Articles On:Lifestyle

August 13, 2024

Food Pantries Rely on Seniors

These older volunteers are feeding Philadelphians in poverty at community food pantries. What happens when ...

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Gloria White, 74, who helps runs the Second Antioch Baptist Church food pantry in West Philadelphia, has been volunteer there for at least 30 years. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) Article on food pantries relying on seniors
August 12, 2024

On Turning 70 Years Old

Turning 70 feels profoundly different for writer Donna Brody than her previous landmark birthdays. She ...

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A woman turning 70 with numbers in front of her eyes and a party hat on her head. By Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez
August 12, 2024

Fear of Future Forgetfulness

While her intelligent husband seems to have only mild age-related memory issues on top of ...

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A sad couple embracing because they are worried about future forgetfulness
August 9, 2024

Unplug and Disconnect for a Richer Life

Technology has drawbacks as well as benefits. Seniors Guide writer Terri L. Jones suggests ways ...

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A couple cooking together, using a cookbook. By Auremar. Article on how to unplug and disconnect from technology
August 7, 2024

A Positive Attitude on Aging Has a Positive Effect

Your mindset on aging can influence how you age. A positive attitude on aging has ...

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A group of senior friends playing American football on a beach, demonstrating a positive attitude on aging. Image by PhotographerLondon
August 6, 2024

Ideas for Exercising Your Senses

Your senses provide numerous benefits. They help you stay safe, sharpen your mind, enhance your ...

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A woman close up, smelling a yellow flower. By Dtiberio. Article on exercising your senses.
August 5, 2024

Becoming Our Parents

While many of us resist becoming our parents, especially when we’re young or if our ...

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an older mother and her daughter enjoying working together in the kitchen, by Yuri Arcurs. Used in essay on becoming our parents.
August 5, 2024

Spouses’ Differing Needs for Retirement Moves

She needs a retirement community, while her husband wants to remain where they are. What ...

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senior couple unhappy because the man's daughter disses his relationship
July 29, 2024

Love Comes Out of Hiding

Love always comes out of hiding, writes columnist Robert C. Koehler. A poem that he ...

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Love comes out of hiding: A daughter hugs her grieving father
July 29, 2024

Amy’s Reflections on Retirement

After 21 years writing the “Ask Amy” column, Amy Dickinson announced that she’s leaving her ...

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Woman types on laptop as she writes her reflections on retirement