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Seniors: Get Crafty This Holiday Season
Thanks to a global pandemic, many seniors have found themselves with lots of extra time on their hands since many normal activities have been put on hold due to social distancing restrictions. One idea for lifting your spirits and passing the time is to make some...
Have Yourself a Happy Little Thanksgiving
No one can dispute that 2020 has been a crazy year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in almost every aspect. So it’s safe to say that the 2020 holiday season will also be different than what we are all used to, with many age-old family traditions...
Why It’s Great To Be a Grandparent … Even During a Pandemic
Many first-time parents agree that they never thought it would be possible to love a person so much and so unconditionally . . . until they become grandparents, that is. There’s something about the children of your children that pushes that sense of limitless love...
Putting the ‘You’ in YouTube
When YouTube was created in 2005, it became the first video-sharing website on the Internet. The purpose of the site was explained in its original slogan “Broadcast Yourself.” Anyone can join YouTube and upload videos; whether you are a member or not, you can find...
October can be back-to-school time for seniors
The face of education has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This school year, many students are going to school virtually – either part-time or full-time, depending on the school system and geographic area. And this new emphasis on online education isn’t only...
You’re Never Too Old To Play Games
If you think that playing online video games is just for kids, think again. An increasing number of older Americans are becoming “gamers.” In fact, according to a recent study by AARP, video games are booming among people 50 and older. The study revealed that the...
It’s your funeral; don’t leave it to your family
Have you ever gone to a funeral and thought about what it will be like at your own funeral? For many people, that’s as far as their thoughts go on funeral planning; they assume that their loved ones will handle the arrangements when they are gone. That’s probably not...