_ PetsTherapy Dogs and Their Benefits to Senior Citizens By Sondra Forsyth articleAs the United States population shifts to more people over the age of 65 than ever before, healthcare providers are … Read More→
_ Parenting PetsChildren and Teens at Risk from Medicine Intended for Pets By Sondra Forsyth articleAlmost two thirds of households in the US own a pet and many of these households have children and teens … Read More→
_ Relationships & LoveOlder Adults Embracing “Living Apart Together” By Sondra Forsyth articleA release from the University of Missouri in Columbia notes that since 1990, the divorce rate among adults 50 years … Read More→
_ Relationships & LoveShowing Your Love Can Ease Your Partner’s Depression By Sondra Forsyth articleThe more depressed your romantic partner may be, the more love you should give that person. That is the finding … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias CaregivingCaring for Elders with Dementia: Tips for Family Members By Sondra Forsyth articleSomeone in the United States develops dementia every 66 seconds, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 “Facts and Figures”. The … Read More→
_ Grandparenting ParentingE-Cigarettes Are Expanding Tobacco Product Use Among Youth By Sondra Forsyth articleParent and grandparent alert! E-cigarettes, thought by some to be responsible for a decline in youth cigarette smoking, are actually … Read More→
_ ParentingKeeping Kids Safe in Cribs By Jane Farrell articleAs any parent whose baby has spent some time in the hospital knows, all cribs are not created equal. In … Read More→
_ WidowhoodDon’t Speak: The “Censorship” of Grief By Sondra Forsyth article“Don’t speak I know what you’re saying So please stop explaining Don’t tell me cause it hurts” “Don’t Speak”, song … Read More→
_ ParentingFewer Than Half of Women Who Take Maternity Leave Are Paid By Sondra Forsyth articleAs a Boomer, you probably didn’t have the option of being paid if you took a maternity leave. News flash: … Read More→
_ ParentingWhy the Empty Nest Reality Is Much Less Glum Than the Myth By Sondra Forsyth articleYou’re supposed to feel weepy, forsaken and bereft. And maybe you do. Sometimes. Some days. But many parents are realizing … Read More→
_ GrandparentingHow To Talk To Your Grandchildren About Hearing Loss By Sondra Forsyth articleYou love your grandchildren — their smiles, the way they look like their parents did when they were young, and … Read More→
_ PetsBisphenol A in Canned Dog Food May Increase BPA Concentrations in Pets and People By Sondra Forsyth articleBisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical found in many household items, including resins used to line metal … Read More→
_ Caregiving7 Tips for All Caregivers: Be Prepared. By Sondra Forsyth articleHere, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, are tips for caregivers: Keep a list of medicines for each person … Read More→
_ Elderly Couples In Assisted Living Still Need Intimate and Social Relationships By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found that both intimate and social relationships are important for adults in assisted-living facilities. In a study conducted … Read More→
_ PetsKeep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards By Sondra Forsyth articleThis holiday season, while you’re busy decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts, remember to watch out for holiday temptations for your … Read More→
_ Grandparenting ParentingProgram Helps Teens “Get the Message” About Distracted Driving By Sondra Forsyth articleParent and grandparent alert! A program to educate teens about distracted driving–including a tour of a hospital trauma center and … Read More→
_ Holiday Tips to Keep Seniors Safe By Sondra Forsyth articleDuring the holiday season, many of us visit family members we see only infrequently throughout the year. And although visits may … Read More→
_ How to Get Vital Records By Jane Farrell articleIt can seem overwhelming to deal with government agencies, especially when you’re requesting something as important as a vital record. … Read More→