For caregivers: Random acts of kindness
A caregiver might be a man taking care of his disabled wife, an employed woman who cares for her dad with in the evening, or a full-time caregiver who…
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 reverse mortgages can be useful source of cash
These new reverse mortgages can be a useful source of cash in retirement Reverse mortgages have long been regarded at risky, last resort choices for…
Get up, get dressed and get out! Save your own life by living it
save your own life and enjoy doing it If you’re in a place in your life where good friends have moved away or passed on, and a time when you have lost…
Small jobs for retirees.
A retired electrician asked USA Today’s Kim Komando how he could get some small jobs that would help him out with expenses. Kim says TaskRabbit is one of…
How caregivers can offer spirituality
These ideas are by Paula Spencer Scott a Caring.com editor. If your loved one is a person of faith, consider bringing spiritual practices to him or her….
Best exercise for balance: Tai chi
Doctors at Harvard say the slow, deliberate movements in tai chi can improve your stability and balance. The flowing motions and deep, slow breathing can…
Many ups and downs to consider before downsizing
Among retirees who move, half of them choose smaller digs, finds a new study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. Less home and yard work, cost cutting and…
Flip Flops: OK for pool, but not for summer shoes
They’re easy to put on, cool and cute, but podiatrists say spending to much time in flip flops can damage your feet. And it’s dangerous. You might drop…
The tall and short of the presidential candidates
As the presidential candidates lined up for their debates, Americans were searching for answers. But mostly answers about the candidates’ height. In the…
More Boomers want to keep working
It’s about more than money More Boomers want to keep working At age 70, businessman, author and speaker George Fraser is not retired and he has no…