Lifestyle
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Collections
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- Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame
Spring cleaning has its drawbacks and its advantages.
Bob’s Tech Talk: Turning off Auto-Play, Saving Photos from an Old Phone
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- Written by Bob DeLaurentis Bob DeLaurentis
Q. When I visit certain webpages, a video starts playing automatically. Is there a way to disable this annoying behavior?
The Grandparents’ Guide to Car Seat Safety
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- Written by Dahlia Rizk Dahlia Rizk
When grandparents transport their grandchildren, they obviously want to keep them safe, but with all the information that is floating out there nowadays about car seats, it’s hard for them to know the best way to do that.
Dauphin County Libraries End Overdue Fines
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The Dauphin County Library System has gone “fine-free,’’ extending a no-late-fee policy enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and joining libraries across the country to end a practice that was a barrier to access.
Jay Leno Accident Spotlights Importance of Burn Awareness
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
You probably are aware that comedian Jay Leno, an avid car collector and host of the show Jay Leno’s Garage, suffered burns on his face, hands, and chest in November.
Restart Your Career after 50
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Starting a new career is always difficult, but the challenges can be even more daunting when you’re over 50. Don’t be discouraged, though. AARP has some advice for getting hired when you’re no longer a spring chicken:
Savvy Senior: Auto Aids that Make Driving Easier and Safer
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back, and knees that limits my mobility, making it more difficult to get in and out of the car and look over my shoulder to back up.
– Almost 80
Do Away with Dirty Soles
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Mention air pollution, and most people, including me, think only of outdoor air quality. We rarely question the quality of air in our homes, but we should.
On Life and Love after 50: A Widower Decides to Start Dating
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
I admit that I’m a tad uncomfortable writing about senior sex. However, a widower named Greg emailed me with such a poignant message about senior sex and commitment that I’m stepping out of my comfort zone today to share his email with you.