Senior Lifestyles – Dec. 2012

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‘Til death do us part, but how do you handle ‘in sickness and in health’?

Apparently “in sickness and in health” can mean different things to men and women. As the population ages and the need for extended health care increases, a recent nationwide omnibus survey of 1,005 American adults shows that men and women approach the issue of long-term care planning and insurance from different perspectives…

Get the most from your mobile phone service

With more than 320 million mobile phones in the country, it’s no surprise that most Americans say wireless phone access is so important that it would be the last item they would give up if money were tight. With so many service plans and carriers, the mobile phone market can be expensive, confusing and…

Women face concerns about reaching retirement goals

Women today exude confidence, juggling work and home life responsibilities seamlessly. One area where they are not so sure of themselves though is their ability to maintain their standard of living during retirement. While women are taking greater responsibility for…

Boomerang kids: When your empty nest fills up again

With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own. These so called “boomerang kids” are popping up more frequently and when this situation is managed improperly, it can cause serious tension in a family. However, many parents are…

This Christmas opt to adopt a pet, save a life

Each year more than 4 million homeless pets are killed as a result of overpopulation, but families who adopt from animal shelters or rescue groups can help preserve these lives and support the growing trend of socially responsible holiday shopping. Best Friends Animal Society encourages families this holiday season to give the precious gift of life by…