a taste of the Great White Way [...]
A Unique Gift: Another Way to Give Back, The Anatomical Gift Program, Elon University’s School of Health Sciences. On March 24, 2017 Elon University launched an Anatomical Gift Program (AGP), the first willed body program in a school of health sciences in the state of North Carolina. [...]
Friends Homes has announce the expansion of its continuing care retirement community located in Greensboro, NC. The planned development, expected to be finished in 2021, will offer independent living residents several different floor plans including villa apartments, townhomes, and cottages. Friends Homes currently has two campuses serving more than 600 residents. The expansion of Friends Home West will include [...]
