Articles On:Lifestyle

September 27, 2022

Hair Care for Seniors

Writer Donna Brody offers general tips on hair care for seniors, including changes in hair ...

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senior woman with gray hair at hair salon. Image by Tyler Olson, dreamstime. Seniors Guide offers general tips on hair care for seniors, inc. changes in hair color and texture, products, style, and caring for the gray.
September 26, 2022

Cool Weather Gardening

Gardens are for spring and summer, right? They don’t have to be! Imagine working with ...

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two women gardening in cool weather, planting lettuces. photo by radzian, Dreamstime. Cool weather gardening offers the chance to benefit from light outdoor work while adding pretty plants to your garden and living areas.
September 26, 2022

Two Scam Warnings, Including a New Payment Scam

An “Ask Amy” reader shares her tale of almost being scammed, and a national bank ...

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surprised woman on phone. Viktoria Korobova, Dreamstime. An “Ask Amy” reader shares her tale of almost being scammed, and a national bank warns customers about a trending payment scam, the “pay yourself” scam.
September 19, 2022

Affordable Hearing Aids, Finally

An August 2022 rule from the FDA gives consumers access to over-the-counter (OTC), affordable hearing ...

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woman holding hand to ear. Image by Jean Paul Chassenet, Dreamstime. A new FDA rule gives consumers access to over-the-counter (OTC), affordable hearing aids, cheaper and available without an audiologist visit.
September 19, 2022

Informing an Estranged Sibling of Parents’ Deaths

A sister with mental illness has withdrawn from her family, leaving her sister as the ...

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thoughtful woman. Fiakes. When one sister withdraws entirely, does the responsible one need to tell her estranged sibling of the parents’ death? “Ask Amy” weighs in.
September 14, 2022

Native Plants: Benefits for You and the World

The plants that you nurture at your home, from lawns and landscaping to potted plants ...

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Monarch butterfly on swamp milkweed plant. Photo by Gerald D. Tang, Dreamstime. Plants that you nurture at your home affect the environment. Choose native plants to benefit the environment and native wildlife.
September 12, 2022

Ageism and Elderspeak at a Dental Appointment

A 75-year-old is angry by the ageism and elderspeak she had to endure at a ...

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older woman and hygienist at a dental office. Photo by Oleg Baliuk, Dreamstime. A 75-year-old is angry by the ageism and elderspeak at a dental cleaning. Should she inform the healthcare office? See what “Ask Amy” advises.
September 9, 2022

Senior Woman’s Dog Who Pulls Causes Injuries

This senior woman loves her 20-pound dog but fears her sons may take it away ...

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Jack Russell pulling on the leash. Photo by InsideStudio Dreamstime. This senior has experienced injuries walking her Cairn Terrier. "My Pet World" offers suggestions on managing a dog who pulls excessively.
September 6, 2022

Anti-Aging Skin Care Products for Seniors

Are you thinking about using anti-aging skin care products? Seniors Guide writer Donna Brody checked ...

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woman applying makeup with a cosmetic brush. Photo by Andy Nowack, Dreamstime. Thinking about using anti-aging skin care products? Seniors Guide shares tips from some known cosmetic brands on serums, moisturizers, makeup.
September 2, 2022

Ask Cathy: Is Separating Cats Harmful?

A cat owner fears he won’t be able to take both of his cats when ...

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two kittens kissing Photodeti Dreamstime. Pets advisor Cathy M. Rosenthal offers advice on separating cats to an owner of two cats who may need to give one up.