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How grandparents are creating junior travel bugs with skip-gen travel

Sep 04, 2024 08:27PM ● By Rhonda Van Pelt

Turn your grandkids into junior travel bugs with these skip-gen adventures from Road Scholar.

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Grandparenting moments from afar: The silver lining of sleepless nights

Sep 04, 2024 08:00PM ● By Rhonda Wray

The sweet, everyday moments of long-distance grandparenting brought to life through the power of technology.

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Learning new tricks with the new puppy

Jul 30, 2024 03:32PM ● By Marti Benson

Just when you think you're too old for a puppy, remember that older humans can learn new tricks too!

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Lord, liar or lunatic?

Jul 30, 2024 03:22PM ● By Will Sanborn

Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of one of history’s most profound questions: Is Jesus Christ really God?

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10 signs of caregiver burnout and how support groups can help

Jul 30, 2024 02:47PM ● By Angel Hoffman, Alzheimer's Association

Connect with others who understand your journey, find comfort, and gain valuable coping skills. Explore local support groups designed for caregivers of loved ones with dementia.

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Splash into shape: Why water exercise is the perfect workout for seniors

Jul 30, 2024 01:58PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Discover how water exercise transforms senior fitness with fun, high-intensity routines. Explore health benefits, inspiring stories and the positive community impact of local aquatic classes.

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The back-to-school locker decor revolution

Jul 30, 2024 01:39PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Discover how school lockers have evolved from basic gray to personalized havens with creative decor and accessories, making back-to-school time more exciting for today's students.

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Proposed budget cuts to Older Americans Act: What it means for seniors

Jul 30, 2024 01:27PM ● By National Council on Aging

Proposed cuts to the Older Americans Act threaten essential services for seniors, including meals, job training and fall prevention. Learn how these changes could impact millions of aging Americans.

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Unexpected twists at the Fourth of July BBQ

Jul 02, 2024 04:21PM ● By Ernie Witham

Read this hilarious Fourth of July tale of BBQ mishaps and a frantic quest for hot dogs, culminating in an unexpected patriotic celebration.

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My 5-step method to remembering names

Jul 02, 2024 04:10PM ● By Amy Laundrie

Say goodbye to awkward moments and hello to recalling names with ease.

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How to find intimacy with your loved one with Alzheimer's

Jul 01, 2024 03:30PM ● By Laird Landon, PhD

Discover compassionate advice on coping with the emotional challenges of caregiving and maintaining intimate connections in the face of illness.

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Sowing and growing—there's a season for everything

Jul 01, 2024 03:01PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Ecclesiastes in the Bible and The Byrds remind us: there's "a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted." When ready, a rainbow of vivid annuals will await their time to bloom.

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