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What is Ageism and 5 Ways to Stop It

Ageism is all around us. You may or may not realize that negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors toward older people…

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10 Best Vacation Ideas and Destinations

When you planned vacations in the past, your criteria may have leaned toward the practical. For instance, you might have…

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Caregiving Tips: Understanding Your Parent’s Perspective

Shirley Tulin, 93, feels lucky that her adult children don't make care decisions or call the shots for her. The…

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Seven Ways to Exercise Your Brain

Many people fear a loss of thinking skills and memory as they age. But there are steps you can take…

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Yoga for Every Body

Yoga has many benefits for every body at every age and, contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be…

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Older Adults Are Gaining Experience and Reaping the Benefits of Virtual Reality

Eugenia Plant lives in a nursing home. And yet, since she has been there, virtual reality (VR) has taken her…

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Tips to Prepare Your Air Conditioning Unit for Summer

Warm weather is coming, and the last thing you want to discover as you prepare your home for summer is…

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Workouts to Try If You’re Starting from Scratch

Working out is one of those important-but-not-urgent tasks that can easily fall to the bottom of your to-do list. We're…

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Older Adults Experience the Positive Affects of Creative Aging

When Samir Saad, 67, retired from his early education job at Head Start two years ago, he felt isolated and…

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Renting after Home Owning: A Pros and Cons List

The “rent or own" decision isn't just a conundrum for millennials. A growing number of baby boomers and retirees are…

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