The benefits of a pedicure
Think pedicures are only for people wearing strappy little shoes and taking social media photos of their feet on a tropical beach? Think again. When done…
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: The first three steps for the caregiver
By Barbara Hinther I admitted I was powerless over dementia. Like the first step of the 12 steps in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, we have to accept we…
FDA grants accelerated approval to new Alzheimer’s drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to the American Hospital Association. Developed by…
Birding becomes more accessible
Birding is a fantastic hobby that just about anybody can participate in without expensive equipment or years of experience. Thanks to the Audobon…
Work-at-home opportunities on the rise
The work-from-home trend that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic may have opened some doors for seniors and for those with mobility issues who want…
Become a wizard!
Tabletop role-playing game makes fantasy fun In the 1980s, folks worried that the fantasy board game Dungeons and Dragons could somehow lock young people…
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…
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…