By Sandi Schwartz Why do you help others? Yes, it’s the right thing to do – but did you know that it also makes you happier and healthier? It may seem a bit selfish to look at how being kind to others is beneficial to us personally, but the recent science…
By Family Features | Contributor Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time. He answered the call to serve through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Since 2010, he has volunteered to deliver meals to those in need,…
By Cheryl Maguire When Mary Potter Kenyon, 58 at the time, was offered a job an hour away from her home in Manchester, Iowa, she knew it was time to downsize. The position was as a program coordinator at the Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa in April 2018. Her husband…
By Alicia Thompson | Senior Staff Writer This summer Pixar’s sequel Inside Out 2 became the highest grossing animated movie ever. If you haven’t seen the films, the premise is that the personified versions of a young girl’s emotions—including fear, anxiety, envy, joy, sadness, disgust, embarrassment, ennui, and anger—each compete for influence…
By Family Features | Contributor Being environmentally conscious doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, by making simple changes to your daily routine, you can make a positive impact on the planet while also saving money and living a more sustainable lifestyle. Consider these practical ways to reduce…
By Michelle Crouch, AARP | Special Contributor If you have a family member or a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be considering memory care. Memory care is a form of residential long-term care that provides intensive, specialized care for people with memory issues. Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or…
By Family Features | Contributor Retirement may mean you have unlimited time to enjoy each day, but it doesn’t mean you have a budget to match. You probably already know staying active is essential for aging with grace, so instead of letting limited funds keep you at home, explore some…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Few things are as exciting to kids as having their own pet, and it has its benefits too: research shows that having pets make kids more compassionate and teaches them important lessons about care and concern for others. But how do you choose the…
By Family Features | Contributor The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness – even science says so. According to the American Psychological Association, forming and maintaining social connections at any age is one of the most reliable predictors of a healthy,…