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.

February 10, 2022

5 Top Benefits of Respite Care

Caregiving can be challenging, draining the caregiver’s emotional resources. We look at five benefits of ...

older sad woman in a wheelchair with a young caregiver behind her. Caregiving can be challenging, draining a caregiver’s emotional resources. Here are benefits of respite care for those caring for loved ones.

February 10, 2022

Flourless Chocolate Cookies Melt in Your Mouth

These flourless chocolate cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead ...

flourless chocolate cookies resting on parchment paper and a cooling rack. From Entree Eating Tribune Content Agency. These flourless cookies are puffy from whipped egg whites; they're gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with chocolate chips.

February 9, 2022

Beware of Technology Scams

Scammers don’t care about the age of the people they scam. Sure, some older adults ...

Man At Laptop Computer Photo By Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. Technology scams, through social media, cryptocurrency, and other avenues take money from people of all ages, from seniors to young adults.

February 9, 2022

Helping a Scared Cat Adjust

Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal provides suggestions for helping a scared cat adjust to a ...

February 8, 2022

Generalized Itching: Itchy All Over, But No Rash

Dr. Howard LeWine of Brigham and Hospital in Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical ...

Older man itching his arm. For article on generalized itching: Dr. Howard LeWine of Brigham and Hospital in Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School answers a question about generalized itching: the writer’s aging father's skin is itchy all over with no reasons or solutions.

February 8, 2022

Telehealth for Seniors

Telemedicine has played an essential role in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly telehealth ...

Ill Woman Talking To Doctor On Telehealth Visit Photo By Jhdt Stock Images Llc Dreamstime. For article, Telemedicine has been useful in pandemic-era health care, especially telehealth for seniors. Will virtual options continue as COVID-19 wanes?

February 7, 2022

Tips for Winter Vegetables and Fruits

Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, ...

Basket of seasonal winter vegetables. For article Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, and tips for using them.

February 7, 2022

Ask Amy: ‘Dad’s Caregivers Ask for Money’

“Dad’s caregivers ask for money, even though we pay them well and treat them well,” ...

Private Caregiver With Man In Background. Photo By Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime.com. For article, “Dad’s caregivers ask for money though we pay them well,” says a reader. See what advice columnist Ask Amy says of caregiving professionals. Is fraud possible?

February 4, 2022

What Is Pharmacogenomics?

Dr. Michael Schuh of Mayo Clinic explains pharmacogenomics and how pharmacogenomic testing can potentially improve ...

Doctor And Patient Photo By Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, A look at pharmacogenomics (medication metabolism) and how it can potentially improve a person's health care, plus wider benefits of pharmacogenomic testing.

February 4, 2022

Dividing Family Possessions: ‘Creating Legacy Through Objects’

In “Creating Legacy Through Objects” in her book Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life, ...

Old Tea Set And Pieces Photo By Alexander Bernardo | Dreamstime. For article, In her book “Squint,“ Margit Novack explores heartwarming ways of dividing family possessions, both legacy heirlooms and meaningful odds and ends.