Strive for 10 minutes a day of exercise, study says
Just 10 minutes of moderate exercise per day each day for six days can ward off disability, a study finds. Northwestern University researchers analyzed…
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Hearing aids that don’t hide
Most hearing aids on television commercials confidently claim…”And no one can see them!” But what if you could see them and they were like ear jewelry?…
Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, with the 2019 theme being Connect, Create, Contribute. And lest you think this celebration is innately un-trendy, it…
The master estate plan
If you become incapacitated or die, what’s the plan? The American Institute for Economic Research can help you figure it out. Their new $10 publication…
Long-term care deduction
In 2019, you can deduct more of your long-term care premiums as a medical expense. 71+ – $5,270 61-70 – $4,220 51-60 – $1,580
How to travel safely on public transportation
Public transportation is a great alternative for getting around, and is typically inexpensive as well. And while everyone needs to take basic safety…
Older Americans in popular culture
Who says millennials are the only ones rocking popular culture? In honor of Older Americans Month, here are some men and women in popular culture who…
Many types of books tell family history
If your goal in publishing a memory book is to tell family history, there are many approaches. A basic book might start with a family group and in…
How to put your life story in print
So you’ve written your life story for the family. Does it stay on your computer or do you want it published in a beautiful hardcover book to distribute as…
Write your memoirs for people 100 years from today
The people who most want to know your life story aren’t born yet. In fact, they won’t be born for generations. So you may as well not worry if your…