Articles On:Lifestyle

July 4, 2022

Social Media Friend Sets Off Alarm Bells

When a 60-year-old widow casually meets someone through social media and – four years later ...

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concerned woman on computer. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. When a 60-year-old widow meets a social media friend but an alarm bell goes off, should she heed the chimes? See what “Ask Amy” advises.
July 1, 2022

10 Tips to Cultivate Positivity and Joy

With all of the changes happening in our world, there’s no better time than now ...

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seniors having fun on bikes. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. With all of the changes happening in our world, there’s no better time than now to cultivate positivity and joy in our lives.
June 30, 2022

Navigating Patient Communications During a Serious Illness

Communication is an essential tool in successfully navigating the health care journey. Successful patient communications ...

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patient with doctor in hospital Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Patient communications during a serious illness – with medical providers, family, friends, and associates – help in navigating the journey.
June 29, 2022

Spending Time with Grandkids

Experienced grandmom and writer Donna Brody shares suggestions for spending time with grandkids, from infants ...

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grandparents cycling with grandkids. Photo by Monkey Business Images ,Dreamstime. Grandmom and writer Janet Brody shares suggestions for spending time with grandkids, from infants to teens, including important new childcare tips.
June 29, 2022

Two Important Updates to Credit Reports

Beginning on July 1, 2022, important updates to credit reports will begin to affect consumers’ ...

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Asian woman and medical professional in hospital - photo by Imtmphoto, Dreamstime. Two important updates to credit reports affect consumers’ credit, including medical debt reporting and BNPL (buy-now-pay-later) plans.
June 28, 2022

Issues with Mental Health Therapy Options for Seniors

While mental health can be a very real issue for older adults, as real as ...

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Sad pensive Black man outside. photo by Noriko Cooper, Dreamstime. While seniors’ mental well-being can be a very real problem, issues with mental health therapy options can amplify the issues.
June 27, 2022

Savvy Shopping Tips for Web or In-Store

Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you can ensure you’re getting the most for your ...

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man shopping online - Photo by Teeraphat Sirisatonpun, Dreamstime. These savvy shopping tips help you score the most savings and added benefits, staying within your budget and getting the most for your money.
June 27, 2022

Responding to an Ungrateful, Rude Grown Grandchild

When generosity to her adult grandchild after a tragedy was met with a “snippy, self-absorbed” ...

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puzzled woman looking out of a window. photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Grandmom is angry and at a loss how to respond to an ungrateful, rude grown grandchild. See what Amy Dickinson advises in “Ask Amy.”
June 22, 2022

How to Choose the Right Hobby After Retirement

Do you know how to choose the right hobby after retirement? A meaningful hobby will ...

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A retired couple in a cooking class learning to cook - photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd., Dreamstime. Do you know how to choose the right hobby after retirement? A meaningful hobby will be enjoyable while providing important benefits.
June 20, 2022

Retired Parents Question Giving Money – Again

These retired parents question giving money to their daughter – again. When is enough, especially ...

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concerned couple photo by Katie Nesling Dreamstime. Retired parents question giving money to their irresponsible and unkind daughter – again. When is enough? See what “Ask Amy” says.