Articles On:Lifestyle

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.
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.