Family
This woman texted her dad every day since his death in 2015. Last week she got a surprise reply.
The message couldn't have come at a better time.
October 31, 2019
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Family
This dad creates amazing artwork on brown paper lunch bags
Brian Walker, 52, has taken the humble lunch bag to another level.
October 29, 2019
Holidays
What it means when you see a teal pumpkin while trick-or-treating
Here's what the teal pumpkins and blue candy buckets signify.
October 26, 2019
Community
Enough with the morning advice already
Starting your day like billionaires is not the path to success.
October 25, 2019
Sex
Baby boomers are contracting STDs at an alarming rate
A worrying trend is emerging.
October 24, 2019
Women score higher than men on memory tests — and that could hide early dementia
Other signs of cognitive impairment in women were missed because of their high scores on verbal memory tasks.
October 24, 2019
Holidays
This haunted house is so scary, the owner will give you $20K if you make it through
Not a single person has ever made it through.
October 24, 2019
Caregiving
Thinking about hiring a private caregiver for a loved one? Read this first
Good private caregivers are out there. Here's how to avoid hiring the wrong person.
October 21, 2019
The things you hear when you show up early
I haven’t seen many advantages to my current age, but the other night gave me a new perspective.
October 17, 2019
Sex
4 ways to deal with erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery
There are several paths to resuming a satisfying sex life.
October 16, 2019
Caregiving
Care Corps: The U.S. is establishing a Peace Corps of caregivers
The National Volunteer Care Corps will mobilize volunteers to help older adults across the country age in place.
October 16, 2019
Death
Would you have your body composted as an environmentally friendly burial alternative?
This year Washington became the first state to legalize human composting.
October 15, 2019
Need a Halloween costume idea? These classics never go out of style
Here's how they became classics in the first place.
October 15, 2019
Caregiving
The 6 worst things to say to a family caregiver
Especially during the holidays, you might just want to zip it
October 13, 2019
Holidays
10 ways Halloween has changed since you were a kid
Some for the better, some for the worse.
October 11, 2019
Community
I no longer remember how to make friends
My search is for a fully enriched life, not one that resembles a camp schedule that someone else plans for me.
October 11, 2019
Caregiving
Hey Stevie: the joke-telling, caregiving robot that wants to work the night shift
The U.S. is facing a major shortfall in paid care workers. Can socially assistive robots fill the gap?
October 9, 2019
Family
The creative ways other languages handle grandparent names
It’s a special bond, and humans have found ingenious ways to highlight its importance linguistically.
October 7, 2019
Empty Nest
The unexpected sound of empty nest syndrome
I didn't expect the silence to be so loud.
October 7, 2019
Dating
How divorced daters can better market themselves for love
Online dating can feel daunting. But having someone guide you through the process can make it feel less scary.
October 5, 2019