Past Issues

Dive into a collection of past posts and rediscover timeless content.

7 min read

Lighting Changes That Make a Bigger Difference Than You Expect, Social Connection and Healthy Aging, and When to Claim Social Security

Simple lighting upgrades that can make your home more comfortable, how strong social connections support health and longevity, and what to know about the timing of Social Security benefits.

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Hosting Family Without Feeling Like You’re “On Duty,” Protecting Your Vision After 60, and Avoiding Medicare Enrollment Mistakes

How to enjoy family visits without constantly playing host, science-backed ways to protect your eyesight as you age, and the Medicare enrollment mistakes that can prove costly later.

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When People Start Turning to You Naturally, Why Walking Alone Isn't Enough for Aging Muscles, and How Older Adults Can Protect Their Assets

How trust and reliability lead people to seek your guidance, why strength training matters alongside walking as you age, and practical ways older adults can safeguard their assets.

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Why Some Errands Feel Enjoyable, Early-Morning Exercise and Heart Health, and Preparing for a Smaller Social Security Increase

What makes certain errands feel surprisingly pleasant, why exercising earlier in the day may provide extra heart benefits, and how retirees can plan if Social Security benefits rise only modestly in 2027.

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What Makes Someone Feel Welcome Immediately, Questions to Ask About Memory Concerns, and Asset Protection Planning for Older Adults

The small behaviors that help people feel included right away, the key questions experts recommend asking about memory concerns, and practical strategies for protecting assets later in life.

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Asking Questions That Get Real Conversations With Adult Children, Working Fewer Hours and Depression Risk, and the 2027 Social Security COLA

Which questions encourage more meaningful conversations with adult children, what researchers are finding about reduced work hours and depression risk in older adults, and when the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be announced.

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The Value of Being the Person Who Remembers Details, Early Hearing Aid Use and Dementia Risk, and Protecting Seniors From Identity Theft

How remembering small details strengthens relationships, why early hearing aid use may help reduce dementia risk, and practical steps seniors can take to guard against identity theft.

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The Difference Between Busyness and Engagement, Reading's Benefits for Longevity, and an Overlooked Source of Retirement Income

The difference between a full schedule and a meaningful one, what experts say about reading and longevity, and how some retirees are generating monthly income from an often-overlooked energy investment.

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What Makes Kids Open Up During Ordinary Moments, Breakfast Foods for Healthy Aging, and State Tax Burdens for Retirees

Why children often share the most during everyday routines, which breakfast foods dietitians recommend for healthy aging, and how state taxes can affect retirement income.

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Replacing “Nice” Items With Easier-to-Use Ones, Brain Supplements That Work (and Don’t), and Credit Cards for Seniors

Why practical household items often bring more satisfaction than impressive ones, what the evidence says about popular brain supplements, and how seniors can choose the right credit card for their needs.

Past Issues

Dive into a collection of past posts and rediscover timeless content.

Lighting Changes That Make a Bigger Difference Than You Expect, Social Connection and Healthy Aging, and When to Claim Social Security

Hosting Family Without Feeling Like You’re “On Duty,” Protecting Your Vision After 60, and Avoiding Medicare Enrollment Mistakes

When People Start Turning to You Naturally, Why Walking Alone Isn't Enough for Aging Muscles, and How Older Adults Can Protect Their Assets

Why Some Errands Feel Enjoyable, Early-Morning Exercise and Heart Health, and Preparing for a Smaller Social Security Increase

What Makes Someone Feel Welcome Immediately, Questions to Ask About Memory Concerns, and Asset Protection Planning for Older Adults

Asking Questions That Get Real Conversations With Adult Children, Working Fewer Hours and Depression Risk, and the 2027 Social Security COLA

The Value of Being the Person Who Remembers Details, Early Hearing Aid Use and Dementia Risk, and Protecting Seniors From Identity Theft

The Difference Between Busyness and Engagement, Reading's Benefits for Longevity, and an Overlooked Source of Retirement Income

What Makes Kids Open Up During Ordinary Moments, Breakfast Foods for Healthy Aging, and State Tax Burdens for Retirees

Replacing “Nice” Items With Easier-to-Use Ones, Brain Supplements That Work (and Don’t), and Credit Cards for Seniors

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