Hello Friends,How are you coping during this difficult time? I'm doing well but I realize how much I miss human contact in the form of physical touching. I live alone. I am fortunate that I come to work daily and get to interact with coworkers. This is great, but I am a hugger and not having hugged any of my friends or family in so long is difficult. Not to mention I don't even have my cat to snuggle with. I know many of you have similar situations so what are we to do? I found this article on Tips on Coping With COVID-19 Isolation. I hope it helps and please share with me what you are doing? Be Well,Anisa Quick Tips For Older Adults Experiencing Social Isolation… Find or keep a sense of purpose. Take up a hobby such as growing an herb garden, crossword puzzles, knitting, or other activities.Age-appropriate workouts can help you not only stay in physical shape but in mental shape as well. Gentle exercises such as walking are suggested. It is always recommended to consult a healthcare professional or primary care physician first.Manage medication. Do you have enough to last you for the next 30-60...
Month: April 2020
Is NOW the right time to go gray? Here are some tips to help…
April 07, 2020 I've gotten a lot of emails lately asking about going gray and there may not be any better time than now.I know I am long, long overdue for a visit to the Salon for a color and a cut. I tried to dye my own hair and it didn't cover it well. Maybe I'll join the new trend of women embracing their gray hair. Will you?I am still undecided but it is the perfect time to revisit these tips to Going Gray Gracefully...This is a really good article to save for when you are ready to make the switch!Be Well,AnisaTransition Stage: Going Short...Going to natural gray can be made a little less noticeable by getting your hair cut short. This will keep your hair from looking conspicuously contrasted between the colored locks and your gray roots. It's even better when you can do the chop and then do one last color job. Yep some highlights or lowlights that blend the roots to the rest of your newly shorn crop or pixie.Talk to your hair dresser but make sure whatever your base color, keep the highlights and lowlights in the ashy, cool-toned family to create a natural blend...