(Family Features) Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, especially for senior citizens. It’s easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken home. Becoming a dog parent is a major commitment, so it’s important to do your research and make well-informed choices before deciding on a new dog. … Read more
(Family Features) Monthly subscription fees for streaming video services can really add up. That’s why television, film and music stars – such as The Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Sherzinger, Terrance Howard (“Hustle & Flow,” “Empire”), Chris Noth (“Sex and the City,” “Law & Order”), Carmen Electra (“Baywatch,” “Scary Movie”) and Colton Underwood and Cassie … Read more
(Family Features) It’s important today to find ways to connect with others to help deepen your understanding of those around you. In a time when differences seem to dominate today’s culture, it can help to find similarities, draw connections and bridge worlds. From community leaders and organizations to embassies and consulates, cultural events and programs … Read more
(Family Features) If you’re among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a chronic illness, you may use “sharps” to manage your medical condition at home or on the go. For example, many people with diabetes self-inject at least two insulin shots every day. Conditions including allergies, arthritis, cancer, infertility, migraines, … Read more
Many a proverb has been dedicated to how our attitudes and expectations evolve as we pass through life’s seasons, but far less has been written about how our nutrition needs change as we enter the golden years. As we age, we need fewer calories – about 10 percent less per decade from age 50 onward … Read more
(BPT) – While the holiday season is a wonderful time of year, it can also put a great financial strain on individuals going into the new year. The demand of holiday spending can lead to worry of unpaid credit card bills, which can lead many to put themselves on a strict “money diet.” As you … Read more
(Family Features) If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your … Read more
The Christmas card, as we know it, originated in England in the year 1843. An artist named John Calcott Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, a wealthy and successful London businessman, to create a card that could be sent out to his friends and clients to wish them a merry Christmas. Sir Henry Cole … Read more
They also include a genuine sentiment that much joy, happiness and well being will be experienced by the individual and loved ones during the season. Santa Claus The season of good cheer and wishes also reflect the jolly ho, ho, ho nature of Santa Claus. To the delight of children, it is very easy for … Read more
Retirement is a big deal for senior citizens. We are either looking forward to, planning for, or dealing with retirement. But, it can be stressful. Especially if you happen to be change adverse. As a public service, here are 25 senior citizen and retirement quotes to make you smile or at least let you know … Read more