Monthly Archives: August 2016
Article offers advice on coping with older children living at home
It’s not that a growing number of adult children are choosing to live with their parents. It’s that parents are letting their sons and daughters move back in, or never leave in the first place. A recent article on the website empoweringparents.com cited a study showing that almost 53 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds… Read More »
Social media can have pitfalls for senior citizens
Facebook has been a boon to older people who wish to stay in touch with relatives and friends both near and far. But, according to a recent article in the AARP Bulletin, scams in which criminals attempt to steal personal information are on the rise in social media. “ ‘Phishing’ scams, in which criminals… Read More »
Research shows PTSD has negative impact on family
Post-traumatic stress disorder can wreak havoc on every aspect of the lives of veterans. According to “Partners of Veterans with PTSD: Research Findings,” an article the website of the Veterans Administration, this is especially true when it comes to family relationships. Alarmingly, these difficulties can, in turn, only make the PTSD worse. “Research that… Read More »