Leg cramps can be minimized
One unwelcome highlight of aging is leg cramps. Nearly 60 percent of older adults report the plague. There are several causes. Dehydration and electrolyte…
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.
Writing a legacy letter: Send love forward
Who knows what the world will be like 50 or 100 years from now. Will robots do everything for us? Will work be optional? Whatever the future holds, human…
What to do when your pill looks different
Suppose your pill was always a tan color, but your refill bottle is full of blue pills. Or maybe it was round, but not it is oblong. What is up with that?…
Tip for microwave soup
It’s easy and fast to microwave soup, except the bowl can get very hot and that makes it difficult to carry. One idea: Microwave soup in a 4-cup measuring…
Give yourself a toy for Christmas!
You don’t have to be a kid to want a toy at Christmas and, this year, there are some great activities for adults that can make your Christmas merry. 3-D…
Open enrollment ends December 7! Navigating Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, offered by private insurers, bundle Original Medicare benefits (Parts A and B) with extras like dental, vision, and…
November is National Family Caregivers Month: Caring for Your Loved Ones
For families whose elderly members need a little extra attention, caregiving can be rewarding’a labor of love that can be life-changing in more than one…
Nov. 16 is National Button Day: Your button collection has a royal history
That jar of buttons tucked in your dresser drawer has quite a history. Buttons were an innovation that changed the way kings dressed — and regular…
Button trivia
Why do men’s garments button from left to right, while women’s garment are opposite? Aristocratic women needed the help of servants to dress them and…
Why you still get Social Security during shutdowns
You still get Social Security during shutdowns If you have been paying attention (and you can be forgiven for not), government shutdowns happen…