5 tips for safe and sane travel with someone who has dementia
LOS ANGELES — With an estimated 1 in 9 Americans over age 45 reporting "subjective cognitive decline" — a.k.a. memory loss that impairs daily life — dementia is a growing...
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We won’t let coronavirus take Halloween. Here are 7 ways you can celebrate
LOS ANGELES — Finally it's time to start dreaming of fall ... those chilly nights, crisp apple cider and, of course, Halloween! Everyone's favorite, with costumes and candy, scary make-believe...
11 tips for finding a job when you’re over 50, from an ‘ageism’ expert
Hey boomers, it's not your imagination. Finding a job in today's COVID economy is harder than ever, especially for "older Americans," i.e. workers 55 and older. Let's start with the...
Even in a pandemic, the Kobe mystique thrives with 303 tribute murals … and counting
LOS ANGELES — Mike Asner wasn't thinking of quarantines when he created KobeMural.com. He was just a bereaved fan moved by the dozens of tribute murals that suddenly appeared around...
Full bladders, closed bathrooms. Strategies for peeing while out during coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Remember the good old days (a few months ago), when you could leave your home for the day with a tall tumbler of coffee and a car...
Lots of us adopted dogs in quarantine: ‘Dog Whisperer’ César Millán has some tips
When the stay-at-home orders began in mid-March, many Americans made beelines for their local animal shelters to either foster or adopt adorable dogs. All over the country, shelters normally faced...
Panicked over ‘murder hornets,’ people are killing native bees we desperately need
LOS ANGELES — People, get a grip. Yes, the Asian giant hornet, now famously known as the "murder hornet," is one huge scary wasp, capable of decimating an entire colony...
10 things you can do to improve your home garden right now
Get to work now to help keep gardening tasks manageable as spring advances toward summer.
How often should you water your plants? When in doubt, check the soil
When it comes to watering plants, the best advice is simple: Water infrequently but deeply, and let the soil be your guide. Some plants have greater water needs than others....