There are 5 different types of friendships, and we need all of them: Contact Friends, Common Friends, Confirmed Friends, Community Friends, and Committed Friends. Make a New Friend in only 200 Hours!

Yes, I’m talking about the guru of all things fried and fowl who created the restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (or KFC YUM, 0.90%, as it’s simply known today). You might imagine that the good Colonel had built his fast-food empire over decades to turn it into the powerhouse it became. But the story is quite different.

Cultural travel adventures offer a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in art, history, and heritage, gaining a deeper understanding of different cultures and civilizations. In this article, we will delve into the joys of cultural travel and how seniors can embark on enriching journeys that leave a lasting impact.

Thanks to advances in science and medicine, people are living longer than ever. That means the retirement years can be lived in a fulfilling and independent manner. But there is also a challenge: How do we promote youth and elderly interaction?

Granddaughter Captures Special Family Memories As Her Grandparents Sell Their House of 45 Years

This is the Best thing you can do for someone who is grieving.

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In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a study that continues to this day to find out: What makes us happy in life? The researchers gathered health records from 724 people from all over the world, asking detailed questions about their lives at two-year intervals. Based on their responses, the No. 1 challenge people faced in retirement was not being able to …

Richard Leider, bestselling author of Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose, is the chief curator of content for AARP’s Life Reimagined Institute. A visionary and thought leader, Richard reveals a one minute formula for finding your purpose. 

It’s easy to have strong relationships with grandchildren when they are small. Little ones are happy to receive all the love offered, and tired parents are often pleased to let grandparents take the kids in exchange for some precious time off. But as children grow and their schedules fill with sports, school, and other pursuits, it’s easy for grandparents to feel pushed aside. But that doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

We were so inspired and grateful for the wonderful and thoughtful submissions to our request for "Love Stories”, last week!  Although it was tough to decide on just three, we are sharing these with you this Valentine's Day.

I don't think most kids today know what an apron is. The principle use of Mom's or Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.

It’s perfectly normal to experience brief memory loss now and then. We’ve all forgotten where we’ve put something or not immediately remembered somebody’s name, right? But, with age and certain medical conditions, memory loss might become more of an issue. Here are 6 science-backed ways to boost your memory.

Consuming enough water each day is also good for our bodies and our overall well-being. Additionally, if we don’t get enough water our bodies get dehydrated, which can negatively impact our bodily functions. In this article, we’ll share some of the most important benefits of drinking water.

12 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco. As a regular Costco shopper, I've learned over the years that some of the best values can be found in the warehouse club's own Kirkland Signature line of products. Many of these exclusive items hold unique appeal to retirees as well as near-retirees like me.

10 Helpful Home Care Tips for Spring. Keeping your home comfortable and safe is a priority. That is why we wanted to remind you of these 10 simple, but important tasks.

Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one has. It is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. This social emotion strengthens relationships. Gratitude is like a miracle pill that gives us these 14 incredible benefits: 

Millennials are often disregarded by older generations as selfish, but studies show that over half of millennials have given to charity. Three college students in Germany showed the world just how selfless their generation can be through a beautiful video that went viral and has touched the hearts of millions since.

Laughter adds years to your life, if you can laugh away the seriousness of life you would realize that there's much to live for. –Hermann J Steinherr. Kids say the darnedest things! Let’s hear what they know about Love & Marriage!

"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is." – Ernest Hemmingway. There are many benefits of writing for seniors, but more than anything, remember that creative writing is fun! All you need is paper, a pen, and a little imagination to get started. Read More to find out where to begin on our latest blog.