17 Mar 2017
0 Commentswestchester meadows reborn as the knolls
The community was in dire straits. Opened in 2002 as a high-end senior living residence, it was struck hard by the big recession and struggled to remain afloat. More
13 Mar 2017
0 Commentsthree-course early dinners at escape latino
A flavorful three-course Latin/Caribbean dinner is only $19.99, Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm at rhythmic Escape Latino Restaurants in the Bronx and More
12 Mar 2017
0 Commentsa health care proxy
Richard, an 81 year-old widower, has had his Will and advanced directive documents (Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Will) in order for some time. More
11 Mar 2017
3 Commentssuperfoods breakfast pudding
Considered one of the world’s most popular health foods, quinoa is high in protein, gluten-free and contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s also high in fiber,More
9 Mar 2017
0 Commentstackling osteoporosis
Mary’s story is not atypical. She is 68 years old and has osteoporosis: a condition in which people lose bone mass, resulting in thin, porous bones. The condition More
7 Mar 2017
0 Commentsheart-healthy farro confetti salad
This grain salad is a great option to make ahead of time and enjoy the whole week. With high fiber ingredients, such as farro, white beans, and heart-healthy olive oil, More
7 Mar 2017
0 Commentsmax, lucy, duke… why pets are good for your health
Peggy Van Tassell doesn’t need an alarm clock. Every morning at 7, she’s gently nudged awake by Isis, her yellow Labrador Retriever – named for the Egyptian goddess. More
4 Mar 2017
0 Commentsswapping stories and memories
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless”
– UnknownMore
3 Mar 2017
unretirement: figuring out your next act
This is an update to an earlier post because we can’t resist revisiting this topic, especially when new data is released: In 2015, almost a quarter of new businesses More
22 Feb 2017
0 Commentsnourishing westchester
Class participants stroll in a few minutes before the hour – extending hellos and introductions. They settle on to stools tucked around the over-sized kitchen island: More
20 Feb 2017
0 Commentsa rose by any other name
Last week, my friend Rose called me. She was visiting her 80-year old mother, when her mom got a call from an advisor at the financial institution that holds More
13 Feb 2017
0 Commentstwo heart-healthy mediterranean diet recipes
The American Heart Association tells us that a newly released study from their Circulation Journal Report suggests that the Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil mayMore
12 Feb 2017
0 Commentsprotect yourself from identity theft
Did you know that financial identity theft is the fastest growing crime? Chances are someone you know has fallen prey to some sort of scheme – even if they aren’t talkingMore
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17 Mar 2017
0 Commentsnice work if you can get it
So you’ve retired from the daily grind and now you’re asking yourself what’s next? Whether you are looking to fill some time, make some extra money or turn your More