Articles On:Lifestyle

December 14, 2022

Robot Pets for Seniors

Some unexpected companions have brought joy, companionship, and socialization opportunities to older adults. Hannah Critchfield ...

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Jack Rickert, a 96-year-old resident of The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, pats Irish, a robotic dog, on Sept. 21, 2022, in St. Petersburg. Several residents of the retirement community have the interactive pets which can bark, purr, turn their heads, roll over and more. (Angelica Edwards/Tampa Bay Times/TNS) For article on robot pets for seniors.
December 13, 2022

Making Retirement Golden Years Count

After you retire, you’ve earned the right to relax and enjoy life. The retirement golden ...

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happy Asian couple dancing on the beach. Image by Wanida Prapan. Retirement golden years offer the chance to live life to the fullest. These tips can help you find energy and purpose to add meaning to life.
December 12, 2022

Four Decades of Marital Negativity

After 40 years of marital negativity – a husband who incessantly says ‘no’ and a ...

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December 9, 2022

Social Forces Impact Eating

Environmental Nutrition: What we eat as well as how much we eat are determined by ...

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December 9, 2022

Gifts for Healthy Pets and Their Owners

If you have a pet owner on your holiday gift list – or perhaps your ...

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December 7, 2022

Technology to Combat SAD

Do wintertime and cold weather get you down? There’s a name for that – Seasonal ...

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A sad man in winter, seated in his armchair. Image by Denise P Lett. Lifestyle adjustments and new technology can help to combat SAD, aka seasonal affective disorder, or melancholy from winter darkness.
December 6, 2022

6 Ways To Boost Your Immunity

A strong immune system is the foundation of good health, warding off infections and allowing ...

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December 5, 2022

Should Senior Parents Share Financial Affairs?

A father wonders how much of his financial affairs he should share with his grown ...

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adult family on a sofa looking at a picture. Image by Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn. A father wonders how much of his financial affairs he should share with his grown children. See what advice columnist Ask Amy advises in this installment of “Ask Amy.”
December 5, 2022

Tips for Seniors Learning a Musical Instrument

You’re never too old to learn something new! After her recent success in learning to ...

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woman learning to play a violin at home. Image by Volodymyr Melnyk. You’re never too old to learn something new! After her recent success in learning to play piano using an app as her instructor, writer Terri L. Jones offers tips for seniors learning a musical instrument.
November 29, 2022

Gift-Giving Concerns on a Budget

When you adore your family’s holiday gift traditions but finances are tight, what can you ...

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A family gathered together at Christmas time, holding gifts and wearing holiday hats. Image by Roman Samborskyi. When you adore your family’s holiday gift traditions but finances are tight, what can you do? “Ask Amy” addresses gift-giving concerns.