Articles On:Lifestyle

February 27, 2023

Stirring Humor into ‘Old Age’

Born in 1946, columnist Robert C. Koehler knows about old age firsthand. Here he shares ...

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Overjoyed senior with a cane playing music on a turntable against a wall with decoration flags. By Ljupco. Born in 1946, columnist Robert C. Koehler knows about old age. Here he shares his observations with readers, with a dose of humor as salve.
February 24, 2023

Bob Kruger: Reading to the Blind at 100

Every Wednesday morning at 10, Bob Kruger rolls his walker into the studio, plunks down ...

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Every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Bob Kruger rolls his walker into the studio of the nonprofit NC Reading Service and begins reading to the blind.
February 24, 2023

10 Good Carbs You Should Eat Every Week

Gone are the days where we have to swap out lettuce for the bread on ...

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good carbs - broccoli and carrots in bowls
February 23, 2023

Send Those Dark Circles and Eye Bags Packing

In your younger days, you may have experienced puffiness beneath your eyes when you didn’t ...

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Woman putting on under-eye patches. by Sofia Shunkina. Dark circles and eye bags can be genetic or caused by many factors, including aging. We look at causes and solutions to this pesky problem.
February 20, 2023

Elder Exes Want to Reignite the Flame

After 20 years, a 71-year-old man and his ex-wife want to reignite the flame – ...

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reignite the flame - couple at fancy restaurant
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