Articles On:senior relationships

February 16, 2023

Advice for a Golden Years Marriage

Many couples make the decision to get married later in life. While this can be ...

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A senior couple on the beach, dressed in white as if after their wedding. Advice for a golden years marriage: considerations for tying the knot later in life, from finances to planning and health care. Image by Spotmatik.
December 19, 2022

Dating Couple Threatened by Woman’s Daughter

An older dating couple in their 70s have been threatened by the woman’s daughter, who ...

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November 16, 2022

Senior Friendships Fade As Her Life Changes

A woman feels abandoned by friends who disappeared after she placed her husband in assisted ...

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October 11, 2022

Building Friendships As an Introvert

Making new friends can feel hard for introverted seniors, but building friendships isn’t impossible. Amy ...

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October 7, 2022

Sibling Relationships as We Age

Our sibling relationships ultimately become our longest-lasting relationships, from childhood, as adults, and through old ...

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adult siblings smiling and posing for a picture. Hannamonika, Dreamstime. Sibling relationships often last into old age. As adults, we can maintain them to support ourselves, our brothers, sisters, and aging parents.
May 23, 2022

Widower Asks Son for Dating Permission

A widower asks his son for dating permission and receives an adamant “no.” Is it ...

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father and son after argument photo by Fizkes Dreamstime. A widower asks his son for dating permission and receives an adamant “no.” What should Dad do? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
May 19, 2022

Senior Intimacy in Nursing Homes

In this installment in our series on sexuality and aging, freelance writer Terri L. Jones ...

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Affectionate Asian couple Photo by Piyapong Thongcharoen | Dreamstime. Seniors Guide's look at sexuality and aging highlights senior intimacy in nursing homes: residents’ sexual needs and nursing home responses.
April 6, 2022

Creative Ways to Connect with Aging Loved Ones

Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s important to find alternative ...

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Daughter And Aging Father On Sofa. Photo By Fizkes Dreamstime. Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s helpful to find alternative ways to connect with aging loved ones when we can’t be with them face to face. Writer Terri L. Jones faced that issue during the early months of COVID-19 and came up with creative ways to maintain emotional closeness.
February 18, 2022

Having Great Sex Despite Age

Seniors Guide presents the first in its series on intimacy and older adults. First, we ...

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Older Couple Kissing gently Photo By Katarzyna Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com. For article, Sexual enjoyment is not simply for the young. Seniors Guide explores ways that older adults can enjoy intimacy and great sex despite age.
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.