MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Psychology says
the happiest older adults
aren't the ones
who stayed busy
By Lachlan Brown
- they're the ones who gave themselves permission to be interested in small things again without needing to justify why
As the U.S. population ages, the need for caregivers among older adults is on the rise. There’s growing evidence that family members are increasingly taking on these roles.
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Here’s What Your
Retirement Spending Rate
Should Be in 2026
By Christine Benz and Margaret Giles
New research shows that flexible withdrawal strategies can help you spend more in retirement.
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Increasing Mobility Options
For Older Adults
By Amber Ariate
Many older people find their mobility options become increasingly limited as they age. They rely more and more on family members to get around, and if they have given up driving, it is difficult to run errands or get to medical appointments.
Whether your retirement is filled with globe-trotting adventures or quiet days at home with family, chances are your earning power isn’t quite what it used to be. After all, you’re no longer clocking in (thankfully).
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14 Stores
That Offer the Best
Senior
in 2026
By Roxana Loomes
Many retailers offer senior discounts, even when they don't actively promote them.
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“If you want to be a Millionaire,
start with a billion dollars and
launch a new airline.”
Richard Branson
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The readership of this blog has gone down in recent months. And I fear it may be due to the direction which this blog has taken.Have I delved too far into the politics of the day and forgotten why I conceived this blog in the first place?↓
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Can You Afford
to Age in Place?
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How science and the rich
are looking for ways
to cure aging
and avoid death
By Lyudmila Zaglada
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Is Ageism
on the Menu?
By Arlene Schindler
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Caring for Aging Parents:
An Expert Guide to Easing
the Financial and
Emotional Strain
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Do You Really Need
$1 Million to Retire?
Maybe Not!
By Justin Pritchard
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Fun facts about airlines:
- Airline Pizza Delivery: Some airlines have joked about serving pizza on flights, but in reality, it’s a rare treat that’s sometimes offered as a fun upgrade for passengers on special routes.- Lost Luggage’s Secret Life: Thousands of luggage bags go missing every year, but many end up traveling more than their owners — some even get sent to different continents before being reunited!- The “Invisible” Seat: Some airlines have experimented with “invisible” seats in their advertising, making passengers wonder if they’re really sitting on something or just imagining it.- Overbooking Mischief: Airlines often overbook flights, and some passengers jokingly refer to their seat as “their” seat, only to find someone else sitting there — leading to humorous negotiations at the gate.- The Record for Most Shoes on a Plane: A passenger once set a quirky record by bringing so many pairs of shoes that they had to be stored in the overhead compartments — proving that sometimes, travel isn’t just about the destination but also about the footwear!↓
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Senior Citizen
Successfully Votes by Mail
After Ranting Against
Voting by Mail
By Claire Guinan
Donald Trump, the same person who said, “no more crooked mail-in ballots,” has successfully voted by mail in Florida.
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3 Tax Mistakes Boomers
Are Most Likely
To Make —
and How To Avoid Them
By Jamela Adam
If you’re older, there are certain tax laws that apply specifically to you or may be applied differently to you compared to younger taxpayers.
Dementia significantly increases the risk of food insecurity for older adults, especially those living alone, because it impairs their ability to shop, plan, prepare meals safely, and even remember to eat.
As concerns grow over Social Security’s long-term finances, a new proposal would limit the maximum benefits high-earning retirees can receive.
Each additional hour’s delay in breakfast was associated with an 8 to 11% increase in all-cause mortality risk, "As people get older, changes in health and daily routines can affect when they eat their meals,"
Balance naturally decreases as we get older. The good news is that balance is something you can work on. And it does not take long.
Quote_______________________
“The human body has two ends on it:
one to create with and one to sit on.
Sometimes people get their ends reversed.
