10 Galentine’s Day Party’s Your Gals Will Love
Are you thinking about a night in for your girlfriends this month?Hosting an at home Galentine’s Day Party is a fun way to catch up with your friends while staying in on colder nights. Valentine’s Day may be for lovers, but Galentine’s Day is for…
Managing Medications for Aging Adults
It is not uncommon for aging adults to accumulate too many prescription medications that are to be taken daily for various medical conditions. When all the prescribed medications are not needed, it is termed “ Polypharmacy.” Polypharmacy is a growing concern in older adults. This...
Elvis, Beatles, Motown; Who Really Ruled the Airwaves?
Let’s take a trip back to the golden age of music. The big question on everyone’s mind back then wasn’t what was for dinner or who was going to win the next game—it was this: Are you an Elvis person or a Beatles person? This...
It’s Been a Good Ride
Boom! Magazine Founder Jim Watson was one of the nicest men I’ve had the privilege of calling a friend. He was also, at times, a mentor. In his honor and memory, hereinbelow is the first feature that I submitted (and he graciously accepted) back in...
Steps to Writing Your Memoir
Everyone who has ever lived has a story to tell. As you approach mid to later life, you may find yourself reflecting on your past. Perhaps you realize you’ve lived through significant or relatable events, experiences, choices, and changes that would be fascinating or helpful...
“Remote Control Roulette
Ah, the remote control—a device meant to make life easier but somehow capable of unraveling even the most patient among us. Let me set the scene: You’re ready to relax. The snacks are prepared, your drink is at the perfect level of condensation, and you’ve...
Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
There are big changes to Social Security in 2025. Congress passed a law called the Social Security Fairness Act which could increase Social Security benefits for many Americans, which President Biden signed into law. If some of your career was spent working in non-Social Security...