Don’t give up embroidery because of arthritis!
If you were once an avid stitcher — or want to become one — you can still make those gorgeous heirloom-quality pieces, even with arthritis. First, keep…
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.
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It’s your music. It’s always going to be your music. And you want to rock on. Two problems. You don’t want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and…
Is your knee pain coming from your back?
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts of the body that may seem…
The joys of following local sports
He looks so young. He has a baby face, but he doesn’t know it. His hair done all in braids. Wiry and strong. His team is down three points. Send him in,…
Fun! How to find the kind that appeals to you
Older adults need fun as much or more than young people and the good news is that you can not only have fun, you can create the kind of fun you like….
How to understand and cope with leg cramps
In the night, or just upon waking, there they are: leg cramps. The excruciating pain comes on suddenly and goes away all too slowly. For people over age…
Should you decorate for Christmas?
Suppose you are a person of a certain age, no longer living with a spouse, no grandkids planning to visit. Why should you decorate for Christmas? Why not?…
Home Whispers
By Kiley Kitta She was a pretty lady, says the jewelry on her polished wood dresser in her wallpapered room; a woman of taste too, say the pink walls in…
Between scrapbook and journal: The keepsake book
We want to save memories, but a scrapbook can be expensive and maybe we don’t feel artistic. Meanwhile a journal seems like a demanding commitment. So,…
When is it time to stop hosting the big holiday dinners?
The grand kids love it, of course, and they are the reason we keep doing it. Those lovely holiday dinners pass on traditions, values, heritage and fun…