The Bulletin

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.

August 17, 2022

Beware of These IRA Mistakes!

Rocky Mengle of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance warns readers of four common retirement IRA mistakes, including ...

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woman on laptop - Photo by Dark1elf, Dreamstime. Rocky Mengle of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance warns readers of four common retirement IRA mistakes, including conversions, indirect rollovers, RMDs, and “second half” planning.
August 16, 2022

New Protections for LGBT Seniors in Long-Term Care

Writer Terri Jones touches upon the problems that LGBT seniors face and looks at federal ...

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older gay couple - photo by Lightfieldstudiosprod, Dreamstime. LGBT seniors face added challenges, but new federal protections will guard these elders in long-term care, healthcare, and other settings.
August 16, 2022

Skin Tags: Causes, Risks, and Removal

Jason Sluzevich, M.D., of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, discusses skin tags, ...

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A look at skin tags, skin-colored growths that unexpectedly appear, and at their causes, risks, treatment, and removal.
August 15, 2022

Thrift Store Shopping Tips for Seniors

Writer and secondhand shopper Donna Brody offers thrift store shopping tips for seniors based on ...

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thrift store donation. Photo by Ian Allenden, Dreamstime. Secondhand shopper Donna Brody offers thrift store shopping tips for seniors based on her experience at flea markets and other resale shops.
August 15, 2022

Golden Girls Roommates Lost Their Glitter

The relationship of the Golden Girls roommates has gone south, as one often criticizes the ...

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two annoyed senior women reading books photo by motortion Dreamstime. A Golden Girls roommates relationship has soured, as one often criticizes the other “Is it senility or is she a bully?” See what Ask Amy says
August 12, 2022

Dancing for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this, ...

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A senior couple dancing outside. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this fun, entertaining, and healthy activity.
August 12, 2022

How to Prevent Blood Clots in Legs and Lungs

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health Publishing discusses risk factors for blood clots – i.e., ...

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elder with pain in leg Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol, Dreamstime. A look at risk factors for blood clots (i.e., deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) and how to prevent blood clots from forming in lungs or legs.
August 11, 2022

More Perfect Pets: Brushing a Cat

In this edition of “My Pet World,” pet advisor Cathy M. Rosenthal offers advice on ...

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brushing a resistant cat who's scratching. Photo by Anna Pecherskaia, Dreamstime. A pet advisor offers advice on a dog who needs re-training on using a pee pads and brushing a cat who desperately needs it but resists.
August 11, 2022

Roasted Tomato Soup and Tomatillo Salsa

Award-winning cookbook author JeanMarie Brownson suggests two tomato recipes perfect for reaping the bounty of ...

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bowl of tomato soup, surrounded by fresh tomatoes and basil. Image by Inga Nielsen, Dreamstime. Two recipes for tomato season: Fresh Roasted Tomato Soup with Roasted Garlic plus Tomatillo Salsa, which can be used to top the tomato soup.
August 10, 2022

Groundbreaking New Alzheimer’s Research

The 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference revealed important new Alzheimer’s research on the science behind ...

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happy older couple. Photo by Photographerlondon, Dreamstime. New Alzheimer’s research on disease prevention looks at effects of diet, racism, income, Covid and exercise on memory and cognitive function.