2021-05-24 08:44
Last week, I had my second Covid 19 vaccination shot. At first, I was hesitant to get the Sinovac into my bloodstream. But my daughter (also my doctor), was like a bulldog with its jaws tig… Read More
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2020-12-30 12:00
What does a day in my life as a senior look like?
A few weeks ago, from the idleness of my mind, I thought it fun to know what a day in the life of some seniors is like. So I post… Read More
2020-09-24 11:43
To live a full life in old age isn’t exactly a walk in the park. It’s more like doing an obstacle course in wobbly legs, dimmed eyesight, and creaking joints.
On top of those ph… Read More
2020-06-22 12:03
“Have you been enjoying Coron so far?” I asked a German national in the same island-hopping tour I was in.
He is 71 years old, like me, and traveling with his wife and sister-in… Read More
2020-03-02 12:14
We all have a retirement bucket list (dreams). They can be small, or gigantic, sensible to wild, achievable or otherwise.
And in my frequent interaction with other seniors, and reading FB t… Read More
2020-02-10 12:00
Do you feel angsty when you wake up some mornings?
You feel something is amiss, or about to go wrong. But you don’t know what it is.
It burdens your heart but you can’t express… Read More
2019-12-23 12:05
Right now, roughly 25% of Americans aged 65 and above suffer from knee pain. For them, squatting is near to impossible. If they do succeed, they need support to get back up and not without… Read More
2019-11-29 12:23
Do you know that 92% of all seniors have, at least, one chronic health issue while 77% have two?
If you are skeptical about this, stand beside or behind an elderly in drugstore counter and… Read More
2019-11-04 11:57
In 2018, more than seven million tourists visited Siargao.
Those who have not been to Siargao or heard of it may go for a mad scramble to Google it and wonder why such a huge horde of peopl… Read More
2019-10-02 12:07
How do you enjoy life?
If you surf this question, Google will show you ten articles about the subject on the first page, alone. It will also show you that no less than 3 billion peopl… Read More
2019-09-25 12:03
In 2012, there were 55,000 food supplement products in the U.S. market. And, then and now, the biggest users are the elderly. In fact, a survey done by Harris Poll shows that 82% of p… Read More
2019-08-19 07:19
A real issue faced by people on the verge of retiring is where to retire in – at home (aging in place), or in a care facility? Why? The euphoria of finally being free from the shackle… Read More
2019-08-12 12:11
It seems it was only yesterday that I and my family (wife and two kids) looked towards the weekend for our shopping spree, followed by movies and dinner.
Then time passed unnoticed.
My chi… Read More
2019-07-23 02:31
Too much or too little of anything is a dangerous thing…
Think about this: one in three elderly Americans admitted to hospitals each year do not have access to proper nutrition.
T… Read More
2019-07-01 12:05
Many years ago, you did not know what it is to be old.
Oh, you knew someday you will be. But you chose to put it in the backburner; ignored it because it evoked a lot of scary images in you… Read More
2019-06-21 10:32
Ouch!
When was the last time you had the flu? And what were you thinking while lying in bed, running a fever and so tired to get up?
In between sneezing and wheezing, I bet you were thinking… Read More
2019-05-29 12:05
Right now, an elderly is being abused.
It could be you but are not aware of it. Even if you do, you prefer to be mum about it for fear of the repercussions. You fear that you won’t be… Read More
2019-05-24 12:06
Nothing irritates me more than the phrase, “At your age…” In fact, it is the cause of some of my petty quarrels with my daughter. It always makes me snap back, &ldqu&helli…Read More
2019-05-15 05:33
A close friend is someone you can talk to about everything in confidentiality. He makes you feel comfortable, is not judgmental, and always there for you. He does not sell you out or bring… Read More
2019-04-29 12:23
Do you, at times, have this urge of wanting to be young again? Of going back in time and re-do those things you had so much pleasure in doing before? Or something new that brings out the yo… Read More
2019-04-15 12:16
Online Shopping
Bargains, bargains, bargains, and more bargains.
