Articles and Resources for Seniors and Families

We know these life changes can be challenging. That’s why we’ve provided a variety of articles specifically written and curated to help you make the best choices for you and your family.

Hanukkah Cocoa Fritters

Food writer and trained chef Cheryl Sternman Rule shares her recipe for Hanukkah Cocoa Fritters. An alternative to the Sufganiyot, ...
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12/2/2022 | By Cheryl Sternman Rule

These Hanukkah cocoa fritters suit the spirit of the holiday since, like donuts, they're also fried, thus commemorating the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight nights.

Adaptive Products Aid Seniors and Caregivers

Being caregiver for a family member can be challenging, but using adaptive products can ease the stress, for caregiver and ...
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12/1/2022 | By Maura Horton

senior couple in a park, the husband pushing the wife in a wheelchair. Being caregiver for a family member can be challenging, but using adaptive products can ease the stress, for caregiver and loved one both. Image by Lisa F. Young

Comprensiûn la AFib – la Fibrilaciûn Auricular

Un diagnûstico de fibrilaciûn auricular (la AFib) puede ser aterrador, pero no tiene por què impedirle disfrutar de la vida. ...
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11/30/2022 | By Family Features

hispanic patient and doctor. Image by Luminastock. Un diagnûstico de fibrilaciûn auricular (la AFib) puede ser aterrador, pero no tiene por què impedirle disfrutar de la vida.

Understanding AFib

A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be scary, but it doesn’t have to hold you back from enjoying life. ...
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11/30/2022 | By Family Features

doctor and patient. Photo by Mark Adams. After a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, learning more about AFib and treatment options can improve your prognosis and quality of living.

Gift-Giving Concerns on a Budget

When you adore your family’s holiday gift traditions but finances are tight, what can you do? Advice columnist Amy Dickinson ...
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11/29/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

A family gathered together at Christmas time, holding gifts and wearing holiday hats. Image by Roman Samborskyi. When you adore your family’s holiday gift traditions but finances are tight, what can you do? “Ask Amy” addresses gift-giving concerns.

Body Positivity as a Senior

The struggle with body image can haunt people young and old, but the aging process can make loving one’s body ...
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11/28/2022 | By Charlie Fletcher

happy senior couple. image by Witthayap. Body image issues are ageless but aging can make loving one’s body more challenging. These ideas aid achieving body positivity as a senior.

5 Beneficial Foods for Mental Health

Looking beyond the enjoyment of a fantastic meal, there is a (science-backed) connection between what you eat and your mental ...
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11/25/2022 | By Brierley Horton, EatingWell.com

A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts. Certain foods and nutrients can improve mental wellness, even for people fighting depression and anxiety. Try these foods for mental health.

New Idea for Leftover Turkey

Looking for a leftover turkey dish that will get the whole family excited? Give leftovers new life with these delicious ...
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11/24/2022 | By Breana Killeen

leftover turkey dishes, with sweet potatoes and vegetable plated on a table setting

Older Women, Body Image and ‘Leo Grande’

Possibly the most empowering film regarding older women and body image, “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” was released in ...
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11/23/2022 | By Annie Tobey

older woman looking in mirror. Image by Motortion. “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” addresses older women and body image. Emma Thompson's character seeks the sensuality her life has lacked.

Financial Help: A Company For Women

Kiplinger talked to Stacy Francis, CEO of Francis Financial and founder of Savvy Ladies (www.savvyladies.org), which educates women on how ...
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11/23/2022 | By Janet Bodnar

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