One cause of health problems can be mistaken for aging
One condition, not uncommon in women, can be misdiagnosed as a typical problem in aging. An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can be responsible…
Category: Seniors
Happy lights take the gloom out of winter
With short days and fewer options to socialize this winter, more people than ever may find themselves in need of a boost to help with lagging energy or…
Things to try this winter
New Year’s resolution: Don’t be bump on log this winter. Ha. Easy to say. But let’s suppose we get the spirit, just when the knees cooperate and the stars…
How to spot a bad or fraudulent tax preparer
‘Tis the time to start thinking about tax prep, and many of us use January to round up paperwork and get organized. Many people also start looking for…
What was the top gift?
Today we might gift kids and adults with gadgets and tech toys, but it wasn’t always that way. Here were some of the most popular gifts of the past. 1900s…
Six action skills to keep healthy and happy
Staying fit and happy are two keys to living healthy and independent. Below is a list of six skills everyone should work on as they age: 1. Stay strong….
Social Security Administration announces 2021 cost-of-living adjustment
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) announced its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021: 1.3 percent, one of the lowest increases in the…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month: Heart health and Alzheimer’s Disease linked, 249 wor
If you are the caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s disease, be on the lookout for signs of a heart attack. Recent research has show that the same…
Retired and still rocking?
In the 1950s, guidance counselors recommended that students throw away their rock albums, which Frank Sinatra condemned as ugly and vicious. But did they…
Long-term care insurance deductible limits raised
Long-term care insurance is one way to protect your assets in retirement. The plans often pay for half of the cost of care in a nursing home, for example….