Every day, there are bargain sales going on somewhere and they never fail to attract a throng of shoppers – like ants t… Read More
2019-04-03 12:01
If you are looking for a place to unwind over the weekend, or get away from it all for a week or so, then Dumaguete City is your cup of tea.
Dumaguete, like a charming woman, is captiv… Read More
2019-03-29 12:17
The life expectancy of Americans in 2018 was 76 years old for men and 81 for women. Compared to those in 1990 which was 47 and 49, respectively, this is a great longevity improvement.
Many… Read More
2019-03-22 12:02
After blogging for many years on different niches, I decided to go professional freelance writing early last year. I did it for two reasons: pragmatic and romantic.
On the pragmatic side, I… Read More
2019-03-18 12:11
The question got you, didn’t it? It made you scratch your head and ponder whether you are or are not. Either way will make you dig deeper into your soul, peel off its layers of p… Read More
2019-03-15 12:02
When people talk about health and fitness, they either take them as the same, or not. In either case, they are both right – and wrong.
Health and fitness are closely related with each… Read More
2019-03-04 05:32
My Personal Space
My wife died more than 10 years ago. Since then (and even before that), my daughter had a housemaid to help me with my personal needs and as a quick-response, in case my ag… Read More
2019-03-01 12:03
Do you love yourself?
I bet you do but are mum about it for fear of appearing self-centered, vain, egotistical, or narcissistic.
Loving oneself, or self-love is none of that. It… Read More
2019-02-18 12:05
I have a secret…
I sleep like a babe each night.
And if you read till the end, you will also know how to do it.
Why must you have enough sleep
Sleep is important to everyone, regard… Read More
2019-02-08 12:11
Masskara Festival
I spend most weekends alone, pining for those days when the children were young and my wife was still alive. We always spent it together. That was many years ago. With her… Read More
2019-02-04 12:09
Never been as happy!
Ten years ago, I turned 60. A day before I did, I mused, “Tomorrow I will be 60 years old. What would life be like?”
Two days later, I found the answer… Read More
2019-01-16 12:14
What is important to you?
I have my own list of the most important things in life. I call them “ingredients” because each must be of the right measure for my happin… Read More
2019-01-09 12:11
If you’ve reached this far, celebrate. Be happy and rejoice; be grateful. Why? Because getting old is an accomplishment no less like finishing the Badwater Ultramarathon.
Many of y… Read More
2019-01-02 12:05
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude of what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” &nd&helli…Read More
2018-12-12 12:14
You don’t need to be lonely because you live alone, or lacking in social interaction.
Take a lesson from the 2 guys in prison who, one night, looked outside of their cells through the… Read More
2018-12-05 12:31
“…We’re connected 24/7, yet anxiety, fear, depression, and loneliness are at an all-time high…” – Dr. Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey… Read More
2018-11-26 12:05
“The sadness of death is only surpassed by the sadness of solitude,” – a doctor discovered in a heart-wrenching way with one of his patients.
The docto… Read More
2018-11-14 12:08
Does age affect mental health? Aging induces inevitable changes in your body. You develop wrinkles on your forehead, neck, arms, and tummy.
Your muscles turn to mush, and you st… Read More
2018-11-02 12:10
Are elderly people cranky? Does their mood rise and fall like the tide, or follow the lunar cycle?
These are the common perceptions younger people have of elderly people.
While a few may f… Read More
2018-10-29 12:06
Anxiety disorder – a scourge of old age
It is one of those rare weekend mornings. After a wonderful sleep, you wake up feeling fresh and ready to take the day head on.
As… Read More
2018-10-19 12:19
Depression – all in the mind.
