Finding Joy

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND PICTURE it for a moment. Pure joy. Could be sitting in the sun on a warm day, basking in the knowledge that your grown kids are on their way to visit. Or it could be just the opposite: finally a moment of peace and quiet in the house after a chaotic week.

Talk to your doctor—it’s good for what ails you

DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS, I lost four doctors: my primary care doctor, neurologist, ophthalmologist, and dentist. I was pretty bummed out, not because I had to find new healthcare professionals, but because my new doctors and I had to get to know each other.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

“YOU ARE A GOOD Dr. Wasczak! A nice Dr. Wasczak,” I chattered. I was trying to sweet talk our family doctor when I was five years old decades ago. My mother took me to the downtown Detroit office where I was supposed to get my toddler checkup and a booster shot.

Training for a 5K run

AT 3.1 MILES, the 5K run is an attainable goal for even the beginning runner. The races often support charities or fundraisers, which makes them rewarding, as well. Follow these tips and running program for a successful 5K.

Budget checkup: tax time is the right time

EVERY YEAR, about 170 million households file their federal tax returns.

A reason for hope

FORGIVE ME WHILE I write again about hope because I think it’s critical to our moving on from the trials and tribulations of 2020 and those we have already experienced in 2021. I’m turning to the wisdom of our elders to help find reasons for hope at this point in our lives.

My Social Security: it’s not just for retirees

You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from a personal My Social Security account.

The Devil and Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Jones was lucky enough to receive her complete COVID-19 vaccination, as were many of her peers and staff in her facility. She is still asked to wear a mask and social distance. Activities are still limited to small groups, and dining is done in small groups and in shifts.

Build a personal support system

ISOLATION IS A major cause of depression. As we move into adult responsibilities, such as work, parenting, marriage, we tend to let our relationships fade into the background. In the ever-increasing tasks of “adulting,” self-care often takes a back seat.