Those of us who are becoming more chronologically advantaged, face it, getting older, often have not had exposure to the benefits of meditation. It just hasn’t been a part of many older Americans’ world view. Just because we’re aging, and hopefully gaining greater wisdom, doesn’t mean that we are not subject to the same sorts of stress others feel in this fast paced, modern world. Here is a rundown on the various approaches to meditation. Continue Reading »
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The increased volatility in the US Stock markets over the past few weeks has scared investors, now may be a good time to look at what happened in the 1987 market crash.
During October 14 and October 19, 1987, major indexes in the United States dropped 30 percent or more. On October 19, 1987, a day now know as Black Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 508 points, losing 22.6% of its total value, while the S&P 500 dropped 20.4%, falling from 282.7 to 225.06. Continue Reading »
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As we age, back problems often begin to interfere with normal activities, and that can include getting a good night’s sleep. Here are some pointers to help with the problem that you may want to keep in mind. Continue Reading »
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Six Things You Need To Know About Ltci And Survivorship Benefits
We know that long term care insurance can be tricky in terms of what’s actually covered and what isn’t. Many of the policies carry survivorship benefits and there are some things it’s well to keep in mind as you evaluate your situation. Continue Reading »
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If you medicate for insomnia, there can be long term effects that you might not have considered. The article that follows has some valuable information on that topic.
An ongoing spell of insomnia could lead you to try almost anything to help you get some much needed rest. But don’t resort to just any solution; be sure you know what your options are and how they work. Continue Reading »
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