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Fall Walks, Made Easy
Cool air, gold leaves and no sweating through your shirt. A few simple tips for comfortable autumn walks.
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Question of the Week: When Did You Start Social Security?
At 62, at full retirement age, or at 70? Share your experience, and any regrets.
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Tell Your Stories Before They Fade
You don’t have to write a memoir. One photo, one memory and ten minutes a week is plenty.
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Get Your Home Ready for Winter: A Simple Fall Checklist
A little planning now keeps winter cozy instead of exciting. Three things to do before the first cold snap.
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Your Library Card: The Best Free Ticket in Town
Large-print books, free e-books, clubs, classes and even museum passes. The library has been busy since you last checked.
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One Pan, One Supper: Easy Sheet-Pan Meals for One or Two
A protein, two vegetables and a hot oven. Supper in about 30 minutes, with hardly any dishes.
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Happy Legs: Three Easy Moves From Your Chair
Three gentle seated leg moves you can do during a commercial break. No equipment, no gym, no fuss.
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Volunteering After 60: Find a Fit That Feels Good
A few hours a week of helping out can be the best part of the week. Here is how to find the right fit.
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Question of the Week: Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
Which did you choose, and would you choose it again? Share your experience.
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Your Medicare Review, Made Simple
Open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Here is a calm, step-by-step way to check your coverage.
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Get Your Important Papers in One Place
Could you find your insurance card, medicine list and doctor’s number in two minutes? A little organizing now saves scrambling later.
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Birdwatching: An Easy Hobby for Fall
Fall migration brings visitors to the backyard. All you need is a window, a feeder and a little curiosity.
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One Pot, Three Meals: Easy Fall Soups
Cool weather is soup weather. One pot on Sunday can feed you well all week, and then some.
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Loosen Up: Three Gentle Seated Stretches for Neck and Shoulders
Shoulders creeping up toward your ears? Three easy stretches you can do from your favorite chair.
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Staying Close to Family Across the Miles
Kids and grandkids scattered across the map? Small, regular touches keep you close.
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Question of the Week: Stay Put or Downsize?
Which did you choose, and what surprised you? Share your experience.
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Three Habits for a Better Night’s Sleep
Sleep often changes after 60. A few simple habits can help you rest better.
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Three Habits That Stop Scammers Cold
Scammers rely on surprise and hurry. These three habits take away their advantage.
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Three Easy Fall Day Trips Close to Home
Cooler air, thinner crowds and trees putting on a show. No passport needed.
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Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated After 60
Many of us feel less thirsty with age, even when the body could use a drink. Simple habits make it easy.
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Chair Tai Chi: A Gentle Way to Start Moving
All the calm of tai chi, none of the worry about balance. Here is how to begin from a sturdy chair.
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Your Next Trip, Made Easier
The world is still out there waiting. A few ways to travel with more comfort and less stress.
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Three Everyday Habits for a Clearer Head
Everyday memory slips are common. Here are simple habits that help.
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Easy, Good Meals for One or Two
Cooking for a small household can be simple, tasty and easier on the budget.
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A 5-Minute Seated Wake-Up Routine for Creaky Mornings
Loosen up gently before you even stand. No equipment, no floor work.
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Things to Do in Retirement: 3 Easy Ways to Fill the Quiet Days After 60
Looking for things to do in retirement? Three easy ways to stay connected and make new friends after 60: a standing date, one yes, and a free class.
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Three Small Habits for Steadier Footing at Home
Worried about a fall? A few simple changes can help you feel more confident on your feet.
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Welcome Aboard: A Steady Heading for the Good Years Ahead
Who I am, what this page is for, and what you can expect each morning.
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