Articles On:Lifestyle

February 15, 2022

4 Perfect Pets for Seniors

Older adults looking for animal companionship can consider these four perfect pets for seniors: easy ...

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Sugar Glider Photo By Eugenesergeev Dreamstime. Older adults looking for animal companionship can consider these four perfect pets for seniors: easy to care for while still providing company, smiles, and other benefits.
February 14, 2022

Engage with Grandkids in the Kitchen

In these days of enticing kid-focused entertainment, including tablets, video games, and TV on demand, ...

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Grandmother Grandchild In Kitchen Photo By Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article on Presenting ideas to engage with grandkids in the kitchen, for grandchildren of any age. Build memories and teach important life skills, too.
February 14, 2022

Ask Amy: “Am I an Interfering Mother-in-Law?”

In this edition of “Ask Amy,” advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses a contrite, interfering mother-in-law ...

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Interfering Mother In Law With Son And Daughter-In-Law Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. For article, In this edition of “Ask Amy,” advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses a contrite, interfering mother-in-law. What now?
February 11, 2022

Benefits of Play for Seniors

Seniors Guide looks at the benefits of play for seniors and suggests ideas connecting with ...

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Women Playing Jenga Photo By Siriluk Kongkead Dreamstime
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.