Perspective
Booming Voice: Crossed-Up Paths
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
In our 62 years on Earth together, my dad asked me a lot of questions.
Such is Life: Talking it Over with Our Pets
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
My dog is a border collie named Becky. We talk a lot. She knows tons of English. Usually I’m whispering so my husband, Bob, doesn’t hear.
Make Your Home a Longevity Sanctuary
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- Written by Dr. Erica Miller Dr. Erica Miller
Regardless of your age or how much time you spend in your home, creating the right environment that supports and energizes you is part of living long and well.
On Life and Love after 50: Lying about Age in a Dating Profile is Unwise
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
A woman, mid-60s, emailed me about a man who contacted her on a senior dating website.
Such is Life: The Look of Love is in Your Eyes
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
Last week, Bob and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. Countless times, I’ve been asked: “What is your secret to a happy marriage?”
On Life and Love after 50: Hot-Potato Topic: Women Dating Younger Men
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
A widow named Jackie approached me recently and asked: “Does age matter in dating when it comes to women being older than men?”
Older but Not Wiser: Grandpa the Ninja Warrior
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- Written by Sy Rosen Sy Rosen
OK, you’re the grandparent. You fill your grandkids with love and joy and, when their parents aren’t looking, hundreds of chocolate chip cookies. However, as a grandparent you have certain limits and boundaries (I guess).
On Life and Love after 50: The Importance of Appreciation in Relationships
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Recently, a friend, age 72, said to me, “It will be nice to be appreciated by someone rather than be taken for granted. What’s your opinion?”
5 Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver
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- Written by George Shannon George Shannon
It’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult, and daunting. I spent seven years of my life in that role, keeping an eye on my wife’s every move.