Articles On:Lifestyle

February 9, 2022

Beware of Technology Scams

Scammers don’t care about the age of the people they scam. Sure, some older adults ...

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Man At Laptop Computer Photo By Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. Technology scams, through social media, cryptocurrency, and other avenues take money from people of all ages, from seniors to young adults.
February 9, 2022

Helping a Scared Cat Adjust

Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal provides suggestions for helping a scared cat adjust to a ...

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Gray Cat Under Bed Photo By GCapture Dreamstime. For article, Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal provides suggestions for helping a scared cat adjust to a family whose new cat won’t come out of hiding.
February 8, 2022

Generalized Itching: Itchy All Over, But No Rash

Dr. Howard LeWine of Brigham and Hospital in Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical ...

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Older man itching his arm. For article on generalized itching: Dr. Howard LeWine of Brigham and Hospital in Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School answers a question about generalized itching: the writer’s aging father's skin is itchy all over with no reasons or solutions.
February 3, 2022

How to Play Wordle – And Why

Perhaps you’ve seen Facebook or other social media shares of a small stack of mysterious ...

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Senior Taking A Wordle Break With Coffee. For article, We explain how to play Wordle and why, especially for older adults, the game can be beneficial for your brain health and social engagement.
January 27, 2022

Disciplining Grandchildren: A Touchy Subject

When our grandkids misbehave in our presence, our natural instincts as long-time parents and disciplinarians ...

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Angry Grandmother Motortion Dreamstime. Disciplining Your Grandkids
January 24, 2022

Showing Kindness to Essential Workers

Life is a series of adjustments, and boy, has the pandemic been full of adjustments. ...

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a doctor and patient, wearing masks. Photo By Rido Dreamstime. The pandemic has seen a decrease in decency, even at senior homes. We can combat this by being kind, showing kindness to essential workers.
January 24, 2022

Ask Amy: Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death

A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s ...

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A pet gravestone is surrounded by fall leaves. For Ask Amy column, Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death: A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s death and realizes she is neglecting her relationship with her husband and feeling extreme pain. Advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses her loss.
January 21, 2022

Digital Scrapbooks for Every Generation

Whether you’re a senior looking for an indoor project or someone who wants to provide ...

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Woman On Laptop Syda Productions Dreamstime. With digital scrapbooking, you can share finished digital scrapbooks and memories with people near and far – no printing or postage required. Or the woman could be taking free online classes for seniors.
January 20, 2022

CBD for Pets: Hype or Helpful?

Wellness trends for humans and pets are all over the internet. One of them, CBD, ...

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Adorable Dog And Cat Photo By Chernetskaya Dreamstime. CBD is touted as a wellness option for pets, but research on CBD for pets is sparse, making it hard to know if it's hype. Here are the facts.
January 19, 2022

Senior Dating from an Unexpected Perspective

Freelance writer Steve Cook gives his perspective on senior dating, a light look at the ...

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Senior Couple Dating, clinking wine glasses as they dine outdoors. Candybox Images Dreamstime. A wry look at seniors dating: connecting, falling in love, and experiencing romance – with some modern lingo and some warnings, too.