Articles On:Lifestyle

April 22, 2022

Does Becoming a Puppy Raiser Appeal to You?

Writer Kari Smith tells us about becoming a puppy raiser for Canine Companions, a nonprofit ...

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Three service dogs from Canine Companions. A look at becoming a puppy raiser with Canine Companions, which provides service dogs to people with disabilities, with firsthand advice.
April 21, 2022

Should She Reveal Their Father’s Affair?

After her husband’s death, a wife feels compelled to tell her grown children about their ...

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sad woman photo by Georgerudy Dreamstime. After her husband’s death, a wife feels compelled to tell her grown children about their father’s affair early in the marriage. Should she?
April 19, 2022

Leaving Regrets Behind

Michael W. Updike tells of a rainy fishing trip and leaving regrets behind, in the ...

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fishing on a foggy lake. Photo by Matthew Mill Dreamstime. Michael W. Updike tells of a rainy fishing trip and leaving regrets behind. He cast his line to hook the fish and ditch the worries.
April 14, 2022

Tips to Attract Hummingbirds

Throughout the warmer months, yards, gardens, and parks play host to a variety of birds, ...

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Hummingbird feeding from a beautiful red flower. Having birds nearby brings a bit of nature, entertainment and company. Follow these tips to attract hummingbirds to a yard or windowsill feeders.
April 13, 2022

Seniors Coming Out as Gay

Whether they’ve accepted their identities for decades or have more recently realized their preferences, seniors ...

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Smiling Woman Wrapped In Rainbow Flag Photo By Olezzo Dreamstime. Whether new to their identity or newly emerging, seniors coming out as gay can face challenges that younger LGBTQ people today don’t face.
April 11, 2022

Father Reaches Out to Son 64 Years Late

After 64 years old silence, the writer’s biological father reaches out, but the son has ...

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Man At Computer. Photo By Neil Bussey Dreamstime. After 64 years, a biological father reaches out. The son has no interest in a relationship. “Is that wrong?” he asks. See what Ask Amy says.
April 8, 2022

Yoga for Seniors

The many benefits of yoga for seniors, the variety of styles, and the availability of ...

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People Doing Yoga Outside Photo By Rido Dreamstime. The benefits and availability of yoga for seniors make it worthwhile for older adults to embrace as part of a healthy lifestyle.
April 8, 2022

7 Spring Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy

These seven spring fruits and vegetables signal a changing of the seasons, refreshing additions to ...

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Grilled Asparagus Photo By Chiyacat Dreamstime. These seven spring fruits and vegetables signal a changing of the seasons, refreshing additions to daily eating, and delicious ways to eat healthy.
April 7, 2022

6 Big Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

People typically think of gardening as either a hobby or a necessary evil – we ...

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Man Working In Raised Bed Garden Photo By Katie Nesling Dreamstime. Benefits of gardening for seniors include exercise, vitamin D production, stress reduction, relaxation from serotonin and dopamine, and more.
April 6, 2022

Creative Ways to Connect with Aging Loved Ones

Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s important to find alternative ...

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Daughter And Aging Father On Sofa. Photo By Fizkes Dreamstime. Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s helpful to find alternative ways to connect with aging loved ones when we can’t be with them face to face. Writer Terri L. Jones faced that issue during the early months of COVID-19 and came up with creative ways to maintain emotional closeness.