Articles On:Lifestyle

February 16, 2023

Advice for a Golden Years Marriage

Many couples make the decision to get married later in life. While this can be ...

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A senior couple on the beach, dressed in white as if after their wedding. Advice for a golden years marriage: considerations for tying the knot later in life, from finances to planning and health care. Image by Spotmatik.
February 13, 2023

Loving Your Grandchild Starts Now

“Reluctant Grandma” isn’t thrilled about her grandbaby, due to be born to her son and ...

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February 10, 2023

Multigenerational Games for Fun Times Together

Writer and grandmother Donna Brody has gathered a selection of multigenerational games, suitable for playing ...

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family playing game Iakov Filimonov. Writer and grandmother Donna Brody has gathered a selection of multigenerational games, suitable for playing when families gather with grandparents and little ones.
February 7, 2023

The Value of Family Stories

Not only has writer Terri L. Jones become more interested in her parents’ past, she’s ...

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An adult daughter and her father conversing over coffee. By Hong Zhang. Terri L. Jones became more interested in her parents’ past, and she’s begun to understand the value of family stories. Here she shares the benefit of asking for and recording their memories.
February 6, 2023

Ask Amy: Eldest Sibling Worries about Eldercare

An elder sibling worries about eldercare for his 100-year-old mother. Should they all pay an ...

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eldercare-daughter playing game with elder mother
February 1, 2023

Happy As a Semi-Retired Independent Contractor

Jennifer Morley worked as a high school teacher in Hillsborough County, Florida, teaching economics, psychology, ...

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semi-retired and calling the shots. Happy senior on phone and computer
January 30, 2023

Granddaughters Eyeing Her Beanie Baby Collection

A grandmom is suspicious of her granddaughters eyeing her Beanie Baby collection. Or is grandmom ...

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beanie baby collection
January 27, 2023

Healthy Ingredient Swaps

Eating healthier may seem overwhelming, but it shouldn’t be! It can be as simple as ...

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Healthy ingredient swaps
January 25, 2023

Seniors and Pets: Not Always a Perfect Pairing

While getting a pet can seem like a wonderful way to provide companionship for an ...

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extended family at a picnic with a dog, image from Wavebreakmedia. Seniors and pets aren’t always a perfect pairing. A dog-loving Seniors Guide writer tells why she and her husband decided not to get a dog.
January 23, 2023

Parents Want Grandkids But Not to Pressure Their Kids

While these parents want grandkids, they have never discussed the topic with their grown children. ...

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Parents Want Grandkids But Not to Pressure Their Kids