Tracing your lineage is an intriguing activity that allows you to peer into your ancestors’ past. Discovering more about your relatives can help you understand your inherited features, personality traits, and values. It is a great way to feel closer and connected to those family members who are no longer a part of your everyday life and also those you never got the chance to meet. Plus, learning how to trace your family tree may allow you to uncover lost stories of the past. Would you like to plant the roots of your family tree? Get ready to dig around for information and do some detective work.
YouTube 101 for Seniors
You’ve probably heard your grandkids talking about the latest popular video on YouTube. In order to join the conversation and surprise your family, educate yourself with our crash course, YouTube 101 for Seniors. Get ready to learn new skills, reminisce with old television programs, and get inspired. YouTube 101 for Seniors YouTube.com is a free …
How to Avoid Probate
Although it’s always important to review your plans for your estate, it becomes crucial when you reach your sunset years. After all, you likely want to share your estate with your family members, loved ones, and perhaps a cherished charity. And if you’re not careful, a large portion of that money could go to the government …
Internet Safety for Seniors
Although it sometimes seems that millennials dominate the Internet, they aren’t the only ones on the World Wide Web. According to the Pew Research Center, 67 percent of adults ages 65 and older are going online. But before you open your browser, take a moment to learn about Internet safety for seniors. Internet Safety for Seniors …
Best Podcasts for Seniors
Although podcasts have been around for over a decade, they’ve experienced a surge in popularity in the past two years. Their subject matter varies wildly – from news, politics, and sports to comedy, pop culture, and even fictional stories – so everyone can find a podcast that appeals to their unique interests and preferences. If …
How to Create Secure Passwords
Technically, you could use the same password for everything that you do online. When creating a password, you could opt for numbers that are easy to remember like dates of special events or choose words that you won’t have to strain your brain to recall (like the names of people, animals, or things that your …
Benefits of Reminiscing
A good story is magical. It can energize a person, fire their imagination, encourage them to consider their place in the world, prompt them to think about the impact that they have on those around them, and serve as an invitation to explore new ideas, concepts, and worlds. Fortunately, good stories can be easy to …
How to Stop Losing Things
Car keys, reading glasses, and cell phones . . . What do these items all have in common? I’ll give you a hint: Without getting up, do you know where yours are? Perhaps unsurprisingly, car keys, reading glasses, and cell phones are the top three most commonly misplaced items. If you are someone who tends to lose …
Organizing Tips for Seniors
Organizing your space can help make your home safe, easy to navigate, and manageable to maintain. Plus, an uncluttered house just feels better and is less overwhelming. If you (or a loved one) are considering taking the steps necessary to organize your life, try a few of our organizing tips for seniors. Tips on How to Get …
Party Games for Seniors
Are you ready to party? Some people believe a party must celebrate a particular occasion or event, like a birthday, a holiday, or an anniversary. But if you ask me, the best parties are often thrown for no reason at all! Whether you’re painting the town red for your friend’s birthday or you’re throwing a party “just because,” check out …