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Psychic to the stars would retire, if his clients would let him
Frank Andrews wants people to know something about being a psychic: It is exhausting. Picking up random energy, being visited by unexpected phantasmas, listening to the troubles of the very much alive. It’s emotionally draining, especially if you’ve been doing the job for nearly 60 years. Read more
Kupuna spellers stay s-h-a-r-p
Daily crossword puzzles and brain teasers of all kinds were the keys to excelling in the 3rd annual Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee, which drew over 80 participants, age 60 years and older, across the state to compete. Read more
Medicare’s annual open enrollment is on
Medicare’s open enrollment runs to Dec. 7, so it is time to review your benefits and make necessary changes for 2025. Read more
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After your death, who takes care of the dog?
In 2016, Tracy Jennings received shocking news: A lifelong friend, a woman who had a farm with animals great and small, had died suddenly in an accident. Read more
She found a home in music, now she’s the king’s composer
The call from Buckingham Palace came on a summer morning, when Errollyn Wallen, wearing a pink onesie with pom-pom trim, had just finished a breakfast of toast and marmalade at her seaside home in Scotland. Read more
China’s ‘silver economy’ is thriving
For more than a decade, Li Dongmei operated a series of kindergartens and schools for young children, withstanding the realities of China’s declining birthrate. She finally faced the music in 2020. Read more
Few know about lung cancer screenings
A significant weapon in the fight against lung cancer may be going to waste, as a survey revealed most Americans aren’t aware of it. Read more
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Dialysis may prolong life for older patients, but not by much
In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates takes one last case
Kathy Bates was ready to quit. A movie shoot had soured (no, she won’t specify the movie) and she found herself alone, on her sofa in Los Angeles, sobbing. Read more
How to exercise during menopause
When Alison Gittelman turned 49, she found that she couldn’t run as fast or as long as she had before. She was an experienced marathoner and triathlete, but suddenly, as she entered menopause, her heart rate was unusually elevated while running. Read more
Shanghai’s seniors pursue ‘twilight love’
For Shanghai’s lonely and retired, love is elusive. Divorced or widowed residents gather in a dating corner in People’s Park every weekend looking for a chat. They mill about an Ikea canteen on Tuesdays in search of some fun. Read more
Keep your gut healthy to avoid IBD
A healthy gut helps lower your risk of developing inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Read more
Hearing loss, vision loss and dementia
Adults over age 65 who experience vision loss have a nearly 50% increased risk of developing dementia. If those vision problems are corrected, that risk drops dramatically. Read more
When elder care is all in the stepfamily
The encounter happened years ago, but Beverly K. Brandt remembers it vividly. Read more
Cowgirl’s artisty is practical, enduring
Nancy Martiny didn’t know what she was doing when she made her first saddle. Read more
Oldest member of Marubo tribe has helped preserve their culture and customs
After more than 100 years in the rainforest, Vari Vati Marubo walks with a stick and, as she always has, barefoot. Read more
Is having a robot friend the solution to loneliness?
In the months after her husband of 65 years died, Dorothy Elicati said she did nothing but cry. Read more
Over 65, with no place to call home
Robert Kirk, a retired jack of many trades, finds himself homeless at age 74 after a chain of events that could happen to almost anyone. Read more
What does retirement really mean?
Some see it as a state of stillness. A new chapter. The opportunity to live life rather than merely make a living. Some described it as hell. For others, it has been heaven. Read more
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