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_ FriendshipAre Friends Better for Us Than Family as We Age? By Sondra Forsyth articleThe power of friendship gets stronger with age and may even be more important than family relationships, according to research … Read More→
_ Marriage Senior HealthOlder Married Couples and Advance Directives By Sondra Forsyth articleA study published in June 2017 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society examined the effects spouses had on … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias CaregivingAlzheimer’s Association Survey Shows That Many Caregivers Are Going It Alone By Sondra Forsyth articleFindings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey released in June 2017 in conjunction with Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month show that … Read More→
_ Grandparenting ParentingMedication Safety: Advice for New Parents – and Grandparents! By Sondra Forsyth articleIf your family has recently welcomed the addition of a precious newborn, make sure you know how to administer medications … Read More→
_ Depression Mental & Emotional Health WidowhoodVirtual Support Groups Help Grieving Spouses with Depression By Sondra Forsyth articleAs the U.S. population ages, it’s estimated that half of women older than 65 are widows, while one-sixth of men … Read More→
_ GrandparentingGrandparents Raising Grandchildren Need to Learn Current Health Advice or Risk Endangering the Kids. By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, you deserve a lot f credit. Even so, be certain you’re up on … Read More→
_ Divorce ParentingCo-Parenting Communication: Rebuild Trust With Your Ex By Sondra Forsyth articleYou and your ex may have had your differences in the past, but let’s face it—you’ll never really “get along” … Read More→
_ Grandparenting ParentingDelaying Middle School & High School Start Times Is Beneficial to Students By Sondra Forsyth articleAn position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) published in the April 15th issue of the Journal … Read More→
_ LGBTOlder, Married LGBT Couples Happier than Singles By Jane Farrell articleAlthough same-sex marriage has been legal for only a short time, University of Washington researchers say they are already able … Read More→
_ With Baby Boomers Poised to Share Their Stories, Technology Lends a Hand By Sondra Forsyth articleBaby boomers witnessed and experienced a lot in their formative years, such as the Cold War, the space race, political … Read More→
_ Relationships & LoveFive Tips to Regain Intimacy By Sondra Forsyth articleHas your intimate connection to your spouse or partner weakened after many years together? Here are my tips for regaining … Read More→
_ Grandparenting Parenting6 Reasons To Stop Feeding Your Kids and Grandkids “Kid Food” By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to the National Institutes of Health, on any given day one-third of children and 41 percent of teens eat … Read More→
_ ParentingParenthood Linked to Longer Life, Especially for Men By Sondra Forsyth articleParenthood is associated with a longer life than childlessness, particularly in older age, when health and capacity may start to … Read More→
_ PetsBest Car Accessories for Pet Owners By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to the ASPCA, 37 to 47 percent of all U.S. households have a dog, and 30 to 37 percent … Read More→
_ PetsHow to Safely Drive with a Pet in Your Car By Sondra Forsyth articleJust a few decades ago, it was considered perfectly acceptable for adults to travel in cars without wearing seat belts … Read More→
_ PetsKeep Calm and Measure Cats' Blood Pressure! By Sondra Forsyth articleThe International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), the veterinary division of International Cat Care, is highlighting some concerns about high … Read More→
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