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Are You Still in Love — Or Just Really Good (Or Bad) Roommates?
After spending decades together, some older couples find themselves acting more like platonic roommates rather than romantic partners. Retirement, caregiving duties, chronic health conditions, grief, and established routines can all contribute to emotional distance in a relationship. It can be hard to realize that the person you once felt deeply connected to feels more like someone you’re just sharing a living space with. But the good news is that emotional disconnection in later life doesn’t have to be permanent. There…
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She Inherited a Fortune. Then Her Life Fell Apart: How One Woman Is Rebuilding at 59
The Christmas lights were supposed to make things feel normal for the kids. By outward appearances, Linda Perillo looked…
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Women Face a Hidden Alzheimer’s Risk Men Don’t, New Study Finds
Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women. Of the roughly seven million Americans living with the condition, nearly two-thirds are women….
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Learning a Musical Instrument After 50 Could Protect Your Brain, New Research Finds
Erica Jones’s mother gave her two pieces of advice when she was a girl. The first was to play…
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Is AI rejecting your resume because of your age?
If you’ve done any job-hunting since 2020, you’ve probably experienced this scenario: You apply for a job for which…
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Celebrating his 90th birthday at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, After the climb of a lifetime
“You’re Too Old For That” is a regular series that explores inspiring activities being pursued by those over 50…
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Zombie Debt Is Real: Why Old Debt Can Still Come Back to Haunt You
Many people find comfort in telling themselves that old debt, if ignored long enough, disappears. After seven years, it…
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Could Voting Help You Live Longer? This 15-Year Study Says It Might
Voting is a citizen’s privilege and fundamental right. A new study suggests that in older adults, exercising the right…
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The Secret Behind Your Social Security Raise
If you’re receiving Social Security benefits (or expect to someday), you’ve probably heard some people discuss the program’s cost-of-living…
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Most 85-Year-Olds Aren’t Planning This Kind of Vacation
“You’re Too Old For That” is a regular series that explores inspiring activities being pursued by those over 50…
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Can’t Do A Full Workout? Try A ‘Muscle Snack’
We know exercise is good for our health. But real life often gets in the way: we don’t have…
