Stay in the shade if you take these drugs
Some drugs magnify the harmful effects of the sun. According to Harvard Health Letter, you should check with your doctor to make sure the medications you…
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.
The amazing human links to history
Think for a moment about the long link of lives. We think that the Civil War was a long time past, and it did end 156 years ago. So that seems like a long…
The iconic symbol that defined a generation of people and causes
We saw it everywhere in 1967 during the Summer of Love. Painted on VW buses, along with lots of round flowers, and it became a symbol of a generation. But…
Tips for being a good neighbor
Good neighbors everywhere keep their eyes on the neighborhood, but they aren’t nosy neighbors. If you regularly see a lot of traffic in and out of an…
The hand peace sign also means victory
When British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was photographed in the 1940s flashing the V hand sign — the index and middle fingers spread in a V shape…
Keep a lid on your trash
Did you know? The lid on a dumpster has to be closed for pickup. Please do not pile trash to overflowing. If the dumpster is full, use another. Trash…
Coloring apps can be mesmerizing
Adult coloring books have been popular for some time now, but they can be frustrating, since they rarely end up as pretty as the samples. But hold on,…
Paint-by-number is back (and way cooler than before)
You remember those paint-by-number kits? Just put the right paint on the right number and you were supposed to end up with a great painting?…
Tips for doing a great paint-by-number
Here are eight tips from Segmation on how to make your painting turn out great. 1. Select a flat area and clear a lot of space around it. Get a cup of…
Caregiving: How to get into a smaller place
Sometimes, perhaps at retirement or maybe after the loss of a spouse, seniors quickly realize it is time to move to a smaller place with fewer…