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No central heating, no antifreeze, no refrigerator. See how Americans got through a winter 100 years ago; it took months of hard work.

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JUST FOR GRANDPARENTS

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BABY BOOMER TRIVIA & CARTOON

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SENIOR TIPS

Making a habit of reading can sometimes be as much about where you read as what you read. A comfortable place to read doesn’t require a home library or a dedicated room. (Source: Seniors Magazine)

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NOSTALGIA

That sheet of poppable plastic you reach for when packing up a gift? It started life as something completely unexpected in 1957.

WELLNESS

Social media keeps you connected, but it can also drain your mood. These seven simple ways can protect your mental health while staying online.

GOOD NEWS

A Kansas officer found a leashed dog alone in the road and followed it home. Its owner had been on the garage floor for more than three hours.

OUR HEALTH

A new one-time treatment repaired damaged retinas in a study and researchers say it reversed vision loss in a way once thought impossible.

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Today in History
Today in History
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Senior Laughs
Senior Laughs
Joke of the day
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National Day
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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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