How to choose an OTC hearing aid
Since the FDA authorized their sale in 2022, over-the-counter hearing aids seem to be popping up everywhere. Some are very affordable, but are they…
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.
Which brands are the best?
Based on reviews from Consumer Reports, and Wirecutter: – Best Overall: Jabra Enhance Select 500 ($1,395, $1,695), Self-fitting, excellent noise…
Fall for sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a traditional fall food. They’re plentiful now, and inexpensive as well. Eating a sweet potato keeps you feeling full for hours on end….
Tips to guard against one common infection
About one in 10 women aged 65 or older who report having at least one Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) every year. Common during warm weather, a UTI can…
Gather your dragons and bams, it’s time for mahjong
You are going to need a pung of 7 bams. If you know what we mean here, you are a mahjong player. Mahjong is a 19th century Chinese social game, with over…
Improving the safety of your bathroom
By now, you have probably installed non-slip mats in your shower and grab bars where you need them. And, if you haven’t, you should! But there are other…
Love in the air? Some considerations for marrying as a senior
More seniors seem to be getting married and more seniors seem to be living together. These somewhat contradictory facts still suggest that love is in the…
Insurance fraud hits seniors
It’s fine to shop around for better prices or benefits for health insurance, but it’s best to consult trusted agents from trusted companies. According to…
Radar uncovers possible Noah’s Ark
For centuries, adventurers have searched for Noah’s Ark, and for decades, researchers have looked at spots on Mount Ararat in Turkey. Now some think they…
Limited mobility? Here are some vacation ideas
If you can’t walk a mile, you might think that travel is difficult or impossible. But, there are trips worth taking and they are ready for you! For a…