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Your Kids Don’t Talk to You. What to Say When Someone Asks About Them

If your family tree includes estrangement from adult children, seemingly genial conversation can feel like a punch in the gut. What do you say if you haven't talked to your adult child in months or years, and how do you say the choice was theirs, not yours? ...
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Why You May Need a Dry January

Too much food. Too much alcohol. Too much everything. It's resolution time; an opportunity to examine the good, and the bad and the too-much in our lives. If alcohol is in the last category, then you'll want to know about Dry January.  ...
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This New Year, Learn About Social Security

Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. ...
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 Brighten Your Winter by Feeding the Birds

Sitting inside, warm and cozy, you can watch a variety of birds come to your feeders to enjoy the seeds you’ve provided that will assure their survival throughout the winter season. Selecting specific styles of feeders and seed blends will attract specific birds. How to best attract your favorites? Read on. ...
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The One-Word Challenge for 2023

This year, let’s focus on one word. Yes, one simple word. That’s it. I have utilized the one-word challenge over the past few years to intentionally guide my time and energy for work, projects, volunteer activities, opportunities and more that arise throughout the year. What word will guide you forward in 2023? ...
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Overlooked Tax Breaks for Older Adults

People over 65 often miss tax-saving opportunities that are available to them. Don't let that happen to you. We found a story that outlines the best ones for Boomers. ...
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How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Ugh. Why can't I sleep? You're not alone if you struggle to get a good night's sleep. About 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia. A Cleveland Clinic doctor offers a few tips to get the most out of your bed time. ...
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Medicare Food Benefits

As people age, accessing healthy meals can become more challenging. One in five older adults was food-insecure in 2020. Some struggle with affording healthy foods, whereas others have difficulty going to the grocery store and preparing meals when recovering from an illness or injury. ...
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