When the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2018, my social media feed was flooded with people saying how glad they were to leave 2017 behind. For me, the past year hadn’t been bad at all. It was steady, even boring—but in hindsight, I’d take a quiet 2017 over the...
Family Comes First on Catholic Faith Network
The 11th season of Family Comes First (airing Mondays at 1:30 pm) on Catholic Faith Network launched on October 30th. Vincent J. Russo, elder law and estate planning attorney, along with Victoria Robert Drogin interview a variety of real families, facing real issues. Family Comes First (FCF) has won 3...
Electric Scooters Take Over San Jose, California
My son and I visited San Jose, California, a few weeks ago. When we got there, we couldn't help but notice all of the electric scooters on the streets and sidewalks of San Jose. There are two electric scooter companies that service San Jose - Lime and Bird. Everyone was...
Coming To Terms With Death
The last time I saw my mom... Coming to terms with death... I don't think I'll ever be able to come to terms with my sister, Lori's death. It was sudden. It was unexpected and it was horrific. If I could turn around time, I would in a heart beat....
Alzheimer’s Group at Russo Law Firm
Alzheimer's Group at Russo Law Firm I've noticed that as people age, many of them have dementia. This means that they have symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a progressive dementia in older adults, but there...
Have You Noticed That Your Loved Ones Die Around Their Birthdays?
Have you noticed that your loved ones die around their birthdays? I went to my family grave site and noticed the birthdays and death days of the relatives buried there. The majority of them died around their birthdays, so I decided to take a deep dive on this. Is there...
Russo Law Group Talks Before Health Care Providers
Russo Law Group Talks Before Health Care Providers The Russo Law Group with offices in Garden City, Bayshore, Lido Beach, Islandia and Manhattan recently gave an educational seminar to more than 100 health care providers to help educate them on new laws and regulations affecting seniors. The event, held at...
An Organ Donor?
An Organ Donor? When Lori, my sister, told me that she was an organ donor, I thought she was nuts. Don't get me wrong, I am a big believer in giving to charity and giving back, but the thought of someone taking out my lungs or my eyes, freaked me...
#DOVEDermaSeries to the Rescue!
#DOVEDermaSeries to the Rescue! Full disclosure - I love DOVE Beauty Bar. I've been using it for years, ever since I did PR for them in the 1980's when I worked for Ogilvy & Mather PR. It feels like a lifetime ago, yet, I've been loyal to the brand ever...
Balega International’s Interesting CSR Program
Balega International's Interesting CSR Program Balega International is the maker of amazing running socks. Since I've been wearing these socks, I haven't gotten blisters and my feet stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. So, I've become a brand ambassador for the brand. What I find fascinating...