Articles On:Lifestyle

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."
May 2, 2022

Spoiling the Grandkids or Disrespecting the Parents?

Grandparenting can be a joy, but the relationships among three generations can be fraught with ...

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Grandparents with grandkids – photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Grandpa treats the kids to cookies and Grandmom undermines the mom. Are these grandparents spoiling the grandkids or disrespecting parents?
April 28, 2022

Best TV Shows for People Over 50

What interests us when we have decades of experience in the rearview mirror isn’t always ...

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friends watching tv photo by Prostockstudio Dreamstime. Seniors Guide suggests 11 of the best TV shows for people over 50, since decades of life experience can affect our television preferences.
April 27, 2022

Sexuality and Dementia

In the third of our series on seniors and intimacy, we look at the realities ...

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loving couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Part 3 of our series on seniors and intimacy examines sexuality and dementia. Does desire fade? Is physical enjoyment a thing of the past?
April 27, 2022

How Remarriage Shapes Social Security

In this look at how remarriage shapes social security benefits, Catherine Siskos, managing editor at ...

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happy older couple Photo by Ganna Martysheva Dreamstime. In this look at how remarriage shapes social security benefits, Kiplinger’s Retirement discusses retirement and survivor benefit scenarios.
April 26, 2022

Acupressure Products: Your New Favorite Friend

New products on the market make the age-old practice of acupressure more accessible for daily ...

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Chinese herbs photo by Marilyn Barbone Dreamstime. Acupressure products make the age-old Eastern practice accessible for relieving back pain, headaches, tension and other physical discomforts.
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.