THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 17 2026
Uber Updates
Senior Accounts
So Older Adults Can
Manage Rides
on Their Own
Uber has updated its Senior Accounts to make the app easier for older adults to use independently. The new features are designed to simplify booking and managing rides, while still allowing family members or caregivers to provide support when needed. The goal is to give seniors greater control and confidence when getting around.
Research suggests that one of the simplest ways to lower your risk of dementia may be regular physical activity. Exercise can improve blood flow to the brain, support heart health, and help control conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, all of which are linked to dementia risk. The takeaway is simple: staying active as you age may help protect both your body and your brain.
Inheritance taxes can take a bite out of what you leave behind, but most people won’t owe federal estate tax because the exemption is very high. Depending on where you live, however, state estate or inheritance taxes may apply. Common ways to reduce potential taxes include making gifts during your lifetime, using trusts, and carefully planning how assets such as homes, investments, and retirement accounts are passed to heirs. Good estate planning can help protect more of your assets for the people you want to receive them.
Medicare can be confusing, and small mistakes can sometimes cost you money or limit your coverage. Common mistakes include missing enrollment deadlines, choosing a plan without comparing costs and coverage, overlooking prescription-drug coverage, failing to review your plan each year, and not understanding what Medicare does—and doesn’t—cover. Taking time to review your options and make changes when needed can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and coverage problems.
Arthritis can make everyday activities more difficult, from walking and climbing stairs to simply opening a jar. But understanding the condition, knowing how to manage its symptoms, and making healthy lifestyle choices can help. Here’s a look at arthritis, ways to combat its effects, and practical tips for coping with it.
Trouble Losing Weight
as You Get Older?
It’s not Impossible
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6 Grocery Habits
That Are Draining
Your Wallet
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Soft Hiking:
The Walk in the Woods
Made for Seniors
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The Role of
Senior Centers
in Promoting
Active Aging
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"In the devil's theology,
the important thing is to be
absolutely right and to prove
that everybody else is
absolutely wrong."
Thomas Merton
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The "Devils Advocate" Is Real
The term “devil’s advocate” is a familiar label for someone who argues a position they don’t agree with just to make a point, but its origins are more literal than you might expect. In 1587, Pope Sixtus V established the position of promotor fidei (meaning “promoter ofthe faith”), popularly known as advocatus diaboli, or devil’s advocate, as part of the process of beatification or canonization — aka becoming a saint. The devil’s advocate was the church’s skeptic, picking apart stories of reported “miracles” to argue against someone’s sainthood. The advocate had to be present for any part of the sainthood process to be considered valid.
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WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 16 2026
Social Security
COLA Update:
What Today’s
Inflation Report
Means for Seniors
By Aliss Higham
The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 3.5 percent in the 12 months through August
Millions of Social Security recipients now have a much clearer picture of how large their 2027 cost-of-living adjustment could be after the federal government released the second of three inflation readings used to calculate next year's increase.
Recent advancements have made a significant impact in senior care, which is a sector that’s getting the most out of developments in AI and big data tools. It’s only a matter of time before retirement communities adopt new approaches in dealing with the needs of the elderly and their families. Here’s a quick list of the trends that will continue to shape the field of senior care for years to come.
Some aging adults can’t imagine living anywhere but their own home. But living alone can become challenging as people get older. Home maintenance tasks, transportation needs and other challenges can make it difficult to stay at home safely.
Here are their tips for handling some common challenges of aging at home.
Many Americans dream of relocating in retirement to stretch their nest eggs, and they often do it by moving to low-tax states.Choosing a state with no income tax, like Florida, or lower tax rates promises relief for retirees tapping 401(k)s. But such moves are rarely just about savings. For some, total spending remains almost the same, or even rises, but funds shift toward upgraded amenities or travel.Read more...
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This 3-Ingredient Pasta
Is Better Than
Mac and Cheese
and Is Ready
in 5 Minutes
By Sarra Sedghi
Lasagna sheet pasta with tomato sauce and cheese on plate...
What kitchen tasks can you accomplish in five minutes? You could boil a soft egg, hand-wash a few dishes, or wipe your counters and high-traffic surfaces—or you could prepare a simple yet satisfying meal that only requires three ingredients and will have your tablemates asking for seconds.
Increasing
Mobility Options
For Older Adults
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7 Clever Ways
Retirees Are Earning
Up to $1K
Per Month
From Home
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14 Stores That Offer
the Best
Senior Discounts
in 2026
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Third Places:
The Secret to
Staying Connected
After 65
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"Hearing nuns' confessions is like
being stoned to death with popcorn."
Fulton J. Sheen
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Popcorn Facts to Munch On
• Popcorn is thousands of years old. Archaeologists have found evidence that people in Mexico were popping corn as far back as around 3,600 BCE.• Not every corn kernel can pop. Popcorn comes from a special variety of corn with a hard outer shell and just the right amount of moisture inside. When heated, that moisture turns to steam and makes the kernel explode.• Popcorn can pop up to 3 feet into the air. When a kernel bursts, the expanding starch can send the popped corn flying several feet upward.
• It isn't just a movie-theater snack. During the Great Depression, popcorn was relatively inexpensive, making it a popular treat when many other snacks were too costly.• Popcorn can be good for you—before the extras. Plain, air-popped popcorn is a whole grain and provides fiber. The butter, salt, sugar and other toppings are what can quickly turn it into a much heavier snack.
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