Studies: Caring for grandchildren is healthy for everyone
For the kids, grandma and grandpa often means warmth and fun. In return, taking care of the little rascals can reduce depression, create social…
Category: Seniors
Magnifying glass is closer than you think!
Tiny bank deposit slips. Teeny type on prescription bottles. Evil menus with small words. You can read them all with the magnifying glass that is built…
Retirement: Men suffer boredom, loss of identity, studies say
John is a successful family man: Married for 25 years, he supported his family as a truck driver, always on the road. In his last year before retirement,…
Senior gig economy: Walk a dog for health and dollars
According to the ASPCA, Americans own nearly 80 million dogs. Good for them and the dogs. Most of those dogs are left alone for up to 10 hours a day while…
FIND MY CAR: The indispensable feature on your phone
If you’ve ever walked out of an airport or shopping center and suddenly realized you have no earthly idea where you parked, the solution is probably…
Cat-sitting: Low impact fun with a dab of dough
If you are fond of felines, cat sitting can be a satisfying way to earn a few dollars. For the most part, cat sitters go to the homes of vacationing cat…
Cleaning for life: Don’t put off the project
The gentle lady with a smidge of dementia still lived in her big home, complete with a lavish bookcase holding thousands of volumes. And a kitchen with…
10 Things that should be thrown away now
Some things are wasteful to keep. They waste space and your energy. Here are 10: 1 Old medications. A year after the expiration date, just pitch it. 2…
New Alzheimer’s research promising in field with many failures
Billions of dollars spent on Alzheimer’s Disease research have produced no big bang results, but new research on a possible Alzheimer’s vaccine is making…
Being important, statistically speaking
You’ve noticed, of course, that marketers are looking for that sweet demographic in everything. And that demographic starts at the age of the grandkids…