Seniors can make a difference helping animals
Loving animals can be a lifelong passion, but not always a lifelong possibility. There comes a time when caring for an animal full-time just doesn’t make…
Author: Allyson Good
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Pursuing the thief of sight
The thief has a name — glaucoma. This year, it is silently stealing the vision of more than three million North Americans. Of these, about half now have…
Scam alert! Ignore pop-up warnings on your computer
A retired couple in Peachtree City, Georgia, were recently scammed out of more than $800,000 when they responded to a pop-up message on their computer…
Social Security checks increase in January
This month you are going to get more money in your Social Security check. Sadly, it won’t be nearly as high as the cost-of-living increase of 2023, which…
White Christmas: The story of the classic song
Bing Crosby: ‘You don’t have to worry about this one, Irving’ Songwriter Irving Berlin actually may have suspected how right Crosby was about “White…
How to spot (and avoid) a Medicare scam
Seniors who are considering changes to their original Medicare enrollment, Medicare Advantage plans, or Part D prescription drug plans should take note:…
‘Dry mouth’ can cause big problems
If your mouth feels dry when you wake up in the morning, usually a glass of water and brushing your teeth will make it feel good again. For a number of…
Thanksgiving: How we have changed
The essentials of Thanksgiving have not changed over the years: Special food, family, giving thanks, and delicious desserts. But the details have changed…
Friendsgiving dinners offer taste of fun
What makes Thanksgiving one of the greatest holidays is that you don’t really need much. All you need are some friends, some food, and a free afternoon….
Ask the Medicare expert
I’m recently retired and very confused about Medicare and how it works. Can you help? It can be confusing! Here are the basic parts of Medicare and what…