Articles On:Lifestyle

May 30, 2022

Grandpa’s Rough-Housing Leads to Tears

A young mom is concerned about grandpa’s rough-housing with her 4-year-old son. The boy agrees ...

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A mom is bothered by grandpa’s rough-housing with her 4-year-old son but is unsure how to approach the situation. What does “Ask Amy” say?
May 23, 2022

Widower Asks Son for Dating Permission

A widower asks his son for dating permission and receives an adamant “no.” Is it ...

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father and son after argument photo by Fizkes Dreamstime. A widower asks his son for dating permission and receives an adamant “no.” What should Dad do? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
May 19, 2022

Spring Risotto to Freshen Up Your Meal

James Beard Award-winning author JeanMarie Brownson brings us her recipe for a perfect spring risotto, ...

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All great risottos are dependent on four ingredients. Make a perfect Spring Risotto with peas and asparagus using this recipe and these tips on choosing the best rice for risotto.
May 19, 2022

Senior Intimacy in Nursing Homes

In this installment in our series on sexuality and aging, freelance writer Terri L. Jones ...

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Affectionate Asian couple Photo by Piyapong Thongcharoen | Dreamstime. Seniors Guide's look at sexuality and aging highlights senior intimacy in nursing homes: residents’ sexual needs and nursing home responses.
May 17, 2022

5 Tips for Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome

You step into a new stage of life when the last child leaves home. You ...

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woman reading image by photographerlondon dreamstime. When your last child leaves home, the life change can be challenging to navigate. We offer tips for coping with empty nest syndrome.
May 16, 2022

Hacks to Save Money on Groceries

As people continue to eat more meals at home, shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch ...

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unhappy couple grocery shopping photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime. Shoppers feeling the pinch of increasing prices at the grocery store benefit from hacks to save money on groceries without losing quality.
May 16, 2022

Should I Tell My Kids This 55-Year-Old Secret?

This 55-year-old secret is nagging at this elderly woman, who wants to know, “Should I ...

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adoption certificate with black and white photo of two smiling children in the background. Photo by Lucian Milasan Dreamstime. An elderly woman wants to know, “Should I tell my kids my 55-year-old secret, a baby I gave up for adoption?” See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
May 10, 2022

Safe Gardening Tips for Seniors

The inevitable changes brought about by aging don’t need to keep you from gardening and ...

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Couple container gardening Photo by Prakasit | Dreamstime. The inevitable changes of aging don’t need to keep you from gardening and yard work if you follow these safe gardening tips for seniors.
May 9, 2022

New Grandson’s Name Bothers Grandmom

Grandmom is very unhappy about her grandson’s name and is unsure whether she should say ...

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baby in fathers arms photo by Ammentorp Dreamstime. Grandmom is very unhappy about her new grandson’s name and is unsure whether she should say something to the parents. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
May 6, 2022

‘The Art of Connection’: Senior Tattoos and Body Art

“Older women aren’t supposed to be adventurous, spontaneous, frivolous, or outrageous, but aren’t these part ...

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senior woman with tattoo photo by Anna Kraynova Dreamstime. Senior move manager Margit Novack explores older adults' body art, including senior tattoos and nail art, in a chapter of her book, "Squint."