Right now, a guy is struggling with depression. He could be the guy next to you in a coffee shop or sitting forlornly in a park. He could be walking along… Read More
2018-10-15 12:13
Respiratory Disease – breathes life away
If you are experiencing breathlessness, chest pain, wheezing, coughing with some sputum, you are showing symptoms of respiratory diseases. They… Read More
2018-10-05 12:11
Coping with cancer
“You have cancer,” your doctor said in a very calm and professional way. No matter how he said it, the gruesome news that you have the dreaded disease of cance… Read More
2018-10-01 12:10
Did the headline frighten you? It should because heart disease is frightening and deadly. About 630,000 Americans die of heart disease each year – four out of five of them are 65 yea… Read More
2018-09-24 14:14
Arthritis – the top scourge of the elderly
How much do you know about arthritis? Not much, maybe, except that it is painful. As if a thousand needles are plunged into your big toe, foo… Read More
2018-09-17 12:23
Regular checkup – avoiding health issues
If you are 60+, with no chronic (recurring) disease, congratulations. You owe yourself a pat in the back. You have done well. Either you have g… Read More
2018-09-14 12:11
Music – food for the mind and soul
When you talk about “health” with friends, in most cases, the focus is on physical, not mental health. There is nothing wrong with i… Read More
2018-09-12 12:07
Alcohol: Drink and be merry
“Eat healthy foods, drink lots of water, exercise, sleep early, and no alcohol or tobacco And don’t forget your pills.”
You must have heard… Read More
2018-07-16 12:16
Sleep: get the most out of it.
Thomas Dekker said:
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.”
Yet, when we talk about health, the focus falls on exerc… Read More
2018-07-13 12:14
Eat right, live long!
Preparing meals is not just to appease hunger, but to serve a nobler purpose. The food you prepare defines you over the long haul – either glum and sickly or… Read More
2018-07-02 12:22
Exercise – a crucial factor in overall wellness
Are you the “exercise” type? If not, here’s a bit of good and bad news for you.
The bad news…
The health r… Read More
2018-06-27 12:18
Sagbayan Peak with daughter and her hubby
If Bohol is not on your bucket list, add it now. You won’t be sorry, I assure you.
But before I go into why it is such an amazing place t… Read More
2018-06-18 12:24
Soup Kitchen Volunteers
Let’s get real.
Health in old age is not a parting gift you get when you retire at 60 or 65.
Or is it a reward from Heaven for a lifetime of good behavior.
Rath… Read More
2018-06-15 12:23
Losing or gaining weight?
Last month, May 3 to be exact, the husband of my sister-in-law died due to massive kidney failure.
It was a complete surprise to me and his family. He did not show… Read More
2018-06-11 12:04
A healthy splash in the pool
What matters most to elderly people?
I asked this question to members of two senior citizens FB groups, expecting that Happiness will be on top of the list. Afte… Read More
2018-05-28 12:18
On to the Safari
Contrary to what younger people think, the life of a senior is never dull. It is full of excitement – either the DIY kind of thing or be a part of the exciting life of… Read More
2018-05-21 12:15
Depression: It can be deadly
I have been in and out of depression for the past month.
“So what? I feel the same way too,” you may shoot back.
And you are right. Depression is com… Read More
2018-05-18 12:13
Welcome to the Forest
At the foot of Mt. Talinis, Negros Oriental, Philippines, is a perfect place to have a respite from the stress of city life; from the noise and pollution that come… Read More
2018-05-04 12:17
It’s perfect
Have you ever thought what life would be if you cannot see?
Maybe you haven’t. Maybe you treat your eyes on “as-need” basis. That as long as you wake up… Read More
2018-05-02 11:59
Diarrhea: Got to go – again
When was the last time you had diarrhea?
Two weeks ago I had a mild case. I thought it was mild because I did not feel any of its side-effects. I thought tw… Read More
2018-04-09 12:07
Chilling out with a buddy in his 50s
“Why do you drink alone?’
My date asked me this question over a few beers at City Times Square a month ago.
