Some nursing homes are making residents laugh every single day. The health results are remarkable
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
A clown walks into a nursing home and asks a resident with moderate dementia whether she would prefer a cat or a dog. The resident considers …
Why now, not later, is the right time to make a caregiver contract for your elderly parent
Written by: Nicole Gregory
A caregiver contract, also called a personal care agreement or personal care contract, is a written agreement between family members when one person agrees to care …
How Boomers stay active: Tips for people over 65
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Only 13.9 percent of adults over 65 meet federal guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity each week. That number comes from a federal data analysis …
We never want to hear these 10 songs again: Do you agree?
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
10 Overplayed Songs There’s a unique kind of heartbreak in a great song ruined by relentless overexposure. Think of classics like “Jumping Jack Flash” or “Who …
At what age do men stop being intimately active?
Written by: Geoffrey Whittaker
At what age do men stop being intimately active? Getting older has a few perks — wisdom, greater perspective on life and senior discounts among them …
Electric verhicle deals & other good environmental news
Written by: Jordon Brown
This month’s good climate news Fighting for the planet isn’t easy. These wins prove it’s worth it. New crown for the monarch The monarch butterfly population in …
This day in history: American Civil War begins
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
In 1861, a long-growing tension in the United States finally reached a breaking point. It wasn’t a sudden explosion of violence; historical records show that the …
Your April 12 AI horoscope: It’s giving authority but with anxiety
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscopes The cosmic climate on April 12, 2026, emphasizes a shift toward emotional depth and heightened intuition as the moon moves through a …
Seniors, here are the top lab tests your doctor might forget
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
We have written before about which blood tests seniors should get and why routine testing changes outcomes. But what about the tests that do not appear …
Get an insider’s look at Japan’s famous castles
Written by: Beth Reiber
Exploring Japan’s Famous Castles–A Journey through History and Time If I could time travel, I probably wouldn’t choose Japan during the late 15th- to early 17th-centuries. …
Blood work decoded: What Boomers need to know
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Your results are a story, and a single result is only one word of it. The number on last year’s panel tells you almost nothing on …
Revved up: Photos of the ’60s & ’70s most impressive muscle cars
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The ’60s & ’70s most impressive muscle cars The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles designed for …
Revved up: The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles …
The best Route 66 spots in Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma, from abandoned relics to nostalgic cafes
Written by: Beth Reiber
The best Route 66 spots There’s nothing like the beckoning open road, especially when there’s nostalgia involved. And there’s no more iconic US highway than Route …
A closer look at Hawaii’s bold bet on better seafood
Written by: Leslie Von Pless
At Hawaii Calls restaurant, father-and-son chefs Jayson and Ocean Kanekoa take pride in procuring food from local farms on Hawaii’s Big Island — the Hamakua mushrooms, …
This day in history: Cher wins Oscar for best actress
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On this day in history, April 11, 1988, Cher, the iconic singer and actress, stood on the stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to …
Your April 11 AI horoscope: The stars said less spiraling, more adulting
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscopes The movement of the moon into the final degrees of Aquarius before transitioning into Pisces creates a day defined by a shift …
Can you guess these ’80s pop hits from a single lyric?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Can you guess these ’80s pop hits from a single lyric? The 1980s were a decade that took pop music seriously in the best possible way. …
When the world catches fire, where do you hide your money?
Written by: Tony Dong
The world is at war. As I am writing this, the U.S. and Israel-backed campaign in Iran has entered its fifth week. The Strait of Hormuz …
10 ways intimacy changes for Boomers and beyond
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Closeness doesn’t retire when you do. For Boomers navigating their 50s, 60s, and beyond, connection doesn’t disappear. It deepens, shifts, and sometimes surprises. Research confirms that …
