Some people have a fear of heights. Some people have a fear of spiders. And then, some people have a fear of growing older. Another year, another candle, another gray hair. As our bodies age, it’s natural to be scared of changes, but growing older shouldn’t be something we’re scared of. It should be something that we all look forward to. Successful aging can give older adults the opportunity to make some adaptations in their life. Denise Gammonley, a social work professor for the University of Central Florida, explains the process behind “successful aging” and how it can help older adults come to accept that they... [Read more]

Are you on track for retirement? According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, more than half of American workers have yet to compute how much money they will need when they quit working. If you don’t know the answer to that question, you’re not alone. According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, more than half of American workers have yet to compute how much money they will need when they quit working. Among them, 77 percent can only guess how much will be enough. Reasons for this vary, but the uncertainty on Wall Street coupled with the new employer and government mindset of “no pensions … not our problem”... [Read more]

Most likely, you need to save and invest for retirement. But if you have children, you also may want to put money away for their college education. Are these two goals mutually exclusive? They don’t have to be - but achieving them both can be challenging. Over the past generation, the responsibility of paying for retirement has largely shifted from the employer to the employee. At the same time, college prices have skyrocketed and show few signs of slowing down. Consequently, you face a delicate balance when it comes to preparing and saving for both college and retirement. Perhaps you may be facing large college bills in your prime retirement... [Read more]

If you’re like many parents around East Orlando, you may be asking yourself the same question. Depending on the age of your child you have several options including center-based care, school-aged care at your child’s elementary school and in-home care. Each option will present you with different benefits and negatives including cost, socialization options, homework help and schedule flexibility. “The bottom line is yes, after school care of some sort is worth the money; the type of care you choose depends on your needs,” says Alexandra Kelso, Waterford Lakes mother of two. “My kids are in a private center because... [Read more]

By building trust and making children feel comfortable first, Dr. Castro and Dr. Morales take a unique approach to children’s dental care. It’s back to school time and that means it’s back to hectic schedules, afterschool activities and homework help. But, it also means that it’s time for parents and children alike to take a refresher course about some of the most important bones in the human body: their teeth. With all of the day-to-day stresses throughout the school year, sometimes dental care can be overlooked for kids, especially when they’re tired. But, at The Right Smile Dentistry office, located on Lake Underhill... [Read more]