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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:29 +0000

Aging in Place vs. Senior Community Living: Which Is Right for You? Quick Summary: Both aging in place and moving to a senior living community have real advantages and real trade-offs. This post walks through the […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:55:32 +0000

10 Signs it's Time for Senior Care: Expert Advice While it’s not always easy to know when it’s time, experts say the following signs could mean you need to talk with your parents about changing the […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:33:23 +0000

4 Budget Hacks for Seniors Facing Higher 2026 Medicare Premiums For millions of retirees, the 2026 Medicare premium increase is arriving at exactly the wrong time. Grocery prices remain elevated, utilities are […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:27:52 +0000

Money Matters: Top 10 Budgeting Tips for Older Adults Key Takeaways Living on a fixed income is hard when prices rise but your monthly budget doesn’t. If you’re worried about the … Read More »

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:24:07 +0000

13 Ways to Stick to Your Retirement Budget in 2026 For retirees on fixed incomes, setting and sticking to a budget has never been more critical. Even though income is limited, many expenses are not […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:20 +0000

2026 Retirement Tax Strategies Most Retirees Will Miss As you transition into retirement, managing your finances shifts from accumulation to distribution, and with that comes a new set of tax challenges […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:03:10 +0000

New Charitable Giving Tax Rules 2026: Deduction Changes, Explained Published April 2026 Charitable giving can be a meaningful way to support the causes and communities you care about. As you think ahead to yo […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:28 +0000

Tax-Friendly Charitable-Giving Strategies for Retirees Charitable giving isn’t just for heavy hitters whose names are etched on plaques on the walls of museums and hospitals. It’s also for gen […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:14:18 +0000

Is There a Credit Card Debt Relief Program for Seniors? Many seniors struggle with credit card debt, but there are strategies that can help reduce balances and payments.Muhammad Aqib/Getty Images Credit […]

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:11:08 +0000

Retirees Should Use These 3 Strategies to Get Rid of Debt in 2026, Experts Say There are a few different ways for retirees to try and tackle their expensive card debt as the new year rolls around.Boy_Anupong/Getty Images As […]

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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0000

The Civil War: A Beginner’s Guide to America’s Defining Conflict A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is lowered to a truck for removal Friday, May 19, 2017, from Lee Circle in New Orleans. AP Photo/Scott […]

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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:51:22 +0000

World War II, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history, involved more than 50 nations and was fought on land, sea and air in nearly every […]

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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:29:13 +0000

Behind the Curtain: How Stagecraft Brings Stories to Life Ask the bombardier beetle—or rather, its enemies—if hydrogen peroxide has any biological use. Most of us think of hydrogen peroxide as a ste […]

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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:26:21 +0000

Shakespeare for Everyone: Why His Stories Still Speak to Us William Shakespeare: A biography Since William Shakespeare lived more than 400 years ago, and many records from that time are lost or never […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:08:14 +0000

The Hidden Life of Trees: How Forests Communicate A British Columbia rainforest, where Douglas firs soar more than 160 feet, supports 23 native tree species. Diàna Markosian I’m walking in the Eif […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:56:39 +0000

The Wonders of the Human Brain: How It Keeps Learning at Any Age As a person gets older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. Read these articles to learn how to help keep your brain as […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:47:05 +0000

The Printing Press: The Machine That Spread Knowledge The printing press is a device that allows for the mass production of uniform printed matter, mainly text in the form of books, pamphlets and […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:43:19 +0000

The Story of the Telephone: How Alexander Graham Bell Connected the World On Sunday March 7, 1965, about six hundred people began a fifty-four mile march from Selma, Alabama to the state capitol in Montgomery. They were d […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:34:44 +0000

In the 1800s, new iron and steel production processes revolutionized the world of construction. With sturdy metal beams as their building blocks, a […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:31:18 +0000

The Story of the Great Wall of China Walking across a wobbly bridge can make even the most stoic among us get a bit panicky. But not all bridges wobble, and scientists have long puzzled […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:26:57 +0000

The Silk Road: The Ancient Highway That Connected the World The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe. Established when the Han Dynasty in […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:17:05 +0000

Nelson Mandela: A Life of Courage and Forgiveness South Africa has one of the continent’s biggest and most developed economies. For some 40 years it was ruled by a white minority government, when […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:13:26 +0000

The Real Life of Eleanor Roosevelt Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? Eleanor Roosevelt was an author, speaker, and humanitarian who was the longest-serving first lady of the United States […]

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:57:04 +0000

The Rosetta Stone: How One Artifact Unlocked Ancient Egypt Object TypestelaMuseum numberEA24TitleObject: The Rosetta StoneDescriptionPart of grey and pink granodiorite stela bearing … Read More »

