Common Sense Health Advice
By Preston Houston This column is about common sense health--practical, everyday ways to deal with the changes most of us face as we get older. Let's start with a few of the big ones. READ MORE
Find Help Caring For a Loved One
Caring for an aging loved one is hard, especially when you don't know where to turn. The free, online Bay Area Caregiver Resource Guide from ActiveOver50 will help you take the first step.
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2025 $$ Wrap-Up
By Evelyn Preston
In the midst of holidays, who’s got time to read! So my gift to Scoop readers is to shorten and share special news and views l found throughout the year. READ MORE
How December
Changed My Life When we were younger, we made promises:
“I’ll never eat dinner before 7.”
“I’ll never complain about driving at night.”
“I’ll never turn the TV volume up.”
Then Decembers rolled around. READ MORE
Senior Housing Options in the SF Bay Area Thinking about Senior Living but not sure what to do next? The choices can feel overwhelming. Independent living? Assisted living? Memory care? CCRCs? READ MORE
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"Why Selling a Home "As-Is" May Be a Smart Call
By Sebastian "Seb" Frey
For hundreds of thousands of Bay Area homeowners considering a move, the conventional wisdom suggests they fix up the home before selling to “get top dollar.” Big mistake! READ MORE
New Bay Area Home Improvement Guide
Choosing the right contractor or handyman can make all the difference between a dream project and a nightmare. That's why we created the Bay Area Home Improvement Guide. READ MORE
When It's Someone You Love
By Katie Cooney
Is someone you love struggling to live safely at home alone?
Are daily tasks becoming overwhelming or do they need more care than family can provide? READ MORE
Sometimes You Don't Need a Lawyer No attorney was willing to make a small amendment to our revocable living trust. They all insisted we needed a brand-new trust with quotes from $3,500 to $6,500. ChatGPT did it. FREE. READ MORE
Tips On Buying a New Car
By Larry Hayes Buying a new car can be stressful, confusing and expensive. But with good information, persistence and a little help from ChatGTP, it doesn’t have to be. READ MORE
The Stark Beauty of The Faroe Islands
By Don Mankin The wind blasted me as I neared the edge of the cliff. Leaning into the gust, I struggled to keep on my feet. Deciding that my safety was more important than another spectacular view, I reluctantly turned back. READ MORE