Cleaning for life: Don’t put off the project
The gentle lady with a smidge of dementia still lived in her big home, complete with a lavish bookcase holding thousands of volumes. And a kitchen with…
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.
10 Things that should be thrown away now
Some things are wasteful to keep. They waste space and your energy. Here are 10: 1 Old medications. A year after the expiration date, just pitch it. 2…
New Alzheimer’s research promising in field with many failures
Billions of dollars spent on Alzheimer’s Disease research have produced no big bang results, but new research on a possible Alzheimer’s vaccine is making…
Being important, statistically speaking
You’ve noticed, of course, that marketers are looking for that sweet demographic in everything. And that demographic starts at the age of the grandkids…
Feeling chilly: How the body weathers winter
Suddenly in February, the day turns sunny. It’s 50 degrees and it feels marvelous. Turn down the heat! Go for a walk! So why does 50 degrees feel so…
Super-shot for flu ready for seniors
A flu shot specially made for seniors combines high doses of immune stimulating antigens, targeted at three flu strains. The shot, available for those…
National Family Caregivers Month: Moving in with the kids isn’t always the solution
For seniors, moving in with the kids isn’t always the solution The question for seniors is usually posed like this: Should kids move aging mom and dad…
The local news featuring… You
Did you ever harbor a secret wish to anchor the TV news? You might not be on a major news network, but you could become the newscaster for your apartment…
Jobs after 60
Chances are that by the time a person reaches 60, they might relish a second career, something different that could bring in reasonable money while still…
America’s aging workforce
Older people are working longer in life. Young people are working later in life. That adds up to an aging workforce that has companies balancing multiple…