Fall foliage by train: 5 unforgettable trips
Each autumn, nature paints the U.S. with a fantastic riot of colors, and one of the best places to take it all in is on a leisurely train trip. Instead of…
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.
Plan ahead to wear the right coat for winter
Dressing for outdoor walking requires two things: The right coat and the right layering accessories. For casual walking for more than 10 minutes, you need…
Avoid age-related macular degeneration
Although age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people age 65 and over, ophthalmologists have found that the first…
Ask the Medicare expert
What is Medicare Open Enrollment and when is it? The Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this time, you can review your…
Don’t fall for the debt collector scam
Sometimes scammers try to get you to pay for debts you don’t owe or don’t exist at all. That’s a debt collection scam — but you can and should check on…
Credit scores still affect seniors
As people approach retirement, they often enjoy the best credit scores of their lives, given their long credit histories, and lower debt as they ready…
How to start a book club tailored to your interests
Calling all book lovers! As the pages of life continue to turn, a book club offers a delightful way to embrace the joy of reading while fostering…
Ask the Medicare expert
Can Medicare help me choose a nursing home for my mother? While there is no substitute for visiting a facility, Medicare does have an online tool to help…
Get your groove on with line dancing
Line dancing just looks like so much fun, but it can be baffling on your first try. But there are some secrets to the art and when you understand them,…
Do you miss good old home-grown tomatoes?
You can get yourself a tomato at the grocery store any day in any month throughout the year, if you can even call them tomatoes. Those who grew up on real…