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.

July 20, 2022

Tips for Downsizing Include: Don’t Wait!

Janet Bodnar, editor at large at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, offers tips for downsizing, including tips ...

older woman packing a box. These tips for downsizing include guidance for parents and adult children, enlisting a senior move manager, and dispensing of old items.

July 19, 2022

The Rise of Pea Protein

As the popularity of plant-based eating blooms, protein sources from the plant kingdom have been ...

Protein sources from the plant kingdom have been flooding the market. Pea protein is now found in many products. We share the pros and cons.

July 18, 2022

Family Caregiver Was a Thief

A daughter discovers that a cousin, acting as family caregiver, was taking advantage of her ...

Asian woman in pain Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol Dreamstime. A cousin acting as family caregiver was taking money and being abusive. Should the daughter forgive? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.

July 15, 2022

5 Foods to Add Protein to Your Diet

Protein is important for older adults in minimizing age-related muscle loss, maintaining lower blood pressure ...

a platter of eggs and whole grain bread. Five tasty foods to add protein to your diet and tips for using them: eggs, nut butter, lentils, whole grains, and nutritional yeast.

July 14, 2022

Chilled Soup for the Dog Days of Summer

While soup can hit the spot all year long, the heat of the summer calls ...

Zucchini and corn are summer vegetables that belong together. The heat of the summer calls for chilled soup – delicious but cool and refreshing. Chilled zucchini and corn buttermilk soup hits the spot.

July 13, 2022

Fighting Senior Fraud Before It Happens

A new federal task force, the Senior Scam Prevention Advisory Group, has been tasked with ...

Senior woman covering her face, in despair, in front of her laptop. A federal task force, Senior Scam Prevention Advisory Group, will train people in retail and finance to spot scams and prevent senior fraud.

July 12, 2022

Senior Attitudes: Does Aging Change Us?

Do life experiences, both good and bad, change is? Does the process of aging change ...

seniors at dinner together. Photo by Wavebreakmedia, Dreamstime. Do experience and aging change us? Do attitudes become more positive or negative? We examine questions and present a suggestion for change.

July 12, 2022

Is a Geriatric Care Manager Right for Your Family?

A geriatric care manager (GCM), also called life manager or aging life care coordinator, specializes ...

multigenerational family at home looking at tablet Photo by Jovanmandic Dreamstime. A geriatric care manager (GCM), aka life manager or aging life care coordinator, helps older adults and families meet the needs of aging.

July 11, 2022

Oral-Care Probiotics for Your Mouth: A New Route to Health

You may know that the health of your mouth can affect your health overall; and ...

a happy couple dancing at home. Photo courtesy of Getty Images, provided by Family Features.

July 11, 2022

Hate Crimes Terrify Asian-American Woman

A retired Asian-American woman was recently a victim of hate crimes and is now terrified ...

sad scared Asian American woman - photo by Marcos Calvo Mesa, Dreamstime. A retired Asian-American woman was victim of hate crimes and is terrified to go out in public alone. Her husband seeks advice from “Ask Amy.”