Stamp collecting: The enjoyable, old hobby that is coming back
They are tiny pieces of art, the stamps that we have used our whole lives. Maybe they are easily forgotten by some, but not to the lovers of Philately;…
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.
How to get started collecting stamps
Start with the stamps. You can buy bags of them, looking at the colors and researching origins. Buy a stamp guide book to start analyzing them. You can…
Stamp collecting: A way to connect with others
You might think stamp collecting is a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. A lot of old stamp shops have been taken over by ebay and the internet,…
New deal lowers insulin prices for seniors on Medicare
Seniors on Medicare plans will pay no more than $35 a month for insulin, thanks to a new agreement between insurance and drug companies and the…
Out of quarantine: What we need first
If you have just been in isolation for months (or someone you care for has), some basic human needs will have to be renewed upon social opening. – Touch….
Caregiving: Voice assistants might help elderly parents, but problems abound
One of her kids helpfully bought a smartphone for mom. Aged 90 at the time, she never really understood it, but then came quarantine. Now a bit older, she…
Talking about the challenges of mid-life
Until you hit your 60s, maybe it never occurred to you that you’d have to care for mom — or the grandkids. Maybe you never thought your spouse would die…
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
How can you be assured that your adult kids remain friends after your death? Or that your young children are taken care of as you wish? Write your will,…
Virus can linger on fabrics
Viruses do stay on fabric, but just how long seems to be unknown and has not been studied very much One study found that wool, cotton, and other natural…
One option for some seniors: Roth IRA
Some investors could make a big move in this crisis-driven market by converting their retirement accounts to a Roth IRA. One caution: It might be smart…