Whatever happened to the lovely handkerchief?
Whatever happened to the lovely hanky? Once handkerchiefs were absolutely required in company polite and otherwise. For ladies, they could be silk,…
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.
New investment rule: Take your money later
As of Jan. 1, those with a 401(k) or IRA can start withdrawing the required minimum at age 72. Previously, account holders were required to take the…
Slips and falls: How to survive ice
Everyone falls and some people fall all the time — on purpose. Paratroopers, football players, stunt people — all these people get paid to fall and they…
Things to do when the wind howls
In the north, there is snow and ice, but even in the south there are rainy, windy days of winter. What to do? Here are some ideas: * Indoor gardening. You…
Five types of glaucoma tests
If you visit the eye doctor regularly, you’re probably familiar with the puff of air test. It’s a standard glaucoma screening that takes only a moment to…
Tips for using eye drops
If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, chances are good you’ve been prescribed eye drops. The treatment is intended to help maintain the pressure in the…
PICTURE TO COME
Turn your favorite picture into a puzzle! So satisfying to finish an enormous jigsaw puzzle. But, all that effort and then what? You can glue it together….
How to navigate, disinfect your day
Each person will want to routinely disinfect spaces for at least two months (and maybe more if there is another outbreak of coronavirus in the fall). This…
Time to get happy!
Get up, get out, and get happy. Experts say that even if you have to fake it, you’ll soon be merry — or at least a little happier. People can have a good…
Old saw may be true: Practice does make perfect
Joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Answer: Practice, practice, practice. Tucked into our brains are the mysterious channels of memory: The kind that…