Q: Our daughter called us last week. She and her husband are having a hard time financially, and she wants to move back home with our 1-year-old granddaughter while her husband seeks a job in anoth...
Many seniors are now feeling the pinch! Q: My wife and I foresee a major increase in inflation in the near future. Although we have paid off our mortgage, we are feeling the pinch. We deposited our savings in a FDIC bank insured acc...
Senior 'mindfulness' has real meaning Q: Last week at the clubhouse, I heard three women talking about practicing “mindfulness.” Having caught just a few snatches of the conversation, I became interested, but I felt like...
Attraction or commitment? Q: Our granddaughter, who is 17, and her fiance, 18, will graduate high school in June. They have been “in love” for the past year and want to marry upon graduation. We love them bot...
Grandparents can be great teachers Q: Our daughter is having another baby, and our seven year-old and nine year-old grandchildren will be living with us for a month. They are energetic, bright and will keep us busy. We hope to ...
Q: The older I become, the more challenging it is to get things done. At the close of the day, I feel frustrated by not achieving success. What can I do? A: Experts recommend first listing y...
Q: Because of limited work available as a part-time plumber and repairman, a friend recommended me to cook meals for a 92-year-old man and his 100-year-old wife. I was hired, and now I am a full...
Q: Lately, my wife returns depressed after going to our retirement center. Last week, one woman criticized her for the outfit she wore, and another made a snide remark about being late for bridge. ...
Q: Mom and Dad have been reborn in retirement. Over the years they kept their noses to the proverbial grindstone. They worked hard, planned and saved. They are now able to visit the grandchildren...