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Lifestyles

Finding volunteer opportunities for seniors

Volunteering is a rewarding experience that engages people from all walks of life. While young adults and adults in middle age may find it hard to squeeze volunteering into their schedules, retirees are free of many of the professional and personal obligations that prevent younger adults ...

How some seniors benefit from looking after their grandchildren

Modern seniors are spending a lot of time with their grandchildren, and much of that time is spent providing care for youngsters, which might be helping grandparents in some unique ways. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan's Institute for ...

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Things to know

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Some people may be asking what Parkinson's disease is, while others already have a very intimate knowledge and are dealing with the disease every day. According to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, “Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that ...

Dear Annie: Uneven split when dining with friend troubling

DEAR ANNIE: My friend insists on splitting every restaurant bill “evenly,” no matter what. The problem is, she always orders cocktails and appetizers, while I usually stick to one entree. Last week, my $22 dinner somehow became $48 after the “split.” When I suggested we each pay for ...

Hints from Heloise: With scent, less is more

DEAR HELOISE: The French have a saying: “Scents are made to be discovered, not announced.” — David K., in Buffalo, New York David, this is very true. But unfortunately, some people — both men and women — don’t understand the phrase “less is more.” — Heloise DEAR ...

To Your Good Health: His PSC morphed into cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: No parent should ever outlive their children. A couple of years ago, my son, who is now approaching 54 years young, was diagnosed with what I am told is an extremely rare illness called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Since he required special bile duct tubes to be ...