By Cynthia Germain When national policy shifts, the ripple effects can feel far away. But sometimes those waves crash right on our shores. That’s what’s happening with the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), highlighted recently by Kiplinger. While the bill covers a wide…
By Cynthia Germain Writing is my creative outlet, as you might have guessed. And there have been times in my life when it has been therapeutic. This is one of those times with the loss of my father. I endeavor to write a series,…
by Cynthia Germain Yes, someone thought it would be a good idea to give our older adults a day of recognition – August 21st. In our country, that was President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The goal was to recognize the contributions of older adults…
by Cynthia Germain Eating well is one of the most powerful ways to stay active, independent, and energized as we age. But knowing what “eating well” looks like can be unclear. We know that our bodies change, our metabolism slows, and the way we…
by Cynthia Germain Later this week, I’ll celebrate my 60th birthday. And I wonder…Wow, how did I get here? But even more so I wonder…What do I do with the next decade? How do I want to live them? What do I still want…
by Cynthia Germain A recent article in The Guardian highlighted something many of us have suspected all along. Pets aren’t just good company, they might also be good for our brains. Researchers followed adults over 50 for nearly two decades and found that those…
by Cynthia Germain We wait all year for these glorious Door County summers—the sunshine, the many outdoor events, the coming of strawberries, cherries, and more. But as wonderful as this season is, it can also bring intense heat, and with it, serious health concerns—especially…
by Cynthia Germain We’ve all heard the phrase “food for the soul,” and what it seems to say is that it’s not about the recipes but the connection it brings. I recently came across the U.S. Surgeon General’s thoughtful and engaging guide called Recipes…
by Cynthia Germain There’s something about this time of year that feels like a celebration. As an avid gardener, I can confidently say: this is it—the sweet spot. The flowers are showing their best colors, the vegetable sprouts are boldly pushing through the soil,…
by Cynthia Germain Finding myself recuperating from minor surgery recently gave me time to think about the healing process. I wondered, as with other things that seem to slow as we age, “does healing take longer as we get older?” Turns out, although not…
