_ HobbiesDesign a Deer-Resistant Garden Without the Fence By Sondra Forsyth articleDeer are common visitors to landscapes even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect … Read More→
_ Volcano Watching on the Big Island By Sondra Forsyth blogI arrived on the Big Island January 9th of 2023 just a few days after the big eruption ended on […]
_ Drug overdose fatalities among US older adults has quadrupled over 20 years, UCLA research finds By Sondra Forsyth articleOverdose mortality among people age 65 and older quadrupled over 20 years, suggesting the need for greater mental health and … Read More→
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_ What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? By Sondra Forsyth articleMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their … Read More→
_ Safe Driving for Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth article Tips for older adults to drive safely Maybe you already know that driving at night or in rainy … Read More→
_ Attention Snorkelers By Sondra Forsyth blogFor a treat, and as a celebration of my husband’s retirement we splurged and booked 5 days at the Waikoloa […]
_ Skin DisordersUnderstanding and Treating Contact Dermatitis By Sondra Forsyth articleContact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction to something that has come into contact with the skin. The effects are generally … Read More→
_ Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible By Sondra Forsyth articleLoss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some … Read More→
_ ParentingScreen Time Tied to Suicide Risk for Tweens – But Don’t Panic By Sondra Forsyth articleNo one can blame parents for being spooked by new research finding that tweens’ risk of suicidal behavior increases with their … Read More→
_ Money MattersSECURE 2.0 Act Lets Retirees Defer Taxes on Retirement Plan Money Longer By Sondra Forsyth articleA retirement crisis looms. Americans aren’t saving enough, and the aging of the population may require trimming Social Security benefits … Read More→
_ Orchid Paradise By Sondra Forsyth blogThe Big Island of Hawaii is home to many botanical gardens where orchids cover the trees. As air plants they […]
_ Heart Failure Heart HealthHeart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Are Not the Same Thing By Sondra Forsyth articleHeart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same thing When it comes to the heart, time is of the … Read More→
_ Depression and Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleFeeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few … Read More→
_ Money MattersLong-Term-Care Insurance via an Annuity Has Many Pros, Some Cons By Sondra Forsyth articleLong-term care–whether at home, in assisted living or in a nursing home, costs a lot—especially if it continues for years. … Read More→
_ ParentingWhat 5.6 million Young Americans Have in Common with Prince Harry - and Why It Matters By Sondra Forsyth articleLike Prince Harry, one in thirteen US children – 5.6 million, or 7.7% – will experience the death of a … Read More→
_ Side Trips from Hilo By Sondra Forsyth blogIf you are staying on the Hilo side of the Big Island you will likely run into some rainy weather. […]
_ Pain ManagementPain Relief Found in The Garden By Sondra Forsyth articleLook to the garden, farmer’s market, or refrigerator next time you are battling sore muscles, indigestion, and headaches. These five … Read More→