Articles On:Lifestyle

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A sister with mental illness has withdrawn from her family, leaving her sister as the ...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.
August 29, 2022

Fashion Trends: Coastal Grandma and Vintage Shops

Two fashion trends – the coastal grandma style and shopping at thrift and vintage clothing ...

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Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in "Something's Gotta Give." Warner Brothers. Two fashion trends – coastal grandma style and shopping at vintage and thrift stores – work as well for senior women as younger women.
August 29, 2022

Therapy Can Help, Even 62 Years Later

A 73-year-old woman was molested when she was 11 but has kept her story to ...

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sad contemplative woman. Photo by Ruslan Huzau, Dreamstime. A 73-year-old woman was molested when she was 11. She has a happy life but wonders if therapy can help, and how. See what Ask Amy advises.
August 26, 2022

Adopting a Senior Dog: A Perfect Match for Seniors

For senior adults, adopting a senior dog may be the perfect match, writes dog lover ...

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older woman with a cute, big-earred, hound-like senior dog. Photo by Pojoslaw, Dreamstime. For senior adults, adopting a senior dog may be the perfect match. A look at the upsides and downsides of adopting older pets from a shelter.
August 24, 2022

Musings on Afterlife, Science and His Wife’s Death

Columnist Robert C. Koehler ponders a panel discussion on consciousness and the afterlife and recalls ...

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Grave of the Painter Therese Van Duyl-Schwartze at the Nieuwe Ooster at Amsterdam the Netherlands 2020. By Robert Van ‘t Hoenderdaal, Dreamstime. Columnist Robert C. Koehler ponders a panel discussion on consciousness and the afterlife, and recalls his wife’s death, 22 years earlier.