LA Theriault

Lisa noticed huge changes after turning 50. Naturally, there were physical changes. But she also realized that the same lifestyle that suited her in her younger years wouldn't cut it anymore. As a pet pro-blogger for over 5 years, Lisa decided to make a fundamental shift. Her new niche, lifestyle blogging for the over-50 crowd, is a much better fit. The questions she has about life, love, health, and wellness, are likely the same questions you have. It's often the little things that she's most curious about. Things like, "Am I too old for Lasix?" come to mind. Lisa's often surprised at how much she took for granted as a younger woman! It's her curiosity and genuine desire for answers that prompted her to start ageingup.com. Her hope is that you, the reader, will find the content useful in some way.

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​5 Reasons Why Nickel Free Earrings Can Still Cause Allergies

Whenever I tell someone I can’t wear earrings because I’m allergic I always get the same question: “Have you tried nickel free earrings?”.  The answer, of course, is yes! Unfortunately, they don’t help. I’ve tried different “hacks” including painting clear nail polish over the earring posts. Nothing works. Apparently, nickel allergies are the most common

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11 Medical Reasons Why The Elderly Stop Talking

Have you been wondering why the elderly stop talking? Maybe you’ve noticed that an elderly parent, grandparent, or loved one has become unusually quiet. That same person who used to be chatty and full of stories suddenly seems more withdrawn and interested in active communication. Does that sound familiar? It’s easy to assume that they’re

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