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LIFESTYLE

How to Exit a Long Conversation Politely

Stuck talking to someone who won’t stop? An expert shares exactly what to say and how to say it without hurting a soul.

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JUST FOR GRANDPARENTS

Child psychologists say emotional regulation is the most important skill to teach before age 7. Learn how you can help as a grandparent.

DAILY NEWS QUIZ

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

BABY BOOMER TRIVIA & CARTOON

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SENIOR TIPS

People often talk about “staying busy” as though it’s automatically a good thing (Source: Seniors Magazine)

NOSTALGIA

Shawshank. Stand By Me. The Running Man. Turns out Stephen King wrote them all and the stories behind the adaptations are fascinating.

AI NEWS FOR SENIORS

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WELLNESS

We have weathered a lot. When today’s worries bring on emotional numbness, here is a gentle way back to steadiness.

FINANCE

Checking your balance after a bad news day is a recipe for worry. A simple plan can change all that for retirees.

PAWS & PURPOSE

A large national study found that seniors who walk their dogs regularly have lower BMI, fewer doctor visits, and more exercise. See what the research shows.

FUN STUFF

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Word of the Day
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Today in History
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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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