Articles On:Lifestyle

June 13, 2022

Dividing an Estate: Should Everyone Get Equal?

A woman whose three grown children treat her very differently wonders about dividing an estate ...

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woman on swing pondering question - photo by Robert Bayer, Dreamstime. A woman questions dividing an estate among her three grown children: based on how they treat her or a three-way split? “Ask Amy” weighs in.
June 8, 2022

Find a Walking Tip to Keep You Moving

Among Seniors Guide’s five walking tips, you’re sure to find a walking tip that motivates ...

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couple walking on beach photo by Ammentorp Dreamstime. Find a walking tip that motivates you: reflecting on the benefits, establishing a routine, achieving goals, exercise with companions and more.
June 7, 2022

Moving Long Distance with Pets

Moving to a retirement home often involves uprooting dogs and cats and other pets as ...

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dog and cat in airport photo by Taniawild Dreamstime. Tips for moving long distance with pets are useful for anyone moving, downsizing, or transitioning to a retirement home, taking dogs or cats.
June 6, 2022

Wife Wants Husband to Destroy Old Photos

A husband asks Amy Dickinson for advice regarding an ongoing dispute: she wants him to ...

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old photo album - image by Milosluz, Dreamstime. A husband asks Amy Dickinson for advice on an ongoing dispute: she wants him to destroy old photos of his ex-wife. See What Ask Amy says.
May 31, 2022

Treat Your Cat to a Catio

You want your precious feline to be happy as well as safe and healthy. Letting ...

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cat sleeping on a patio - photo by Kyrylo Glivin Dreamstime. A "catio" can help you keep your kitty safe and healthy while protecting wildlife. Use these ideas to create your pet's personal cat patio.
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.