Before I go into it, here’s… Read More
2018-03-26 12:09
My Family, My Treasure
Seniors are a varied lot and nailing down what is most important to them would be like drawing an amoeba. In fact, if you Google the subject you will be treated to a p… Read More
2018-03-16 12:40
Retired? What’s that?
Officially, I am retired. Unofficially, I spend no less than 10 hours per day as a blogger and a freelance writer.
I need to. Besides loving writing, I need… Read More
2018-03-07 12:23
Wearable – cool, chic and useful
Wearables are items that are worn or carried, as an accessory. The term is not new. In fact, it dates back to the 13th century when the first wearable… Read More
2018-02-16 12:19
Street Scene – Tuburan
I am not anti-social, but more often than not, I relish to be alone.
While most people take being “alone” as solitude or loneliness, it is not. At le… Read More
2018-02-12 12:15
Elderly poverty – shocking but true!
Do you know how it is to be broke?
A few years after retirement, I was down on my luck. I mean really down. All my business ventures failed, my ret… Read More
2018-02-07 12:14
Yummy meal for a diabetic
I am not a diabetic (knock on wood), but I am surrounded by people who are.
My younger sister is a diabetic. So is my uncle, my best friend, a cousin and more than… Read More
2018-02-02 12:17
“Oh no, I forget again.”
Let’s face it, at our age we have bouts of forgetfulness, i.e., misplaced keys, an acquaintance’s name, birthdays, anniversaries, phone numbe… Read More
2018-01-31 12:29
Smart Home – Safety and Comfort at a touch of a button.
Since the invention of the wifi in 1997, and its introduction into our lives, things have changed forever.
Technology has change… Read More
2018-01-29 12:41
Sunrise – Bantayan Island
When I feel the itch (and I am always itchy), I travel, one of the nice things about being healthy and single.
It can be a simple as a long drive, or a flight… Read More
2018-01-19 12:16
Retirement is fun.
Retirement these days is drastically different from a few years ago when it simply means to stop working, laze around the house entire day while living off a retirement pe… Read More
2018-01-17 12:10
Balance your own diet!
Before knocking yourself crazy for a sensible answer, you should know what a “balanced diet” is. We’ve been hearing this phrase since our elementary… Read More
2018-01-12 12:53
Ouch!
Are you having a headache, a little feverish perhaps? With a runny nose, sore throat, coughs and body aches and pains? Chances are that you are having the flu.
And it is not surprising… Read More
2018-01-05 12:39
New Year’s Eve – long enough to drive out the darkness
“Be bold, be brave,” I kept telling myself. That’s how I survived New Year’s Eve.
Last New Ye… Read More
2018-01-03 12:24
Are you in this rut?
Two weeks ago, I passed by a pick-up truck with this sticker on the back. I did not mind it until I was a few steps away.
So I hurried back and took this picture.
The me… Read More
2017-12-30 03:02
Home alone, and happy!
“To leave or not to leave,” is a question a lot of seniors face as they grow older.
I live along and I thought too big for me. So three years ago I looked… Read More
2017-12-27 12:04
Never do it again, you hear?
The life of a senior is often like playing with a loaded dice – they lose each toss.
Not only do we face a myriad of problems, i.e., physical, mental, soci… Read More
2017-12-20 12:21
Loneliness – silent but deadly!
I am a live-alone senior but I am never lonely.
Why? Because my mind is always exploring ideas, wandering to distant places and new technologies, and h… Read More
2017-12-18 12:21
Yin and Yang of Clara’s Life
One of the enigmas of human nature is that it can be unkind, and it can be compassionate – like the Yin and Yang of Chinese philosophy and religion… Read More
2017-12-13 08:00
Gay couple – they are people, too!
I am not gay, but there is always one in every generation of my family.
When I was young, I was effeminate that my Mom wanted me to be a priest. LOL!… Read More
2017-12-11 12:05
Maranaw Houses – simple, elegant and extinct.