When this happens they need
a kick in the seat of the pants”
Theodore Roosevelt
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By Robert Crickshire
In 2016, millions wore red hats and cheered for big changes. People wanted busy factories and safe borders for their families. They hoped for a proud country that stood tall again. Now, in March 2026, many people feel let down by those words. The MAGA dream promised wealth and peace for the whole country. This look shows where those promises fell short for Americans.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
A shocking 19% of retirees
say they’re living a ‘nightmare’
— how to save yourself from
the same terrible fate
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Older adults over 60
can cut cardiovascular risk
by walking 500
more steps a day
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Keeping the Elderly Sheep in Line
A plantation of oldsters.
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Is the Retirement Crisis
Really a Disability Crisis?
By David Weaver
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Gum disease
and the Mediterranean diet
are connected to inflammation.
Here’s how
By Sandee LaMotte
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Human Body Facts
The average human body contains enough Sulphur to kill all the fleas on the average dog, enough carbon to make 900 pencils, enough potassium to fire a toy cannon, enough fat to make seven bars of soap and enough water to fill a 50-litre barrel.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Is it better to be
a morning person or
a night owl?
What the science says.
By Laura Kiniry
The key isn’t waking up early—it’s syncing your life to your natural rhythm.
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The Best Strategies for
Consistent Retirement
Spending
By Amy C. Arnott, CFA
Four strategies to consider if you’re looking for a steady ‘paycheck equivalent’ from your retirement portfolio.
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Why many older adults
skip hard candy –
how aging can change
chewing and swallowing
By Sundeep Venkatesan
“Why don’t Grandma and Grandpa eat candy like we do?”
Swallowing is more complex than most people realize
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Coping with Changes
in Walking and Balance
as You Age
By Sarah Azman
You may not talk about it much, but the effort is real. Every walk to the kitchen or trip to the mailbox holds more risk and more weight.
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Researchers Identify
Older Adults Most at Risk
of Heat-Related Illness
...older adults are known to have a higher risk of heat stroke and related death, to have more heat-sensitive chronic conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes, and to be more likely to take medications that impair heat regulation.
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New 40‑Year Study
Links Coffee and Tea to
Sharper Thinking
Later in Life
BY LEILA SHERIDAN
Researchers say moderate caffeine intake could offer brain-health benefits, but the findings stop short of proving cause and effect.
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“The blind man aspires to appreciate
the beauty of the world he cannot see,
while the sighted man stares at his phone.”
― Rajesh`
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Yes, children, there was a time when there were no supermarkets or big-box stores. There were no shopping malls that sold everything from shoes to toilet seats. For us older baby boomers, if we wanted one-stop shopping, we didn't drive twenty miles. We walked, with a shopping cart, to the main street in our neighborhood. Just a few short blocks away, there were stores. Those stores could provide everything the modern mid-century shopper could want.Continue reading >>
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The 10 Best Travel Hacks
Every Active Retiree
Should Know
By Kathryn Pomroy
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If you’re still
wearing these 8 items,
you’re aging yourself
by at least a decade
By Maya Flores
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Balance Alert:
Have You Noticed These
Subtle Balance Changes?
By Claudine Zuridis
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More Seniors Are Renting
Than Ever Before.
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3 Misconceptions
About Social Security
Spousal Benefits
All Couples Should
Get to the Bottom Of
By Maurie Backman
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Here are 5 smart things to know
about smartphones:
1. Security Matters: Keep your software updated and use strong, unique passwords or biometric authentication to protect your personal data from hacking and theft.2. Battery Health: Proper charging habits, like avoiding full discharges and not overcharging, can extend your phone’s battery lifespan.3. App Permissions: Be cautious about granting apps access to your location, camera, microphone, and contacts. Only allow permissions that are necessary for the app’s functionality.4. Storage Management: Regularly clean out unused apps, photos, and files to keep your device running smoothly and prevent storage from filling up.5. Data Backup: Regularly back up your data to the cloud or an external device to prevent data loss in case of theft, damage, or software issues.↓
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