We remember Ja’Net DuBois our favorite next door neighbor
In 1974, America was introduced to television's "first series about a real ghetto family," Good Times. The series told the story of the proud,...
Special Report: What you need to know about coronavirus
In late December, a novel illness originating in Wuhan, China, made the news. Reports of the number of infected people swiftly rose, and isolated...
“Grandma Purse Syndrome” can hurt or even kill your young grandchildren
Cecelia Grant, 66, suffers from a few medical problems. Last August, her three-year-old grandson managed to get into her pocketbook that she placed on...
Hurting? What you can do to manage your pain
Unfortunately, pain often goes hand in hand with aging, and as you grow older, it can become chronic. Pain is highly prevalent in seasoned...
Having trouble seeing at night? Night blindness
Nighttime has fallen, and you're finding it difficult to see things as clearly as you do when it’s light out; this is called nyctalopia...
Pets can offer healing for seniors
Let’s face it. Getting older can be very lonely. Loved ones and friends move or pass away, and it becomes increasingly difficult to leave...
Do you really need to wear a coat when it’s cold outside?
Many old schoolers believe that wearing a coat in cold weather will not only keep them warm but prevent them from catching a cold....
Are you a good friend?
You may need to repair, or replace, friendships as you age. But do keep in mind that friendships can, however, become thicker than water...
Let it go! It’s time to downsize your home
As a senior, your current space might be more than what you actually need, especially now that the kids are grown and out for...
Feel-good kaftans
What is the very best feeling in the world? Getting home, throwing off your street clothes, and slipping into a caftan. The freedom that...
Crock-Pot dessert recipes that won’t disappoint
We typically use slow cookers or Crock-Pots for soups, stews, meats; they have been the center of kitchen get-togethers, tailgating parties, and cookouts for...
We love poetry…Mother Africa by Karen Mariano Bryson
Mother Africa
The continent is called Africa.
Mother Africa’s reign is the past.
Her promise, the future.
Africa’s will has always been strong.
Its pulchritude the rich soil, a...