Factors that contribute to memory decline, and ways to counter it
Some memory declines have nothing to do with aging and are completely reversible. Certain factors can instead be the cause, according to the American…
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.
Simple kitchen hacks to make life easier
One of the juggling acts for any caregiver is how to help make your loved one’s home easier to navigate while retaining the warmth and character of the…
Slang: Taking it real old-school
Before you get too indignant about the loss of real language and the rise of textspeak and slang, keep in mind that you, too, used slang, much to the…
Can you speak Millennial?
It’s a byproduct of every generation: new slang. And while you probably don’t want to be that older person who tries to talk like someone half their age,…
Study finds link between certain drugs and dementia
A study in England has shown an apparent link between anticholinergic drugs and dementia. An anticholinergic drug blocks the action of the…
Modern music technology: Can it make you an expert fast?
Grumpy talk show host Don Imus, 79, once asked his pal, blues guitarist and singer Delbert McClinton, how long it would take him to get as good as…
Some Halloween candy spans generations
What we wanted in our Halloween bag 60 years ago is pretty much what kids want today. With some exceptions. You know those wax bottles of sweet juice?…
New tax form for seniors drafted
A new tax form for seniors was expected to be finalized by August 2019, according to the IRS. The new form solves several problems unique to seniors….
REAL ID: Prepare the documents
Most states, by 2020, will require drivers license applicants to supply a stack of documents to prove their identity and get a REAL ID drivers license….
What young people think of older people
A peppy insurance agent confidently tells an older woman: I’m 35 and I can barely understand that Web page. I can’t imagine how hard it is for you. Eye…