Several generations living under one roof has long been the norm for many cultures around the world. In its best outcome, everyone looks after each other. Finances are consolidated. Children
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, a family’s life can turn upside down. In such situations, families may not know much about the disease, including what to expect
Routine doctor visits are a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. As noted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, even men who feel healthy and live active lifestyles must
Doris Day, who died on May 13 at the age of 97, was a celebrity with whom I’ve always felt a connection. I first became familiar with her in 1956
Last month, my husband and I traveled abroad for almost three weeks. We spent a magnificent week with family in the Lake District in England. It was a wonderful big
“You’re sitting at home one night and get a phone call that your husband is being medevaced and he’s coming home. They said it was for spinal injuries,” recalled Mandy
Adele and Sherry have been best friends since the 1960s. Having attended nursing school together, the two are now widowed retirees who still enjoy many of the activities they participated
Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are seniors more at
It’s easy to accumulate a lot of things throughout your life. From clothes and household goods to antiques and treasured keepsakes, decades of living often means decades of stuff. When
When was the last time someone told you to go outside and play? If you’re as old as I am, the phrase evokes images of your harried mother trying to
Pets, particularly the furry, four—legged kind, can be a potent daily vitamin for seniors. They provide round-the-clock companionship and increased immunity from loneliness, a warm body to snuggle with and
I was changing my grandson’s diaper last week. The little guy is 8 months old and is, as his onesie says, bald, unemployed and still living with his parents. So
After over a year of construction, the new Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is planning to open its doors by early May, according to Kevin MacDonald, executive director of the
Fifty-two years ago, when then 75-year old Sarah left her 84-year old husband Mort, a tectonic shift was felt among everyone that knew the couple. This was a shocker of
Occupational therapy may sound like something exclusive to people who are injured on the job. Though occupational therapy helps people in the workplace every day, it also helps men and
Alzheimer’s disease strikes pain and division in many families, without always giving loved ones a break to cope. But when it comes to bringing the family together to reconnect with
I have 466 Facebook friends. That’s a whopper to some folks, a wee figure to others. But who’s counting? After all, social science experts tell us that when it comes
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer It’s official. I laminated my Medicare card, renewed my AARP membership and even cashed in on a half-price Metrolink ticket. Last month, I reached