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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:49:55 +0000

The Accidental Discovery That Changed Medicine: Penicillin The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), also known as murder hornets, can brutally attack and wipe out entire honeybee colonies in hours. Once th […]

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Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:57:22 +0000

The Impressionists: The Rebels Who Changed ArtForeverIn 1874, a group of artists called the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers, etc. organized an exhibition in Paris that launched the […]

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Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:49:46 +0000

“Why Van Gogh’s Art Still Moves Us Today” Summary of Vincent van Gogh The iconic tortured artist, Vincent Van Gogh strove to convey his emotional and spiritual state in each of his […]

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0000

Harriet Tubman: The Woman Who Led Hundreds to Freedom Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led dozens of fugitive slaves to freedom along the route of the Underground […]

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:12:23 +0000

The True Story Behind the Statue of Liberty People Who were the people behind the Statue? Learn about the designers, builders, and others instrumental in the creation of the Statue of […]

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:10:16 +0000

How the American Revolution Really Began An artist’s rendering imagines what Cassini must have looked like as it headed on the first of a series of orbits between Saturn and its […]

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:02:41 +0000

What Your Body Actually Needs to Eat After 60 — Food Group by Food Group Making smart food choices is an important part of healthy aging. Understanding the different food groups — and how much of each s … Read More »

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:53:04 +0000

What the Science Says: How Your Nutritional Needs Change After 60 — and What to Do About It As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses such … Read More »

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:49:53 +0000

Six Simple Shifts That Can Transform Your Health After 60 — Starting With Your Next Meal Key Takeaways March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to learn about healthy eating habits. Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet […]

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:27:12 +0000

Smart Homes Are Getting Better at Aging with You — Here's the Science Abstract Despite the potential of smart home technologies (SHT) to support everyday activities, the implementation rate of such technology in the […]

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:22:29 +0000

The Privacy Tradeoff: What Older Adults Really Think About Smart HomeSurveillance Abstract Background:Smart home technology (SHT) can be useful for aging in place or health-related purposes. However, surveillance studies have […]

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:18:47 +0000

Your Home Just Got Smarter — And It May Have Saved Her Life Mobility disabilities, defined as a “serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs,” affect approximately 21 percent of adults 65 years of age and […]

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:48:38 +0000

If You Fall, Know What to Do: Safe Ways to Get Up or Call for Help A fair amount of media and medical attention is paid to preventing falls among older adults — but there are times when people fall, despite taking t […]

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:42:10 +0000

Proven Fall-Prevention Programs: Find the Right Class, Exercise, orSupport for You Key Takeaways Learn more about the evidence-based falls prevention programs that can help older adults reduce the risk of falling. Falls are […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:24:52 +0000

It's Not Just About the Brain — Learning Builds Community TooThe Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Seniors: Boosting Cognitive Health with Engaging Activities How Engaging in Lifelong Learning and Puzzles […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:23:27 +0000

Eat for Your Brain, Your Bones, and Your IndependenceMore people are surviving to an older age. Eating well is vital for everyone at all ages. Your daily food choices can make an important difference in […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:21:00 +0000

The Rules Have Changed — Here's What Eating-Well Really Means Now Picture this: You’re sitting at the breakfast table, maybe with a coffee in hand, eyeing a piece of toast or a bowl of cereal. For years, you’ve hea […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:18:08 +0000

Supplements That Help — And the Cautions Worth Knowing No matter your age, sleep quality is critical to your overall health. A good night’s sleep facilitates physical healing, hormone regulation, memory c […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:16:47 +0000

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE REMEDIES FOR SLEEPLESSNESS Nothing much beats a solid night’s sleep. A night uninterrupted by worry, pain, or the need to go to the bathroom. A night undisturbed by b […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:13:13 +0000

A Geropsychologist's Take on What Really Matters in Later Life There is a quiet shift that often happens somewhere in the 60s or 70s that many people do not anticipate. For most of life, we are oriented toward […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:12:01 +0000

REDISCOVERING PURPOSE AFTER RETIREMENT Aging is often associated with retirement, reduced responsibilities, and a slower pace of life. However, psychological research shows that the need […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:07:58 +0000

Your Home Is the Biggest Risk Factor — Here's How to Fix It Objective To evaluate and summarize the best evidence for fall prevention measures in community-dwelling elderly individuals. Methods A […]

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Mon, 25 May 2026 04:05:50 +0000

Move More, Fall Less: The Exercise Programs That Work Explore the evidence-based programs that are proven to help older adults reduce their risk of falling. They benefit individual health and give a […]