Welcome to our new once-a-week edition of TheSeniorLog.com!

We’ve made a few changes, but don’t worry—all your favorite features are still here, including “FYI” and our cartoons. We hope you enjoy the fresh new look and continue to stop by each Monday for the latest updates, stories, and a few laughs along the way.

Thanks for reading!

— Bruce

About 11% of people with Stage 1 hypertension may be able to forgo medication if they don't have any other heart risk factors, according to a new report. A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re otherwise in relatively good health.

Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide, explains, "Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. The focus is on comfort and quality of life rather than on curing illnesses. "Scammers target individuals who reside in a facility or attendees at Health Fairs to sign them up for services they don't need. 

How the Scam Works:

Your quality of life hinges not only on the size of your nest egg but also on a select group of possessions that can boost your health, protect your independence and expand your options.

With that in mind, here are five essential things worth owning in your golden years....

This economic reality may leave some seniors reconsidering their retirement income strategies, with annuities emerging as one potential solution. By purchasing an annuity, retirees can secure a guaranteed income stream for life, but given today's unusual landscape, there are a few things retirees should know before buying one.

Don’t overlook these unusual symptoms as flu season approaches

Feeling off but not spiking a fever? That doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have the flu, COVID or other common illnesses that circulate this time of year. Many of the early warning signs of common infections appear differently in older adults — and some of the symptoms can be surprising.  

For decades, older Americans could count on their monthly Social Security check arriving in the mail. But in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) was ordered to move to electronic payments. But the small group who still rely on paper checks will need support to make the transition and avoid scams. Vulnerable older adults will now have to consider banking access, fraud prevention, family involvement, digital literacy and their comfort level with an electronic payment system.

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Technology After 60: 

Could the Right Tools 

Make Your Next Chapter

Even Better?

By Jim Smith 

Technology After 60 Is Not a New Challenge Most of us have been adapting to change our entire lives.

We have watched handwritten letters give way to email and paper maps yield to GPS. Many of us maintain friendships across continents and stay connected to children, grandchildren, and communities through technology that would have seemed unimaginable just a few decades ago. And now, artificial intelligence is simply the latest technology asking us to adapt once again.

The FBI released an urgent security warning to the public about a fast-acting scam targeting Microsoft 365 users on Teams, Outlook and OneDrive.

The agency warned that the hacking platform Kali365 seeks out OAuth device codes, allowing scammers to sneak past multifactor authentication codes, and without the need for a password, to access Microsoft accounts.

Scammers will send a phishing email impersonating a trusted document-sharing service with a device code and instructions on how to verify, according to the FBI.

I couldn't help feeling a little pride on Saturday as I watched President Trump standing in front of his newly renovated "free" 747-8, talking up all its features. I have to admit, it's a beautiful aircraft, and I even like the new paint scheme. It looks exactly like what you'd expect a head of state—maybe even a king or sultan—to fly around in. Best of all, we're told the cost of converting the plane to meet Air Force requirements came in at just under $400 million.

Did we really need to spend that kind of money on a new Air Force One? Maybe. But here's where it gets interesting.

At the same time, there's the long-running project to convert two Boeing 747-8s into the next generation of Air Force One aircraft. Thanks to delays, redesigns, and endless technology upgrades, the price tag has ballooned to more than $4.3 billion, with total costs expected to reach nearly $5.7 billion by 2031.

That got me thinking about all the other "must-have" projects our illustrious leader has spent our tax dollars on—

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The tradition dates back centuries.

    • Men’s clothing buttons are usually on the right side because wealthy men were often dressed by servants, and this made buttoning easier for a right-handed servant facing them. 

    • Women’s clothing buttons are usually on the left side because wealthy women were also dressed by maids, and the opposite arrangement was considered easier for the maid. 

Today, the difference remains mostly because of tradition rather than any practical reason. Many modern garments ignore the rule altogether.

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FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026

THE SENIOR LOG

News And information For Today’s Seniors

This Will be 

The Last Edition Of Our 

Thrice Weekly Blog

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this blog lately, and I’ve finally made a decision that’s been on my mind for quite some time.Going forward, I’ll be cutting back from three posts a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) to just one post each Monday.

There are a few reasons behind this change.

One is that readership has dropped off a bit over the last few months. Apparently, having fresh content three times a week isn’t as important as I once thought.

The other reason is personal. I’d like to spend more time digging up interesting news, stories, and topics without constantly watching the calendar and worrying about another deadline every three days.

Don’t worry—the features you’ve come to expect, including editorials, FYIs, and cartoons, aren’t going anywhere. They’ll still be here, just not quite as often.

As always, thanks for reading and for your continued support.  ...Bruce

NEWS FOR YOU TO USE

Is Being Sexual After 60 
Just About the Sex? 
Absolutely Not!

There are many limiting beliefs and outdated stories about sexuality that can make you feel your inner flame is all but gone as you age. This article and the accompanying video begin a new, 10-part exclusive series for Sixty and Me readers titled “Improve Your Lifestyle After 60 by Boosting Your Sexual Confidence.”

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Cleaning Out 
My Parents' House 
Taught Me 
What's Enough

Through the years, Mom and Dad did several "big declutters" and yet so much stuff remained. “Cleaning out their house after their death stirred up much emotion, sadness, happiness, nostalgia and an expected desire for a more minimalist life.”

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Coping with Changes
in Walking and Balance 
as You Age. 

There are ways to walk with confidence again, even if your pace is different than it used to be. You do not have to face this struggle alone.

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How Often 
Should Grandparents 
See Their Grandchildren?

According to research, grandparents in the US see their grandchildren an average of about 2-4 times per month. This frequency may differ among families and is influenced by various factors. Let's explore the average frequency of visits, factors influencing visit frequency, and the role of emotional closeness in determining visit frequency.

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Getting too much 
may increase 

dementia risk 
as much as 28%

or too little sleep 

A new study found getting both the recommended amount of physical activity and sleep may be key to helping reduce a person’s dementia risk. Researchers determined that getting either too little or too much sleep may increase dementia risk.

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RMDs: 
The Retirement 
Tax Surprise 
That Catches Many 
Off Guard

If you have a traditional IRA or 401(k), the IRS eventually requires you to start withdrawing from it. The money you pull out is taxable income. That might sound manageable, but the ripple effects can go much further than a bigger tax bill.

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"When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry."

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In Defense Of Donald Trump

I know what you're thinking: "Bruce has come down with a bad case of TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome)." After all, who in their right mind would defend our 47th president?

But hear me out. I'm not defending—or even condoning—the policies that he and his band of not-so-merry men have pushed. What I am defending is something much simpler: an old man's right to be an old man.

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MONDAY, JUNE 22 , 2026 
©2026 Bruce Cooper

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