View the Digital Magazine In This Issue... It’s that time of year to enjoy the beautiful Fall weather and there are so many ways to experience it. What comes to mind is a relaxing ride on a country back road while taking in the breathtaking foliage. Most of us would think of taking this ride in our car, however [...]
More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, the CDC reported in 2017. Some of the common diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, slow-healing bruises, numbness in feet and hands, and sudden weight loss. Here are some factors to consider when exercising [...]
Imagine this: At a neighborhood party, you meet Gabriel, a young man who recently moved into the two-story house just down the street from your home. You welcome him warmly. Two days later, while shopping at Harris Teeter, you run into Gabriel. “Hello,” you begin … but you don’t have any idea [...]
"Hope" is a comforting word that often gives us peace and calmness. It sometimes stirs emotions of confidence about our future. One of the most popular lines in the 1994 movie classic "The Shawshank Redemption" says, “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." [...]
While a large majority of Americans suspect that most of the automated telephone messages—or “robocalls”—that they receive are attempts at scams, few are taking actions to protect themselves, according to results of a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. An estimated 48 billion robocalls came into the United States last year. Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed by [...]
Is NOW the Time to Make a Move? How the real estate market impacts seniors considering a move This month I have decided to take on a mountain of a topic again (I get asked about this often) involving the decision many seniors may have to make at some point [...]
View the Digital MagazineIn MemoriamGertrude Walton Atkins (Trudy), 93, owner of Southern Trade Publications Company and founder of this publication, Retirement Resource Guide, passed away on March 15, 2019 following several months of declining health. A memorial service was held the following Thursday at her church, West Market Street United Methodist Church.In 1989 she came to work for the family [...]
Arosa+LivHOME, a Bain Capital Double Impact company, has bolstered its presence in Greensboro, N.C., with the acquisition of Forever Young Home Care. The acquisition will strengthen its mission to provide superior service that reaches the greatest number of clients. Arosa+LivHOME’s local presence is known as Nurse Care of North Carolina. [...]
Richard Childress with WWII Veteran Phil Hewitt The Invasion of Normandy occurred on June 6th, 1944. On this day, hundreds of thousands of soldiers from the United States, Canada, France and Britain created a force powerful enough to make history. D-Day is remembered every year on its anniversary to celebrate the courage of our Armed Forces and pay our [...]
Registered voters in North Carolina ages 25 to 64 do not feel financially prepared for retirement according to a new survey by AARP. AARP’s survey of 600 registered voters found that over half (56 %) feel that they are behind in their retirement savings. According to AARP North Carolina President [...]
