http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Barbara+Morris%2C+R.Ph. Womens Interest Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=358267&ca=Womens+Interest You have probably seen the TV commercial for Brinks Home Security: A young woman home alone is running on a treadmill in front of a large picture window. It's dark outside and in the darkness a couple of menacing looking characters are eying their prey on the treadmill. Predictably, they break into... Family Concerns Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=341685&ca=Family+Concerns A December 1, 2008 online The Wall Street Journal article, "Retiree Havens Turn Younger to Combat the Housing Bust" reveals that retirement communities are feeling the pressure of the collapsing economy. To deal with vacancies and unsold homes, some communities, to the dismay of residents, are consi... Aging Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=331248&ca=Aging The new year is almost here and you may be making a few antiaging resolutions to improve your health or appearance. Perhaps Santa will be giving you a treadmill -- if you are lucky or if you've been very good. Not too excited about that? Let me get right to it. If you don't have a treadmill, you sho... Aging Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=319790&ca=Aging In this month's Links section of the Put Old on Hold Newsletter, you will see a press release "Women sacrifice food before cosmetics." It claims that according to surveys, "Women are not only reluctant to reduce their spending on cosmetics but when their purses come under pressure they are more will... Aging Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=319785&ca=Aging I had a conversation with a retired engineer whose health problems were eating up a big chunk of his retirement income every month. He was doing everything possible to make ends meet such as using coupons, asking for senior discounts, and living a frugal lifestyle but he just couldn't make ends meet... Advice Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=314243&ca=Advice If you want to look hip, sexy, and keep up with the latest in style and beauty, visit FabulousAfter40.com. They send out daily fashion alerts and I always read them to see how far behind the times I am when it comes to fashion and glamour. Thanks to the site I realize that shoes I have been saving f... Society Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286974&ca=Society An article in the local newspaper, "Director hopes to fight senior stigma" documents the declining attendance at a local senior center because older people don't want to be labeled "seniors." Imagine that! Here's the deal at the senior center: For just $25 a year you can partake of the following act... Womens Interest Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=275706&ca=Womens+Interest Help me understand: Why are some (many?) old guys loud and grabby -- and disgusting? I was in McDonald's the other day and two decrepit looking Old Geezers in 1970s polyester disco attire swaggered up to the counter behind which were two smiling teen age girls ready to take their order. One of the O... Aging Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=231937&ca=Aging Recently someone suggested that I open every issue of my newsletter with a "passion statement." “You need to start with making a passionate statement abut what you believe and why you are doing this (in every edition). What a great suggestion! So, what am I passionate about when it comes to aging? I... Self Help Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=215433&ca=Self+Help I Love Judge Judy. If every kid to had a no-nonsense Judge Judy type mother there would be fewer problems in the world. However, I'm not sure she's a great role model for older women. This is why: Judge Judy was sharing her wisdom on the Larry King show, and the conversation turned to computers. Jud...