The Bulletin

We know these life changes can be challenging. That’s why we’ve provided a variety of articles specifically written and curated to help you make the best choices for you and your family.

Grandmother’s Gifting Gripes

A grandmother sends “love boxes” to her son and his family for holidays and birthdays, ...

An unopened gift box is enough for a grandmother's gifting gripes. ChatGPT image

Summer Peaches and Cream Recipe

This rendition on the classic peaches and cream is surprising, light and refreshing. I am ...

Peaches and cream in a bowl

Accessing Medicare During a Disaster or Emergency

If you’re over 65, you may need to access Medicare during a disaster or emergency. ...

Storm damage to a home after tornado or storm microburst, for article on accessing Medicare during a disaster. Wisconsinart

Music and Dementia: A Beneficial Connection

Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Nathan Seven of Mayo Clinic looks at ...

A man with dementia listening to music in a wheelchair

Free Online Games for Seniors

Seniors Guide recommends free online games for seniors to provide mental stimulation and everyday enjoyment, ...

couple on a laptop, possibly playing a puzzle Wavebreakmedia Dreamstime. Seniors Guide recommends free online games for seniors to provide mental stimulation and everyday enjoyment, like Sudoku, Wordle, and Jumble.

Help, My Elderly Mother is Depressed!

An elderly mother is depressed and her adult child feels guilty, helpless, and hopeless. Advice ...

a mother is depressed in front of a black background

Assisted Living in North Carolina: What Does It Cost and Why?

Updated on June 19, 2026 If you’ve been shopping around for assisted living facilities in ...

Two men playing cards in an assisted living community with a nurse looking on. Image by Robert Kneschke

Today’s Senior Centers: More Engaging Than Ever

When you envision a senior center, do you picture a group of sedentary older adults ...

At today's senior centers, activities are more enjoyable and engaging than ever, like this group of older adults and teens working together on care packages. AI image by ChatGPT

Nutritious Chickpea Charm

Chickpea popularity continues to grow as a delicious and nutritious plant-based source of dietary fiber, ...

The nutritious chickpea: Chickpeas in a little bowl.

‘Keep Us In’: Watching Middle School Grands Grow

Thirteen years ago, Margo Bartlett’s first two grandchildren were born. Books have played a leading ...

A grandmother reading to two children, for essay on poetry collection, "Make a Circle, Keep Us In." Image Mathayward