FRIDAY MAY 8, 2026
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Hard Work. Smaller Benefits...
The Social Security Administration calculates benefits in a capricious fashion, as directed by Congress. The divorced do well, while second earners pay a price.
They say that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. Social Security is a retirement plan designed by politicians. Here is a survey of the various ways that Social Security payouts are actuarially indefensible—and unjust.////My Best Time of Life Was When I Was...
Elderly residents were asked the simple question: “What was your favorite age of life?” A handful of people give their unique answers. Many of them are downright surprising.
\\\\Gig Work In Your 70's...
Age isn’t stopping older entrepreneurs from launching new ventures. Why?
They mentioned applying to jobs, but facing rejection in a “no-hire, no-fire” job market.////Gadgets For Staying at Home...
Aging in place allows senior citizens to remain in a familiar environment while keeping finances more manageable. But, there are also certain downsides. Fortunately, there are gadgets that will make things easier for them and their loved ones.
\\\\It's Not Storytelling...
Being a grandparent is one of the great joys of life. You get to love a child deeply, without the exhausting daily grind of parenting. But child psychologists say the role carries more weight than most grandparents realize. And there is one thing, above all else, they wish more grandparents would focus on.
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“Mrs. Robinson is a little dated now,
but it has nothing to do
with Joe DiMaggio.”
Paul Simon
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Initially, it was set at $200 million. Then it skyrocketed to $400 million. All of this was supposed to be funded through private donations. This meant that Trump’s wealthy pals were supposedly “patriotic” enough to cough up serious cash so that America wouldn’t face the shame of lacking a grand ballroom to host the world’s elite 1%.Continue reading...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Understanding Elder Law:
Why You May
Need an Attorney
By Jodi Ireland
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Everything you need
to know
about Alzheimer's
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Should seniors get
preventative MRIs?
By Rob Taub
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Study Reveals
The Age You Hit
The 'Tipping
Into Frailty
By Michelle Starr
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A smaller share
of older U.S. adults
live alone today
than in 1990
By Richard Fry
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Simon and Garfunkel's 'Mrs. Robinson'
Paul Simon originally workshopped the song under the working title 'Mrs. Roosevelt' before settling on 'Mrs. Robinson' for the film, and the finished recording won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969, making it one of the first rock songs to win that prestigious award in a ceremony still dominated by traditional pop. Director Mike Nichols used an early, unfinished version of the song in the film before the complete recording was available, and the song's association with the movie helped make it one of the most recognizable pop recordings of the decade. 'The Graduate' itself earned Nichols the Academy Award for Best Director.
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MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
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WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2026
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Social Security cuts??A recent report from U.S. Senate Democrats is warning Americans that changes to the Social Security Administration are making it “harder for Americans to get their benefits.” However, there are actually no benefit cuts taking effect just yet.
////The Habit That May Be Protecting Your Brain...
Most discussions about brain health center on supplements, diet, or mental exercise. But a large new study points to something far simpler sitting quietly in the middle of the afternoon. Preserving brain volume reflects greater neural reserve, the brain's built-in buffer against cognitive decline. A new study suggests habitual napping may be doing exactly that.
\\\\Psyc Meds For Older Adults…
An expanding pipeline of novel psychiatric medications with persistently thin evidence and significant safety concerns for older adults is fostering caution in prescribing among geriatricians. Prescribing decisions in older patients remain constrained by frailty, polypharmacy, and limited geriatric-specific data.
////Stay young. Travel...
A new study suggests travel could be a surprisingly powerful anti-aging tool. By viewing tourism through the lens of entropy, researchers found that positive travel experiences may help the body stay balanced and resilient. Activities like exploring new places, staying active, and connecting with others can boost immunity, metabolism, and stress recovery. However, stressful or unsafe travel could reverse these benefits.
\\\\Give Me the Car Keys Grandpa..
Age alone is not a reliable indicator. Many seniors remain safe, capable drivers well into their later years Warning signs such as frequent close calls, difficulty staying in lanes, confusion in familiar areas or slower response to traffic signals may indicate it is time to reassess driving habits.
////When A (Tiny) House is Not A Home...
Tiny Homes are even being used as a manageable way to age in place for seniors. But the more you look, the more you start to notice that these homes come in different shapes, sizes, and setups. It may seem like a small wording difference, but it can lead to big misunderstandings if you’re not careful.
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“Vaccines save lives;
fear endangers them.
It's a simple message
parents need to
keep hearing.”
Jeffrey Kluger
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Earlier this year, I got my yearly flu shot, and tomorrow I’m set to receive my Covid booster (that’s my fourth one since the pandemic started). Clearly, I’m not against vaccines.Editor's note: See how the US FDA blocked Covid, shingles vaccine safety studies.↓
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Government Research
Cuts Hit Older Adults
By Elaine Silvestrini
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If you're over 60
and still doing these
8 types of travel,
you're aging better
than your peers
By Adam Kelton
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Why Rheumatoid Arthritis
Often Defies Drugs
(& What Else you Can Try)
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How Much It Costs
To Keep a Pet
in Retirement
— and What Most Owners
Don’t Budget For
By Jamela Adam
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9 Mediterranean
eating traditions
that promote
healthy aging
By Jordan Cooper
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Facts About The Salk Vaccine
Jonas Salk famously refused to patent the polio vaccine in 1955. When Edward R. Murrow asked Salk who owned the patent, what was Salk's exact reply, and what was the estimated financial cost of that decision?When CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow asked Jonas Salk who owned the patent on the polio vaccine during a 1955 television interview, Salk replied, 'Well, the people, I would say. Could you patent the sun?' The decision to forgo the patent is estimated to have cost Salk and the University of Pittsburgh approximately $7 billion in potential royalties in today's dollars. The vaccine was announced as safe and effective on April 12, 1955, the tenth anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, a president who had himself been paralyzed by polio.
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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
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