Nothing is over until it’s over- no matter how old you can be.
I found this out over the weekend in a place I thought I may never ha… Read More
2017-12-01 08:00
Don’t live in total darkness!
That got your attention, didn’t it? It made you think of how well are you taking care of your eyes.
We fuss too mush over the wrinkles on our face… Read More
2017-11-29 12:18
Oh no, not again!
Have you had days when your stomach rebels against you? It keeps on rumbling and makes you rush to the toilet more times than you want to?
Well, you are not alone. We all… Read More
2017-11-20 12:24
I can do this!
Have you ever mowed your lawn using not a mechanized or motorized mower, but the old mechanical, push and pull type?
A week ago, I did. It is one of those “do-it-yoursel… Read More
2017-11-16 10:41
Celebrating life each day at 73!
Next year I will turn 70. Not only am I old, but I am getting old(er). LOL!
I don’t know what it would be like to be 70. What I know is that I wi… Read More
2017-11-03 12:11
Loneliness kills!
Do you know that your habits can make or break you?
Your habits as a child earned you parental praises or a disciplinary smack on the butt.
Then you started going to s… Read More
2017-11-01 12:14
Opioids – too many for comfort
Are you suffering from aches and pains? If you are well into your 60s and beyond, then you must have experienced them. They are awful, to say the least… Read More
2017-10-30 12:17
Ouch! It hurts!
Do you suffer from occasional aches and pains? Welcome to the club. At our age, that is expected.
But they should not be dismissed as part of growing old, especially if they… Read More
2017-10-27 12:35
Food for the next meal
Do you recycle food leftovers?
I do as well as you. It is convenient and economical, especially if you are a live-alone senior living on a tight budget.
But there are… Read More
2017-10-20 11:52
Doing things my way!
Do you want to live a healthy life? Then don’t burn your midnight candle searching for ways from the Internet. You can’t find them there. Don’t fall fo… Read More
2017-10-18 07:06
Mantra for stress-free days
Do you know that I start and end my day reciting a mantra? I am not doing it because I am into the mind-over-body thing, or I am into this “meditation.&ldqu&hell…Read More
2017-10-09 12:05
Never been as happy!
Can the life of a senior be described?
No! Objects can be described, but seniors are people and people cannot be described – especially seniors.
You have to live a… Read More
2017-09-25 12:03
What’s App?
Aren’t people like Steve Jobs (may his soul rest in peace), astonishing?I find people like Steve Jobs (may his soul rest in peace) astonishing. Why? Because the world… Read More
2017-09-11 12:20
Say cheese!
Can you imagine what a senior’s life would be like if not for the latest in technology?
It would certainly be like my father’s when he was in his 50s.
My father was w… Read More
2017-09-08 11:04
Parenthood is Catch 22
A thread appeared on my FB page asking personal inputs regarding parenthood – more specifically adult children/parent relationship.
I commented that it is never… Read More
2017-09-06 12:53
Healthy habit – preparing your own meals
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are,” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 18th-century French lawyer, cum epicu… Read More
2017-09-01 12:07
Diabetes – a daily struggle to live fully
If diabetes is a boxing match, I would be at ringside.
The analogy is appropriate without a reason. My younger sister and brother are diabetic… Read More
2017-08-29 12:24
I love my apps
Yes, “apps” are that important, especially where your safety, convenience and general well-being are concerned. They can often spell the difference between li… Read More
2017-08-25 12:26
Online Romance
Do you use online dating sites? I do, so does a lot of men and women worldwide.
In fact, about 40 million Americans use dating sites. Among them, the adult sector, 55 to… Read More
2017-08-21 12:55
Bags are packed and ready to go!
Travel is good both for mind and body. And if planned well, it can be very memorable, especially for seniors who are in their nostalgic stage in life.
It is… Read More
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