Dating in one’s golden years is a common experience for many seniors. Whether it’s the result of a loss of a spouse or other life events, many people find themselves looking for love in their golden years. According to statistics from The Senior List and the Pew Research Center, ...

Social isolation and loneliness can have a notably adverse effect on a person's overall health. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 12% of older individuals experience loneliness, which can have a negative impact on their physical and mental health, quality of life, and even ...

PERI TO MEET: The Public Employee Retirees of Mahoning County Chapter 18 will meet at noon April 7 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road. Cost is $20. Reservations are due by March 31 by contacting Carol at 330-758-5239, Diane at 330-547-9612 or Janice at ...

Pain is personal and highly subjective. An event that causes excruciating, intolerable agony for one person might be perceived by another as distressing but bearable. Even the same person may have a different experience of their pain from one day to the next. That is why doctors and nurses ...

DEAR ANNIE: Three months ago, I ended a two-year relationship with my boyfriend. We lived together in my apartment. The breakup was painful and overdue. I’ve blocked his number and have no interest in reopening that chapter. The problem is that his mail is still arriving here. Not just ...

DEAR HELOISE: This is in response to Keith, the retired pastor who would love to have a dog to cuddle with but is unable to walk the dog and lives in an apartment. An adult middle-aged cat would be perfect! Most cats love to cuddle and don’t need to be walked. We are 86 and have always had a ...