What did they predict in the 1950s?
The 1950s were a different world than today, but to some, the future world was clear. “Here is my prophecy: In its final development, the telephone will…
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.
Activities: Act up! Community theater
Try civic theater for fun or entertainment People to see, things to do, and it’s art. And maybe work. But it’s satisfying. We are talking civic theater,…
Device helps relieve pain
Chronic pain can make life miserable, but one relatively new treatment does offer some hope. Dorsal root ganglion spinal cord stimulation (DRG) emerged as…
Caregiving: How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s disease
It can be difficult to know how to communicate effectively with a parent or relative who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s some advice from experts quoted…
Reducing the pain, increasing function with wrist arthritis
Wrist arthritis is common in older adults. Often, it develops as the result of a past trauma or fracture, but there are simple steps that can reduce pain…
The global hobby with millions of fans
They look exotic, like butterflies and ballerinas. They have faces like monkeys, or figures like humans, or long trails of petals like hair. They smell…
Medicare question
My doctor wants me to get checked for glaucoma. Are there any Medicare benefits for this? Yes, Medicare covers a glaucoma screening once every 12 months…
Wisdom from The Golden Girls
People waste their time pondering whether a glass is half empty or half full. Me, I just drink whatever’s in the glass. Sophia (Estelle Getty) My mother…
Medicare: Ask the expert
I am going to retire soon. Can you give me some basic info on Medicare Part A? Part A is hospital insurance. Most Americans get this at no cost. You…
How to properly adjust a cane
It feels like it happens overnight. Suddenly, your back or your leg hurts, or maybe your balance is off. Or perhaps the evil arthritis starts to make…