Dog accessories for the posh and the sporty
Now that there is a pet boutique on every corner (and in every corner of the Internet), it’s easy for your dog to step out in style. Here...
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Lisa Jevens
JOURNALIST, BRANDED CONTENT WRITER, EDITOR
- Mar 5, 2015
How to Improve Your Garden Soil
The structure and quality of your garden soil is the foundation of your garden. It determines whether your plants will get the right...
- Feb 22, 2015
Managing Your Dog's Dental Care
It may come as a shock to many dog owners that they should be brushing their dog's teeth, but it's true. Contrary to popular belief, your...
- Feb 2, 2015
How and when to start seeds indoors
Those racks of bright, shiny seed packets start to appear in stores shortly after the holiday decorations vanish, offering hope for...
- Jan 30, 2015
Tips for happy travels with your pet
Thinking of traveling with your pet? The amount of preparation you do can make the difference between a successful trip and a disaster....
- Jan 16, 2015
Indoor games to play with your dog
Is your dog turning into a couch potato this winter? Is he eating the couch out of boredom? There are lots of fun things to do with your...
- Jan 5, 2015
Help your dog weather the winter
Just because your dog has a fur coat and some meat on her bones doesn't make her winter-proof. As the cold sets in, there are some things...
- Dec 16, 2014
How to Make Your Holiday Plants Last
If you are the type that does not want the holidays to end, then you probably want to make sure your Christmas plants last long after the...
- Nov 21, 2014
How to Create a Fall Container Garden
Fall container gardening is a colorful way to extend the growing season on your deck or patio, and there are many ways to make it work. ...
- Nov 7, 2014
Treating dementia with high- and low-tech therapies
When you move a loved one into a memory care community, your family is entering a whole new world. Modern memory care is highly...
- Nov 7, 2014
Retro Holiday Gifts
When it comes to holiday gift giving, people “of a certain age” can be difficult to buy for because it seems they already have...
- Oct 10, 2014
Getting Social: Online connections keep you in the loop
Imagine if your friends and family gradually stopped calling, writing, sharing photos and interesting articles they've read, and inviting...
- Oct 10, 2014
The Latest Handheld Gadgets
AARP RealPad Designed to ease technology-shy boomers into the tablet era, this ultra user-friendly tablet was designed by AARP and Intel...
- Sep 22, 2014
How to Plant Bulbs
Nothing wipes away the winter blues like the burst of color that tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses provide. With proper care,...
- Sep 12, 2014
Checking in: Call services provide peace of mind
It's 11 p.m. and you forgot to call your mother — again. You wonder, did she take her medication on time? Is she OK? If you are worried...
- Sep 12, 2014
Acting Your Age in Senior Theater
You don't have to be an A-lister like Helen Mirren or James Earl Jones to live your acting dreams on stage in your "third act" of life....
- Sep 11, 2014
Products That Let You Work Out With Ease
Aging can make exercise a challenge, but there is plenty of gear designed to make working out easier and more comfortable — even more...
- Sep 8, 2014
How to choose a dog
Thinking about getting a dog? Take a good look at your family and lifestyle first, before falling in love with Fluffy’s cute photo on the...
- Jul 10, 2014
Plastic Surgery Bounces Back
Americans spent more than ever on cosmetic surgery in 2013—more than $12 billion. Nearly 2 million procedures were performed, a 6.5...
- Jul 9, 2014
A study of contrasts in two of Hawaii's major islands
Oahu Oahu, the busy home of the capital city Honolulu, is the center of Hawaiian art, culture and history. In addition to major...
- Jul 9, 2014
2014 Senior Community Award Winners
Many prestigious national awards are bestowed on senior communities each year for star-quality service and lifestyle, but they certainly...
- Jun 18, 2014
Transitioning to Cancer Recovery
It is just as important to plan for success after cancer treatment as it is before beginning it, experts say. In 2006, the Institute of...
- Jun 18, 2014
Alternative Cancer Treatments
Curing cancer is still the holy grail of health care. Unfortunately, there is no perfect cure for every cancer in every patient. That...
- Jun 10, 2014
Graphic novel looks at coping, change and transitions
How do you transition to a satisfying retirement? Can you successfully cope with the death of a loved one? What is the secret to keeping...
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