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Sometimes the best advice anyone can give someone else is to go back to basics. No matter how sophisticated some of the new products and services are, they just don't compare to what people have been using for years and years. The test of time equals success. For instance, let's take cookware. If you're looking to buy a new set of pots and pans, you have choices that can bogg... read more »

How do you continue to look good as you get older? Hip and trendy fashions don't always look good on an older body. In fact, they look downright ridiculous. But even senior citizens deserve the right to dress in fashionable, affordable clothes. After all, we don't shrivel up when we reach retirement age. Many of us blossom and flourish as we get older, so shopping for attractive clo... read more »

They say that learning is a lifelong experience and it's true. It doesn't matter how old you are, there are always new things to learn, new opportunities to pursue and much knowledge to gain. Education doesn't stop when you get your high school diploma, nor does it stop when you get your Ph.D. You are always learning, even if it is outside of the formal classroom arena. As a ... read more »

There's an age-old saying that "you can't take it with you," meaning that you can't take your hard-earned money with you when you die. If you're retirement age and have amassed a nice nest egg, you might wonder what you should do with all of your money. Although some people can spend money on too many clothes, fancy trips and meals, many people grew up with depress... read more »

Before buying a new home or condominium, or even renting an apartment or house in a planned community, you should be aware of any existing homeowner's association rules or regulations. This is critically important, because once you begin living in that community, you are legally responsible for abiding by the rules and regulations (oven called the covenants). What is a Homeowner's... read more »

Although it is definitely more important for those who are advanced in years or suffering from a serious, life-threatening illness, designating a trusted friend or loved one with your "power of attorney" is something that everyone should consider. It is especially critical with senior citizens because of their potential to suffer a critical medical event, which may prevent them from ma... read more »

When I was a young mother, the only diapers available on the market were made of cloth. Disposable diapers, such as Pampers and Huggies, had not yet been developed, and God forbid any mother would actually admit to using a diaper that you use once, then throw away. What a waste of money, right? Well fast forward about fifty years and you'll find that the tables are turned. What mother wo... read more »

Today's economic downturn has affected almost everyone, regardless of his or her position in today's society. From the chief executives in the boardroom, all the way down to those who don't know where their next paycheck is coming from, there has been a feeling of uncertainty that will most likely be around for months, if not years, to come. Despite the tenuous situation that e... read more »

This is the season for pumpkins. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all synonymous with pumpkins, whether you're carving them for decorations or using them for your pies and desserts. Pound for pound, pumpkins are affordable, delicious and nutritious. But do you know how to pick a pumpkin? With so many from which to choose at the grocery store, how can you tell which pumpkin is the... read more »

Arthritis is a very painful condition that affects most senior citizens and which comes about as a side effect of "old age." Usually people with arthritis have gnarled fingers and painful joints, including the neck, shoulders, knees, back and other parts of the body. Over-the-counter pain medication, such as Tylenol, aspirin or Advil may help control the pain, or there are more potent... read more »