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…
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.
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…
Spread the love! Valentine Bingo makes a fun party
Valentine’s Day has long since stopped being a day for couples. These days, it’s a for everyone who loves anyone. For a fun party this year, combine…
Remember these toys? Somehow we survived
The toys of our childhoods were simple, usually required imagination, and some were — let’s face it — downright dangerous. When you look at this list of…