Button trivia
Why do men’s garments button from left to right, while women’s garment are opposite? Aristocratic women needed the help of servants to dress them and…
Category: Seniors
Why you still get Social Security during shutdowns
You still get Social Security during shutdowns If you have been paying attention (and you can be forgiven for not), government shutdowns happen…
What to know about Medicare Open Enrollment
As the Medicare Open Enrollment Period approaches (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2025), it’s time to review your health and prescription drug plans to ensure they…
Breakthrough device can treat rheumatoid arthritis
At last, scientists have come up with an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). And it’s not a future promise. The FDA has approved it and the…
Did you take that pill today?
There are two parts to medication: Remembering to take your pill today and remembering if you have taken the pill today. And both parts are crucial….
Remember when you could run this obstacle course?
The time was when we could run an obstacle course of a flight of stairs, a 3-year-old, a pile of laundry, a creeping cat, and a random toy car. But, there…
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…
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…