Articles On:Lifestyle

March 31, 2023

Six Benefits of Joining a Book Club

Early intellectual salons offered an opportunity for people to gather and discuss ideas. These salons ...

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A senior book club. Image by Monkey Business Images. Book clubs gather friends and even strangers to discuss books and ideas and provide access to the many benefits of joining a book club.
March 29, 2023

Changing Attitudes on Alcohol

Do attitudes on alcohol consumption change as we get older? I know mine have. I’ve ...

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senior friends in a bar drinking beer and taking a selfie. Image by Wavebreakmedia Ltd. Today’s changing attitudes on alcohol create an abundance of NA beverage opportunities, for seniors and younger adults to enjoy responsibly.
March 28, 2023

A 99-Year-Old Veteran of WWII

During World War II, Walter Reynolds and his fellow soldiers worried about being killed by ...

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Walter Reynolds, a 99-year-old veteran who served in the Army from 1942-1948, recently celebrated his 99th birthday. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun/TNS)
March 28, 2023

Covid Risk is Still Real For Many

A 65-year-old with an immune deficiency is saddened that the Covid risk is still real ...

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couple wearing masks in grocery store due to covid risk.
March 27, 2023

Tips for Container Gardening

The benefits of container gardening make it a great option for many seniors. Experienced gardener ...

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plants in a container. Image by Eric Krouse. The benefits of container gardening make it a great option for many seniors. Gardener Kari Smith offers guidelines and suitable plants.
March 24, 2023

7 Reasons to Start Fishing

Fishing is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities for anyone at any age, ...

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man and grandson fishing - image by Photographerlondon. Fishing is relaxing and enjoyable for anyone at any age. It even offers numerous benefits – including these 7 reasons to start fishing.
March 23, 2023

Physician-Assisted Death: Is It Your Choice?

Not long before my mother’s death, she told my sister that she wanted to die. ...

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Dying woman with her husband by her side. Image by Albertshakirov. After long illness, Terri L. Jones's mother wanted a physician-assisted death, but it was illegal in her state. Jones examines the issue.
March 22, 2023

Volunteer Ambulance Drivers to Aid Ukraine

In a convoy of hope and “desperation” and an effort to aid Ukraine, volunteer ambulance ...

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Volunteer ambulance drivers pose for a group photo after they drove reconditioned ambulances from Harrisonburg, Virginia to the Port of Baltimore so they could be shipped to Ukraine. (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun/TNS). For "Convoys of Hope."
March 21, 2023

Telecommunications Relay Service

Although technology is constantly evolving, TRS (Telecommunications Relay Service) is still a viable communications option ...

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woman using sign language and looking at smartphone, image by Andrey PopovTelecommunications Relay Service.
March 20, 2023

‘12 Weeks to a Sharper You’ DIY Program 

An overview of “12 Weeks to a Sharper You – A Practical Guide: Build a ...

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Book cover for “12 Weeks to a Sharper You – A Practical Guide: Build a Better Brain at Any Age,” by Sanja Gupta, MD.