With more than 160,000 losses across the US, COVID-19 has changed our lives. One thing that it has done is made us realize that life is short and precious. And, if we don't tell people in our lives that we appreciate them, we may never get the chance. Message on...
Testing for COVID-19 – Is it improving?
Don't you think it's ridiculous that we don't have better testing capabilities? At this point, many of us who want a test can get it, but it takes 7 - 10+ days to get the results back. Some people are waiting even longer! Testing If you make an appointment through...
Have You Ever Heard of a Group Home for Seniors?
Here's my story... My father lived independently for years. He lived with my mother in Kings Point in Tamarac and they were very happy there. They had a lot of friends, and they were comfortable in their spacious two-bedroom home. After my mother passed eight years ago, my dad continued...
COVID-19 and Virtual Funerals
If anyone told me that COVID-19 would change our lives forever, I would have told that person "you're nuts!" I remember seeing a post on Facebook saying, "do you know anyone with COVID-19?" At the time, I did not. Now, I know so many people who had it, have it,...
Tips on Living in Lockdown with Your Significant Other…
Now that we are on lockdown or what some Governors are calling a "Pause," you are with your significant other for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's been nearly two months for many of us living in New York. So, what do you do to keep yourself...
Driving Into NYC During COVID-19 Lockdown
It gets to a point where you need to get out and drive. Since I haven't driven my car in nearly two months, I wondered if I even remembered how to drive! I had a full tank of gas and decided to drive into New York City during COVID-19 Lockdown....
My Virtual Birthday Party
My kids wanted to do something special for me for my birthday this year. We've all been locked down since early March and now, it was the end of April. My birthday is always hard since my mother and my sister had the same birthdays and now they are gone....
My Top Five TV Shows To Watch
Since COVID-19 pandemic has us on lockdown in our homes for another few weeks, it's nice to put your phone down and take a short escape from the realities of our "pause" by watching a little TV. Here are my top five picks to watch: My top picks are: Survivor...
Eight Self-Care Ideas During COVID-19
If you are a New Yorker, you know it's been rough. We've been on "lockdown" because of COVID-19 since the beginning of March. It doesn't look like our state will open up anytime soon. Some states will be opening up quicker than others but if you live in a state...
Older Parents and COVID-19
The United States is now officially the epicenter of COVID-19. How this happened, I'm not sure. I have some speculations but I don't think anyone will ever know the truth. Whatever the case, it is here. Most of our country is on lockdown, including our nursing homes, assisted living facilities...