The Lake Oconee Boomers Team
Why a Personal Emergency Response System is Crucial for Aging in Place
With more people than ever choosing to age in place — that is, continuing to live in their own homes ...
Rise of Hepatitis C Infections Among Older Americans Highlights Need for Noninvasive Screening Exam of Liver Health
By Stephen Harrison, M.D. In 2012, three-quarters of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections occurred among people born from ...
How Prunes Can Feed Your Health at 4 Important Stages of Life
Seeking more plant-based options for healthy aging? This approach is right on track with the 2020-2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for ...
Active and Energized: Registered Dietitian Shares How Eating Right in the Morning Fuels Energy Throughout the Day
With health and wellness top of mind for many Americans, fitness has become a top priority. Whether you’re extremely active ...
Staying Fit in Retirement Can Also Reduce Health Care Costs
It’s no secret that staying physically active supports overall well-being, especially for older adults. From reducing risks of certain conditions ...
Safeguarding Long-Term Care Before the Next Public Health Emergency
COVID-19 has shaken communities worldwide. Despite strenuous efforts by caregivers and medical professionals alike, people needing long-term care and living ...
Safety Tips for Summer Travelers
By Molly Barnes, Digital Nomad Life During the past year and a half, we’ve come to think of “safety” as ...
Is it Easier to Fund Higher Education as a Mature Student?
While many students flock to university straight or soon after high school, there is also a large cohort of students ...
6 Layout Tips That’ll Help You Design the Kitchen of Your Dreams
Think about all the activities that take place in your kitchen. Chances are, you and your family and friends spend ...
4 Reasons Your Workplace Needs Plastic Barriers
It’s no secret that online jobs are the new normal. However, like all things, normal is never across the board. ...
8 Warning Signs of a Pittsburgh Foundation Problem
When you have a foundation problem, you always want to tackle that problem earlier rather than later. If you wait ...
From Lawyer To Island Hopper: A Writer In Paradise
By Howard T. Scott I know what you’re thinking. How did a seventh-generation attorney from Athens, Ga. wind up writing ...
Art of the Trade: Top 5 Metal Working Careers
In the United States, the median salary of a metal worker is about $44,190 per year and can go up ...
4 Ways Older Couples Can Relieve Financial Stress
Getting older often means enjoying financial freedom and retirement with your spouse, but that’s not always the reality for some ...
5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
Congratulations on landing an interview for your dream job. You have spent a lot of time and energy to get ...
