Thursday, July 30, 2009
Alcohol Affects Seniors Differently
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Difference Between and Annulment and Divorce
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Non-Traditional Therapies
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Helping Someone Grieve
I'm always at a loss about what to do when a friend or acquaintance has lost a dear one. Positive Aging Resource Center supplied me with practical suggestions and I will be forever grateful:
1. Listen, hug, take a walk together
2. Help with practical tasks like bringing dinner, running errands, helping with housework
3. Give them space to be either alone or with others
4. Don't be judgmental on how a person chooses to grieve--one may want to talk while someone else might prefer the distraction of a movie
Later on...
1. Continue to call, visit and send cards
2. Remember the anniversary of the death and do something special
3. Extend invitations during holidays and special occasions
For more on Grief and Bereavement, check out this site.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Finding a Reputable Car Repair Shop
The California Department of Consumer Affairs' Bureau of Automotive Repair suggests how to find a reputable repair shop. Here's what they suggest:
1. Select a shop before you need one. You don't want to pick one when you're desperate.
2. Get recommendations from friends and family, especially those people who own a similar make and model.
3. Test the shop by having them do a minor repair.
4. Check the shop's hourly rates (and compare with other shops). Are they posted and guaranteed?
5. Make sure the station is licensed. Check for any complaints filed against them.
6. Look for cars similar to yours.
7. Does the shop look clean and well-organized?
8. Are the employees polite?
For more on cars, visit this site.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Buying Pre-Owned From the U.S. Government
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Cool Down in Summer Heat
According to Mayo Clinic, heatstroke can be a life-threatening heat-related problem. Older adults are at high risk as are those people suffering from dehydration, alcohol use, cardiovascular disease and certain medications.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Easy Access to Government Resources
If you're like me, you are overwhelmed by the amount of information on the web. For instance, if you want trusted information produced by the U.S. government and you'd rather not sift through everything that comes up on your screen, why not just go directly to the USA.gov website?