WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2026
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Forced Into Early Retirement?
Here’s How to CopeNobody plans to leave their career earlier than they wanted to. But it happens. While people often think retirement is something everyone looks forward to, that assumption overlooks how much of our identity is tied to our work.
////Questions to Ask
Before MovingSomewhere Newin RetirementMoving somewhere new in retirement can sound wonderfully simple at first. But a retirement move is different from a vacation, and it is different from relocating for a job. Before you fall in love with a charming town, a low-tax state, or a beautiful listing online, it helps to slow down and ask a few practical questions.
\\\\Cognitive Decline
an Emerging Dangerto Retirement SavingsMany media reports list market volatility and rising costs as risks to retirement savings, but a new study by LIMRA finds that age-related cognitive decline can also jeopardize retirement security. “Decision Risk and the Desirability of Protected Income,” shows how cognitive decline can lead to decision making risk, where retirees make choices that can threaten savings, including missing payments and accidental fraud.
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Highest Among Florida’sOlder AdultsFlorida’s year-round sunshine and intense ultraviolet (UV) exposure help drive one of the nation’s heaviest skin cancer burdens, with older adults shouldering much of the impact. The Sunshine State has the nation’s second-highest melanoma incidence rate.
\\\\Can tobacco damage
your spine and bones?Many people do not know that tobacco has a severe effect on bone and spine health. Any kind of tobacco consumption, be it cigarette smoking, chew or other forms of tobacco, can cause harm to the bones, spinal structure, and can lead to chronic musculoskeletal health issues.
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“The post office is raising
the price of stamps again.
I heard that and said to myself,
'If only there was an inexpensive
electronic way of communicating.'”
David Letterman
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By Robert Crickshire
Volunteering can be a wonderful activity for senior citizens. After retirement, many older adults find themselves with more free time and fewer daily responsibilities. Volunteering gives them a chance to stay active, meet new people, and continue making a positive difference in their communities.One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is improved mental health. Helping others can create a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Many seniors feel happier and more fulfilled when they know they are contributing to a meaningful cause. Volunteering can also reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, which are common challenges for some older adults.Continue reading...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Experiencing Cold Feet After 60?
8 Possible Causes and
3 Ways to Remedy the Situation
By Jessica Hegg
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Healthy Aging Expert
Reveals the No. 1
Nutrient He Prioritizes for
Long-Term Health
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The Medicare Charge
That’s Taking a Bigger Bite
Out of Social Security Checks
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Women Over 40 Always Ask Me
About the Best Moisturizers f
or Mature Skin—
These 11 Were Winners
in Our Testing
By Tatiana Boncompagni
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Psychology’s
Latest Advice
on Aging Well
Reviewed by Margaret Foley
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Facts About the U.S. Post Office
The United States Postal Service (USPS) traces its roots back to 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General.- The USPS serves more than 160 million addresses across the country, including homes and businesses in remote rural areas that many private carriers do not regularly serve.- The USPS headquarters in Washington, D.C., has its own unique ZIP Code: 20260.- The Postal Service processes and delivers billions of letters, packages, and other mail pieces annually, making it one of the largest mail systems in the world.- Unlike most federal agencies, the Postal Service receives very little taxpayer funding for its regular operations. Most of its revenue comes from the sale of postage, products, and services.↓
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MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
What Walking Really Does
for Our Aging BodiesWalking increases blood flow, strengthens bones, improves blood pressure, and provides cardio for the heart if we set a good pace. Walking clears out the cobwebs in our brains, creates clearer thinking, and relieves depression.
////7 Signs You May Be
a Helicopter GrandparentHelicopter Grandparenting is described as overinvolvement in the grandchildren’s lives. It shows up as questioning the parents’ choices, undermining their approach, and making suggestions that, even when kindly meant, send the message that Mom and Dad are not doing it right.
\\\\How Playing Mahjong
Can Boost Brain Healthand Support Healthy Aging?Playing mahjong boosts brain health because it mixes fun, focus, and social time—all key for staying sharp as we age.
The game strengthens thinking skills by engaging memory, pattern recognition, strategy, and quick decision-making in every changing round.////These problem-solving devices
can seniors maintain independenceI talked with experts about the best tech to help seniors maintain independence and curated a list of gadgets that align with their recommendations. If you’re a caretaker, I’m also sharing tips for how caretakers can help loved ones incorporate these devices into their lives.
\\\\Using Venmo, Zelle,
and Cash App SafelyThe stories about scams tied to mobile payment apps are enough to make anyone hesitate. They did for me. I’m usually quick to try new tech, but this was one area where I held back.
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“Trust is like blood pressure.
It's silent, vital to good health,
and if abused it can be deadly.”
Frank K. Sonnenberg
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I'm really grateful for my friends, both the ones I've had for ages and the new ones I've made. They help me stay grounded and focused, which is super important now that I've hit my 80s and I'm living in an assisted living place. Plus, they definitely help me avoid doing something drastic when the boredom and monotony of life here gets overwhelming.Continue reading...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The Benefits of Biking
for Seniors,
Including the Mental
and Physical Payoffs
By Laura Williams Bustos, M.S.
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Taking Pressure
OFF Your Eyes
– or How to Use
Voice-to-Text
By Amy Downing
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Shingles vaccination
is linked to slower
biological aging
in older adults
By Hugo Francisco de Souza
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Wearable health tech
is everywhere.
Here’s how it works best.
By Avery Newmark
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Elderly, Oldster or Senior
– What Do Older People
Prefer to Be Called?
By RABBI BARBARA AIELLO
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Facts About Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure measures the force of blood against your artery walls.- It is recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (when the heart beats) over diastolic pressure (when the heart rests between beats).- Normal blood pressure is generally considered to be around 120/80 mmHg.Readings consistently above this level may indicate high blood pressure, while much lower readings may indicate low blood pressure.- High blood pressure often has no symptoms.Because many people feel fine even when their blood pressure is elevated, it is often called the “silent killer.”- Lifestyle choices can affect blood pressure.- Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing salt intake, limiting alcohol, and avoiding tobacco can help keep blood pressure in a healthy range.- Blood pressure tends to increase with age.As arteries become less flexible over time, many older adults are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure and related health problems.- Regular blood pressure checks can help detect problems early and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
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