Tag: wellness
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Local family brings handcrafted candle company to Old Colorado City
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What would Colorado smell like if it were poured into a candle? For local family business FFO Goods, it’s the woodsy, crisp and “unmistakably Colorado” scent that fills the air when Pikes Peak Pine melts. It’s the warm blend of wood, paper and leather that burns from Antique Shoppe, or the zesty sweetness of Sunshine…
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Live Well: Is romance dead in Colorado Springs?
Sleepless in Colorado Springs? Apparently, there’s a reason director and screenwriter Nora Ephron didn’t set her classic 1993 romcom in our fair city. According to a recent Consumer Affairs report on the best cities for dating in the U.S., the Springs ranked dead last of the 110 largest metropolises. Ouch. Happy almost Valentine’s Day, everyone!…
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Celebrating 25 years of young heroes
By The Foundation for a Better Life Since 2001, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes has honored 625 young people who are making a difference in the world – from providing meals to the elderly to cleaning up local rivers to mentoring young students in after-school programs. But the work is far from over.…
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Savvy Senior: Is long-term care insurance worth it?
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it? — Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, There are two key factors you need to consider that…
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Savvy Senior: Can you get a lump-sum Social Security payment?
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to find out if this is true. What can you tell me? — Born In 1958 Dear 1958, There is indeed a…
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Savvy Senior: How to stave off cognitive decline as you age
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older. — Forgetful at 55 Dear Forgetful, For most people, starting in their fifties and sixties, the brain’s ability to remember names, multi-task or…
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Savvy Senior: How to use Medicare’s star ratings system during open enrollment
Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time. — Medicare Shopper Dear Shopper, If you’re shopping and comparing Medicare Advantage plans (the alternative to original Medicare) or Part D prescription…
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Implant device a ‘game-changer’ for Colorado Springs-area epileptic mom
When explaining to her 3-year-old son about the implanted device that helps control her epileptic seizures, Aly Bukoski compares herself to a robot. “When he is a little older, I’ll explain it in a little more detail,” said Bukoski, a mother of two. “For right now, I tell him that I’m kind of like a…
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Trouble winding down in the summer? Doc gives advice on how to get better sleep
Tossing and turning to the hum of the fan is a common summer bedtime experience. The days are longer, the sun is brighter and the heat can make it harder to fall asleep. For many, especially kids who are out of school, summer can disrupt sleep patterns. Dr. Chafen Hart, a pediatric sleep specialist at…
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Red light therapy: Skincare treatment trends online and around Colorado Springs
You may have seen it while scrolling your feed or looking for a spa day. A Jason-like mask beaming red light on the face resting beneath. Or maybe you saw an ad of a person in a booth, smiling as they bask in crimson brightness. While red light therapy has been used for decades in…