Health and Wellness

1. Avoid Browntail Moth: Stop itching!

   Browntail moth is back! Gardeners and picnickers, alert! We’re approaching the first molt for the browntail moth caterpillars, and that means their tiny itchy spines will be blowing around on the warm air, settling on chair arms … Continue

2. Auburn Senior Expo June 20, 2018

   Come to the Auburn Senior Expo on June 20, 2018 (not June 6, 2018) if you’re looking for senior related services or information. The Andy Valley Senior Expo, will be from 9am to 2pm at the Hilton … Continue

3. Andy Valley Senior Expo June 20, 2018

   What’s Happening at the Andy Valley Senior Expo, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Hilton Garden Inn, Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 You’re invited to attend the Andy Valley Senior Expo! There is so much going on … Continue

4. Flu Facts: How You Get It and What To Do About It

   Flu facts was originally printed in the New York Times, and it’s such a good article I’m sharing. There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has experienced, or will experience, the agony of this … Continue

5. Aging (Parents) 101: help for when I’m 64

   When I’m 64, the popular Beatles song from nearly 50 years ago (!!!), made 64 seem old. When I’m 64 happened to me last Friday! As I start counting down my approach to Medicare eligibility, I’ve naturally … Continue

6. Surviving Flu Season: Flu tips

   Everyone needs  help surviving flu season, because this is a year of epidemic-level flu cases and a flu shot that doesn’t provide complete protection. This season, the predominant strain is H3N2, which causes the worst outbreaks of the … Continue

7. Beat the Heat: Ten Tips to Cool Comfort

   Want to beat the heat? We’re going into the dog days weather pattern of hot, steamy, muggy weather. Here are some tips to help you stay more comfortable: Beat the Heat  in your body  Start with yourself. … Continue