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Intervening When Self-Care Slips

By Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
April 7, 2024
Is your older loved one less "put together" than usual? Mobility issues, vision, depression or cognitive decline may be lurking in the background but being proactive and taking baby steps initially can help avert a major crisis. ...
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Death & Taxes

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
March 27, 2024
Sitting there at his computer, reading through notes in his familiar handwriting, it was like being there with him. It was not the first time we had talked about finances, or taxes. It brought back memories of other times sitting at his desk. ...
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The Kitchen Tour – A Tasty Return to the Homeland (Part 2)

By Patrick O'Connor
March 20, 2024
Heidi and Maria are cousins who embarked on a journey through family kitchens in Austria and Germany to reconnect with their shared heritage. This Kitchen Tour Part 2 focuses on their treasured memories from this adventure. ...
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Editor’s Note: Late Dates & Fish Tales

By Marie Elium
March 18, 2024
We revisit dating in this issue of the magazine. If nothing else, we point out the complexities of dating after 55. There’s a saying that potential dating partners are looking for a nurse or a purse, a cynical but in some cases an accurate way of summarizing the situation.  ...
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Dating Games: Is It Your Turn to Play?

By Marie Elium
March 18, 2024
Money, health, family, past relationships and sex: too much of some—not enough of the other—complicate dating as an older adult. ...
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#1 Boredom Buster: A Deck of Cards

By Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
March 4, 2024
Sick of screen time? A simple deck of cards is so easy to put into a handbag or suitcase, yet provides a treasure trove of playtime. Cards give you an old-fashioned “hands-on” connection in this age of electronics. Enjoy teaching your grandkids a fun pastime or try learning a new card game together. ...
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The Kitchen Tour – A Tasty Return to the Homeland (Part 1)

By Patrick O'Connor
February 20, 2024
There are lots of ways to trace your family tree. One of the best ways is to travel back to the homeland, visiting relatives in their home kitchens. Here's how one retiree and her cousin organized a Kitchen Tour to Austria and Germany. ...
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Tell Us About Dating Over 55

By Marie Elium
February 2, 2024
Dating is tough at any age. We want to help make it a bit easier. Go ahead, send us an email (and photos, if you've met someone special) so we know what it's like out there. This next stage in life promises to be interesting. Dating for people 55 and older: that can be fun, too. ...
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