Articles On:Lifestyle

August 22, 2022

Honoring Funeral Wishes – Including Not Having One

A wife is abiding by her late husband’s funeral wishes. However, her in-laws are none ...

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grieving widow - photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz, Dreamstime. A wife is abiding by her late husband’s funeral wishes, but his family displeased and she feels conflicted. See what Ask Amy advises.
August 18, 2022

The Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the critical and sometimes-overlooked issue of hydration for seniors. The natural aging ...

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woman drinking water outside. Syda Productions, Dreamstime. Natural aging, medications, and dementia increase dehydration issues. SG looks at the problem and offers solutions for hydration for seniors.
August 17, 2022

‘Glaciers’: An Excerpt

Nostalgia grows dearer as we age, sparking memories of our younger days. Individual experiences influence ...

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Book cover of Indigenous Reconciliation and Environmental Resilience. Author Wesley Shennan’s education and his experiences in British Columbia, Canada, have given him a perspective on the stories that glaciers have told – from the last ice age to today – and what they foretell of our future.
August 15, 2022

Thrift Store Shopping Tips for Seniors

Writer and secondhand shopper Donna Brody offers thrift store shopping tips for seniors based on ...

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thrift store donation. Photo by Ian Allenden, Dreamstime. Secondhand shopper Donna Brody offers thrift store shopping tips for seniors based on her experience at flea markets and other resale shops.
August 15, 2022

Golden Girls Roommates Lost Their Glitter

The relationship of the Golden Girls roommates has gone south, as one often criticizes the ...

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two annoyed senior women reading books photo by motortion Dreamstime. A Golden Girls roommates relationship has soured, as one often criticizes the other “Is it senility or is she a bully?” See what Ask Amy says
August 12, 2022

Dancing for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this, ...

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A senior couple dancing outside. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this fun, entertaining, and healthy activity.
August 11, 2022

More Perfect Pets: Brushing a Cat

In this edition of “My Pet World,” pet advisor Cathy M. Rosenthal offers advice on ...

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brushing a resistant cat who's scratching. Photo by Anna Pecherskaia, Dreamstime. A pet advisor offers advice on a dog who needs re-training on using a pee pads and brushing a cat who desperately needs it but resists.
August 5, 2022

Dog DNA Kits: Why the Hype?

DNA testing for people has become increasingly popular for finding distant relatives and understanding health ...

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man with his dog at home. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Increasingly, people are using dog DNA kits. We provide an overview and examine benefits, from knowing breed tendencies to managing health.
August 3, 2022

Tips for Healthy Frozen Treats

Summertime increases our cravings for ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and other icy cold desserts ...

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Summer is peak time for ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and other icy cold desserts and snacks. Follow these tips for healthy frozen treats.
August 2, 2022

‘Forever After’: Thoughts on Dying and Death

Sandra Butler’s essay, excerpted from “The Kitchen Is Closed: And Other Benefits of Being Old,” ...

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older woman looking out of window - photo by Luna4, Dreamstime. Eighty-year-old Sandra Butler shares her thoughts on dying, on death, on her postmortem body, and on policies that dictate our options.