Life After 50
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Can’t Drive After a Medical Procedure? These Tips Can Help You Get Home
Whether you’re having minor surgery, a colonoscopy, or just getting your eyes dilated during a trip to the opthalmologist, being able to rely on someone else for a lift home from the hospital or doctor’s office is welcome relief (and…
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Survey: 87% of People Steal From Hotels — and Boomers Have the Stickiest Fingers
Sure, we all take those little bottles of shampoo and conditioner from the hotel when we get them (don’t we?), but apparently, that’s not the limit for most people. According to a recent study of 1,000 people by Passport-Photo.Online, 87%…
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21 Groundbreaking Movies That Boomers Love
From “Pulp Fiction” and “Citizen Kane” to “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “Parasite,” there will always be stand-out movies that resonate with audiences across the world and become part of the zeitgeist. Boomers were able to watch some of…
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America’s Oldest Person Dies at 115
Living to 100 is no easy feat, especially with U.S. life expectancy slipping to 76.4 years. But Bessie Hendricks, a former teacher, who began her career in a one-room schoolhouse, surpassed expectations by living long enough to become a supercentenarian…
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What to Do When a Loved One Dies
The death of a loved one can be overwhelming. But even while processing the grief in the days and weeks afterward, those left behind are expected to finalize the affairs, responsibilities, and financial accounts of the deceased friend or family…
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Fulfilling, Productive Things to Do in Retirement
Some choose retirement, and some have retirement thrust upon them. Modern retirees face decades of free time to fill with leisure activities, socializing, contributing to a community or cause, pursuing hobbies — or working, either for the income or for…
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Top-Rated Hearing Aids You Can Now Buy Over the Counter
Thanks to a new rule from the Food and Drug Administration, we’ve been able to buy hearing aids over the counter — without a prescription or doctor’s appointment — since…
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Kids Use Landline Phone For the First Time, and It’s Making People Feel Old
Families used to gather around the telephone just to marvel at the technology, the magical ability to talk to someone across the globe. While we might take Alexander Graham Bell’s…
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Medicare Part B To Cost Seniors Less Next Year
Starting next year, retirees will spend less on monthly premiums for Medicare’s Part B plan — the first time there’s been a decrease in a decade. The 3% decrease also affects…
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The Best Tech Gifts and Gadgets for Seniors
Whether you’re shopping for grandma and grandpa, a dear friend, or for yourself, you’re sure to find holiday inspiration with our favorite tech gifts for seniors. Need something sentimental? Load…
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RV Safety Products For Seniors and RVers With Disabilities
Those living the RV life need to hit the road with more than just a sense of adventure. Gear that offers a helping hand can be a lifesaver. Read on…
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Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out
So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…
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The Oldest World Leaders Currently in Power
Queen Elizabeth II, who had been the oldest world leader still in power, has died, Buckingham Palace announced. The queen — who celebrated her 96th birthday and 70 years on the…
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The Big Challenges Seniors Face in Everyday Life
The so-called golden years can be filled with frustrating issues, from the simple to the complex. Despite each human being’s uniqueness, there are some common challenges that those who reach…
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Napping Can Raise the Risk of Heart Disease in Older Adults, Recent Study Says
Daytime napping might increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study of older adults from the American Heart Association (AHA). The research, published in late July, looked…
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Best Cruises for Senior Couples Under $100 a Night
Cruising in your golden years just makes sense. No driving, no stairs, 24/7 room service, and a calendar packed with activities and shore excursions. It’s a low-effort holiday for time-rich…
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23 Things You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s
As baby boomers continue to advance in age, dementia and Alzheimer’s are in the spotlight more than ever — especially considering today’s Americans are living longer lives than previous generations.…
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12 Budget Vacation Destinations for Seniors
Seniors with time on their hands and an itch to explore will find that these destinations offer plenty to do and places to stay, all at affordable prices.
