Articles On:Lifestyle

September 29, 2022

Elderspeak: Don’t Patronize Me!

Seniors Guide writer Terri Jones addresses the pesky hidden problem of elderspeak, a pernicious aspect ...

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nurse and unhappy patient in wheelchair. photo by Lisa F. Young, Dreamstime. Elderspeak is a pernicious aspect of ageism. It may be intended as friendly but can be harmful to the senior on the receiving end.
September 28, 2022

How to Beat Inflation at Home

Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance suggests tips on how to beat inflation by ...

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senior woman paying bills with smartphone and laptop. Photo by Mark Adams, Dreamstime. Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance suggests tips on how to beat inflation by making small but significant changes at home, from earning rewards to paying down credit card debt and more.
September 27, 2022

Hair Care for Seniors

Writer Donna Brody offers general tips on hair care for seniors, including changes in hair ...

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senior woman with gray hair at hair salon. Image by Tyler Olson, dreamstime. Seniors Guide offers general tips on hair care for seniors, inc. changes in hair color and texture, products, style, and caring for the gray.
September 26, 2022

Cool Weather Gardening

Gardens are for spring and summer, right? They don’t have to be! Imagine working with ...

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two women gardening in cool weather, planting lettuces. photo by radzian, Dreamstime. Cool weather gardening offers the chance to benefit from light outdoor work while adding pretty plants to your garden and living areas.
September 26, 2022

Two Scam Warnings, Including a New Payment Scam

An “Ask Amy” reader shares her tale of almost being scammed, and a national bank ...

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surprised woman on phone. Viktoria Korobova, Dreamstime. An “Ask Amy” reader shares her tale of almost being scammed, and a national bank warns customers about a trending payment scam, the “pay yourself” scam.
September 20, 2022

Boggle Puzzle: Let Us Entertain You!

Exercise your mind by searching for words hidden in the Boggle puzzle cube. The more ...

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woman on laptop doing puzzle, perhaps Boggle puzzle or other laptop work or play - photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime.
September 19, 2022

Affordable Hearing Aids, Finally

An August 2022 rule from the FDA gives consumers access to over-the-counter (OTC), affordable hearing ...

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woman holding hand to ear. Image by Jean Paul Chassenet, Dreamstime. A new FDA rule gives consumers access to over-the-counter (OTC), affordable hearing aids, cheaper and available without an audiologist visit.
September 19, 2022

Informing an Estranged Sibling of Parents’ Deaths

A sister with mental illness has withdrawn from her family, leaving her sister as the ...

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thoughtful woman. Fiakes. When one sister withdraws entirely, does the responsible one need to tell her estranged sibling of the parents’ death? “Ask Amy” weighs in.
September 14, 2022

Native Plants: Benefits for You and the World

The plants that you nurture at your home, from lawns and landscaping to potted plants ...

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Monarch butterfly on swamp milkweed plant. Photo by Gerald D. Tang, Dreamstime. Plants that you nurture at your home affect the environment. Choose native plants to benefit the environment and native wildlife.
September 12, 2022

Ageism and Elderspeak at a Dental Appointment

A 75-year-old is angry by the ageism and elderspeak she had to endure at a ...

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older woman and hygienist at a dental office. Photo by Oleg Baliuk, Dreamstime. A 75-year-old is angry by the ageism and elderspeak at a dental cleaning. Should she inform the healthcare office? See what “Ask Amy” advises.