Articles On:Lifestyle

August 14, 2023

Keeping the Fun in Eating Out on a Budget 

Most folks find dining out to be a pleasurable experience – including letting someone else ...

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senior couple at restaurant, by Monkey Business Images. For article on eating out on a budget
August 14, 2023

Are Mother’s Check-In Expectations Unreasonable?

A mother and her grown daughter have very different check-in expectations. The anxious mom wants ...

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young woman on phone in Paris kind of annoyed of mom's check-in expectations.
August 11, 2023

Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

Summer offers so many opportunities to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Home gardeners may find ...

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Enjoy sweet corn salad year-round.
August 9, 2023

Preserving Family Recipes

Those weathered, food-splashed recipes passed around among friends and family hold more meaning than just ...

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Old recipes in a file box. By Kris Black. Hand-me-down recipes are more than just slips of paper. Seniors Guide offers tips for preserving family recipes in heartwarming ways.
August 8, 2023

Navigating Divorce in the Golden Years

Research from the United States Census Bureau found that more than 40% of adults 55 ...

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Man reading alone on a park bench, for article on navigating a divorce in the golden years
August 7, 2023

Earth-Loving, Money-Saving Tips for Seniors

Reasons for saving money vary, from living on a fixed income to saving money for ...

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cloth napkins and decorative colander, by Victor Bouchard. These money-saving tips for seniors also benefit the earth, doing double duty if you value providing a healthy world for the next generation.
August 2, 2023

Interview with Grandchildren

Have you ever considered having a two-way interview with grandchildren as a way to spend ...

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A grandmom and granddaughter hugging as they visit outside her senior community. Consider having a two-way interview with grandchildren as a way to spend quality time and get to know each other better. Here's an example.
July 31, 2023

Mom Feels Excluded and Hurt

When a grown daughter makes an offer to her father but not her mother, the ...

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mom feels excluded and sad with husband in background
July 24, 2023

Worn-Out Mother and Ungrateful Offspring

After years of giving without receiving gratitude, a worn-out mother is ready to give up ...

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worn-out mother, suffering from cancer-related fatigue
July 21, 2023

Community Connection Through Volunteering

UPDATE OCT. 14, 2025: The AmeriCorps website states: Due to the lapse in Congressional Appropriations ...

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Senior volunteer playing with children