Between scrapbook and journal: The keepsake book
We want to save memories, but a scrapbook can be expensive and maybe we don’t feel artistic. Meanwhile a journal seems like a demanding commitment. So,…
Category: Seniors
When is it time to stop hosting the big holiday dinners?
The grand kids love it, of course, and they are the reason we keep doing it. Those lovely holiday dinners pass on traditions, values, heritage and fun…
Solve that slippery shower problem
Arthritis, back pain or breathing problems might make the shower an ordeal, and one problem that we don’t need is a slippery shower surface. Even if you…
Knitting: Meditative, calming, interesting — and it doesn’t have to be painful!
With knitting, you can do something productive and challenging, even while sitting in the living room. Or you can put your mind into a meditative zone,…
Social Security increase for 2022?
We should know this month if Social Security recipients will get a cost of living increase. Cost of Living (COLA) increases are based on the Consumer…
Tech for seniors
When the pandemic forced most of us to turn almost exclusively to our devices for our day-to-day routines, seniors were no exception. And a generation…
The benefits of a pedicure
Think pedicures are only for people wearing strappy little shoes and taking social media photos of their feet on a tropical beach? Think again. When done…
Caregiving: The first three steps for the caregiver
By Barbara Hinther I admitted I was powerless over dementia. Like the first step of the 12 steps in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, we have to accept we…
FDA grants accelerated approval to new Alzheimer’s drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to the American Hospital Association. Developed by…
Birding becomes more accessible
Birding is a fantastic hobby that just about anybody can participate in without expensive equipment or years of experience. Thanks to the Audobon…