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
11 Feb 2017
0 Commentsrecommended vaccines for ages 55+
Are you current on all your vaccinations? According to a February 2016 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coverage rates for all vaccines for More
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