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.

April 28, 2022

What in the World Is Resistant Starch?

Starch is another name for complex carbohydrates used by the body for fuel. Resistant starch ...

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starch travels from the small intestine undigested to the large intestine where it provides fuel for the good bacteria (microbiome) that live there and may be beneficial to health.
April 28, 2022

Best TV Shows for People Over 50

What interests us when we have decades of experience in the rearview mirror isn’t always ...

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friends watching tv photo by Prostockstudio Dreamstime. Seniors Guide suggests 11 of the best TV shows for people over 50, since decades of life experience can affect our television preferences.
April 28, 2022

Pinto Bean Chilaquiles: Recipe for a Fun Fiesta

This Mexican pinto bean chilaquiles recipe is a one-skillet dish made with corn tortillas and ...

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This Mexican pinto bean chilaquiles recipe is a one-skillet dish made with corn tortillas and eggs, perfect for Cinco de Mayo – or anytime.
April 27, 2022

Sexuality and Dementia

In the third of our series on seniors and intimacy, we look at the realities ...

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loving couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Part 3 of our series on seniors and intimacy examines sexuality and dementia. Does desire fade? Is physical enjoyment a thing of the past?
April 27, 2022

How Remarriage Shapes Social Security

In this look at how remarriage shapes social security benefits, Catherine Siskos, managing editor at ...

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happy older couple Photo by Ganna Martysheva Dreamstime. In this look at how remarriage shapes social security benefits, Kiplinger’s Retirement discusses retirement and survivor benefit scenarios.
April 26, 2022

Acupressure Products: Your New Favorite Friend

New products on the market make the age-old practice of acupressure more accessible for daily ...

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Chinese herbs photo by Marilyn Barbone Dreamstime. Acupressure products make the age-old Eastern practice accessible for relieving back pain, headaches, tension and other physical discomforts.
April 26, 2022

Tips for Coping with Vision Problems

The experts at Harvard Health offer practical tips for coping with vision problems for those ...

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blind man outside using smartphone speaker. photo by Diego Vito Cervo Dreamstime. The experts at Harvard Health offer practical tips for coping with vision problems for those with impaired vision or loss.
April 25, 2022

Protecting Youth from Sextortion Schemes

Do you know a teenager? They and their loved ones should know about the increase ...

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distraught teenager at laptop photo by Ocusfocus Dreamstime. Teenagers and families need to know these FBI prevention and reporting tips to avoid falling prey to sextortion schemes and sexual predators.
April 22, 2022

10 Top Car Safety Features for Seniors

Seniors Guide looks at what older drivers value most in a car and at some ...

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woman driving a car. Photo by Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at what older drivers value most in a car and at useful car safety features for seniors in today’s automobiles.
April 22, 2022

Relief from a Cough Without Antibiotics

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School answers a reader’s question about a persistent cough, ...

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man coughing photo by Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. Harvard experts answer a reader’s question about a persistent cough, including potential causes and common remedies for relief from a cough.