Lifestyle
Bob’s Tech Talk: Childproof Smartphones, Sturdy Device Cases, Cleaning Handheld Devices
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- Written by Bob DeLaurentis Bob DeLaurentis
Q. How can I let my grandchildren play with my smartphone safely?
How Sweet It Is
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- Written by Lynda Hudzick Lynda Hudzick
Dawn Mitchell has always enjoyed baking and remembers helping her mother and grandmother bake when she was a child.
On Life and Love after 50: The Challenges of Senior Long-Distance Relationships
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Many older adults were glued to their TVs last fall watching The Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, age 72, date 22 women before choosing Theresa Wist, age 69, to be his partner. Their marriage was televised on Jan. 4, 2024.
Savvy Senior: How to Find Affordable Internet Services
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized my monthly internet bill, has ended. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefits.
– Barely Getting By
How to Recognize Fake News and Halt the Spread of Misinformation
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
Thanks to the internet’s prevalence and easy access through smartphones and other devices, the latest news, information, and anything you could ever want to know are all just a few clicks away.
Nurse Nancy: Memory Hacks for Older Adults
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Is it possible to improve your memory? Many of the most effective ways involve actions you can begin today.
Bob’s Tech Talk: Videotape Converters and Laptop Advice
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- Written by Bob DeLaurentis Bob DeLaurentis
Q. I have a box of videotapes from the ’80s and ’90s that I would like to preserve on my computer. What do I need to make this happen?
Famous Fathers and Their Offspring
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Father’s Day celebrates the special bond between fathers and their families.
Confused by Nutrition Labels? You’re Not Alone
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Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing claims and little direction on what is truly healthy and what isn’t.