Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Every 7 minutes, someone dies from a heart attack in Canada. Although the average age for heart attacks in 2010 was 71, heart attacks are not limited to seniors! These videos illustrate some of the common signs of a heart attack for men vs. women. Diabetics may not have typical heart attack symptoms at all! … Continued

Boomer TV Trivia: The Adventures of the Black Stallion

Q1. What other films were based on The Black Stallion children’s books by author Walter Farley? Q2. Who was the actor that starred as trainer Henry Daily in The Adventures of the Black Stallion? The Adventures of the Black Stallion TV series was a joint television production between Canada, France, and New Zealand from 1990-1993, enjoyed … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – José Feliciano Turns 70

Blind songwriter, English/Spanish singer, composer, guitarist, baby boomer and now septuagenarian senior citizen José Feliciano turns 70 today, September 10.  (José Feliciano 1970 Photo: Nationaal Archief, Den Haag | Wikimedia CC 3.0) Born blind at birth (due to congenital glaucoma) in Puerto Rico in 1945, José Feliciano was among of the first wave of baby … Continued

Boomer TV Trivia: Murphy Brown

Q1. Which female co-star of Murphy Brown‘s lead actress Candice Bergen, was also on Murphy Brown for all ten seasons? Q2. What television actor played Murphy’s some-time love interest, talk show host Jerry Gold? Feminist television comedy show Murphy Brown aired for 10 seasons (1988 – 1998), starring Candice Bergen as sardonic network newswoman and … Continued

Fall Prevention for Seniors

Did you know that falls are the number one cause of both brain and spinal cord injury in older adults and seniors? In this video from Occupational Therapists at Entwistle Power, some ways to reduce the risk of falls and help keep you and your senior loved ones safe are discussed.   An Occupational Therapist … Continued

Someone Like You – Van Morrison or Adele?

Who sings Someone Like You – and which version of the song – is best – Adele, Van Morrison, or one of the other 10 versions and artists here? Some song titles express such universal themes that more than one creative genius and musical genre, is needed to fully express them.  English pop singer Adele … Continued

Boomer TV Trivia: The Doris Day Show

Q1. What 4 feature films (from 1956 to 1988) was theme song from The Doris Day Show, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”, also featured in? Q2. What primary cast member from The Dick Van Dyke Show also appeared on The Doris Day Show?   The Doris Day Show ran on the CBS … Continued