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LIFESTYLE

Plant These 8 Flowers Now for a Beautiful Fall Garden

A garden designer says midsummer is the secret to gorgeous fall color. See the 8 flowers to put in the ground right now and 3 to skip.

BETTER SLEEP FOR SENIORS

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JUST FOR GRANDPARENTS

Grandchildren carry memories of grandparents’ homes for a lifetime. Read more to learn what makes yours so special and how to make it even better.

DAILY NEWS QUIZ

Test your knowledge. See if you can ace the 5 questions.

BABY BOOMER TRIVIA & CARTOON

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SENIOR TIPS

Much of modern life encourages people to share what they create. Photos are posted on Facebook and Instagram. Projects are displayed in galleries and online portfolios. (Source: Seniors Magazine)

NOSTALGIA

Six of the seven gymnasts who won America’s first Olympic team gold in 1996 came together again this weekend. It’s time to feel proud again.

WEIGHT LOSS

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WELLNESS

A new study found that one week of guided meditation triggered real, measurable changes in the brain and body.

FINANCE

A new Redfin report puts the income needed to buy a median-priced U.S. home at nearly $110,000, which is well above typical household earnings.

PAWS & PURPOSE

A pet emergency can cost $5,000 or more overnight. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do before it happens.

FUN STUFF

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Word of the Day
Word of the Day
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Today in History
Today in History
Important events on this day
Senior Laughs
Senior Laughs
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National Day
National Day
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Message From the Publisher

When I reached 65, I realized that approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every day over the next four years. In addition, over 50 million people are already 65+. I believe our generation deserves its own free, ad-supported, daily lifestyle newsletter with interesting news and fun facts created just for us. I hope you enjoy!

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