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By Marilyn Bohn Downsizing can be a tough process for anyone, but especially for seniors who find themselves with large homes and no longer have children at home to fill up the rooms. More and more are tackling the huge job of downsizing their living spaces. In fact, about six percent of Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 [...]
Earle Bower, a 76-year-old retired Greensboro executive, was a lifelong runner. For him it was a way of life; if he didn't exercise, he didn't feel right. He needed running to feel mentallly and physicially sharp, but stress and pain made him seek other avenues for exercise. Running is tough on the body because of the pounding impact. As I [...]
Who should get a flu shot? Everyone aged six months and over should get a flu vaccine; the only exception is for those allergic to the vaccine. It is especially important for anyone at a high risk for complications from the flu. (Consult your doctor if you fall into this group) Will my doctor be notified if I get a [...]
Need a primary care physician, orthopedic surgeon, gastroenterologist or cardiologist? What about a relaxing massage, nutrition consultation, laser skin treatment or physical therapy? Or a state-of-the-art fitness center where you can take yoga, swim or participate in a cycling class? Or have a prescription filled or grab a healthy lunch in between appointments? At one time you might have had [...]
Raleigh-Durham area residents are needed for a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study of driving behavior, described as the largest coordinated highway safety research program ever undertaken in the United States. A total of 3,100 drivers in six states will participate. In addition to Raleigh-Durham, study centers are collecting data in Seattle, WA, Buffalo, NY, Bloomington, IN, State College, PA, [...]
Six reasons for the huge influx of seniors and others who are moving to Raleigh’s bustling state capital are listed by Managing Editor Rebecaa Troyer in a recent issue of the Triangle Business Journal. Urban Living, Southern Flair: The apartments, condos and many other housing options surrounding downtown Raleigh make it easy for residents to bike to the farmers market, [...]
By: Erica Allaby Residents will again be packing 400 Operation North State (ONS) boxes at Bermuda Village on Saturday, December 8, as they did last year. The boxes include letters from Governor Beverly Perdue and Senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx has promised to attend the packing party as well as Miss North Carolina and volunteer students [...]
When it comes to retirement planning, never before have so many things been so much in flux: the job market, the stock market, and the entire world economy. It is anybody’s guess at how Social Security and Medicare might change. According to Consumer Reports Money Adviser, this is one of those situations in life where there are things we can [...]
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By Jan McDiarmid, Cruise Planners Cruise & Land Specialist There really isn’t anywhere more beautiful than Holland and Belgium in the spring, when the tulips are in full glorious bloom. What better way to see them than on a fabulous river cruise? I was excited to hear that Uniworld was introducing a new Holland and Belgium at Tulip Time itinerary for [...]
