Marie Kondo has inspired many to declutter their homes, whether they’ve seen her show on Netflix or read her book. Phones can also be a mess — of apps, photos, email, and texts — and sometimes get in even worse…
We often never know how potentially hazardous our favorite childhood toys, familiar household items, or even family cars were until they’re a couple decades in the rearview. That’s certainly the case when it comes to many products that were considered…
Nearly 40 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to an adult, and with half of that number joining the caregiving ranks every year, it’s likely to be added to your list of responsibilities if it hasn’t…
There’s just something about melting snow and daffodils poking through the ground that makes a person want to get cleaning. Short days and cold weather are a perfect recipe for dust gathering, dirt accumulating, and clutter dominating inside the house.…
The newspaper article describes the death of a firefighter: He had fought wildfires for weeks in long, low-paying shifts away from home, worked through alcohol use and a recent separation from his wife and seen the aftermath of death and…
Maintaining a strong and healthy relationship with some family members can sometimes be particularly challenging, and the notion that “blood is thicker than water” doesn’t seem to be supported by the results of a recent survey by Cornell University. Researchers…
The decision to move a loved one into a senior care facility can be a very emotional and stressful decision. “While there is great talk about “aging in place” or…
For most Americans, health issues and income aren’t mutually exclusive concerns. A lack of financial resources can make the difference between finding good care and more suffering, for physical or…
Psychotherapy is often perceived as a discretionary expense. It ranges from $15 to $45 in insurance copayments for each session, or from $60 to $250 or more if you’re paying…
Movie lovers delight in visiting the places where their favorite films came to life, but why should they have all the fun? If you’re more of a music fan, there…
Dating is challenging at any age, but can be even more awkward and confusing when you’ve been out of circulation for decades. Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself, or making…
Over the past few decades, the percentage of unmarried senior couples who are cohabitating has risen significantly. In fact, between 2000 and 2006 there was a 50 percent increase in…
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Our skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did.” As…
According to the Bowling Green State University National Center for Family & Marriage Research, only 7 percent of current marriages have made it to the 50-year mark, and only about…
Ditching Cereal I love cereal for breakfast — to me it tastes like milk and cookies. Unfortunately, when I realized that it also has roughly the nutritional value of milk…
Staying active during the dead of winter when most of us want to hibernate until temperatures rise can be challenging at any age. For seniors, in particular, it can be…
Football agnostics seeking an escape from the Super Bowl may be the real winners on Feb. 3. While most Americans are glued to the screen rooting for their favorite team…
Stuck at home on an unexpected day off from work or school? Netflix binges are definitely a strong contender for snow days, but there are plenty of other ways to…