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Monday, January 8, 2024

Money: Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Here are some easy-to reach financial New Year’s resolutions that can help retirees make the most of precious post-retirement dollars.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Senior Planet talks to…Rob Reiner

Senior Planet talks about murder and movies with Rob Reiner, actor and director of films like Stand By Me and son of Hollywood royalty.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Health: The Health Benefits of Optimism

Thinking positive, including about aging, is linked with physical and mental health benefits; Senior Planet offers new tools to help.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Senior Planet Book Club: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

We’re finishing the book this week! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, January 4th at 4:30pm EST for our virtual book discussion.

Monday, January 1, 2024

Game On! Seniors and Online Gaming

Older gamers’ participation in online gaming rose 33 percent in recent years, but what — or who — is behind this phenomenon?

Friday, December 29, 2023

Open Thread Update: How Was 2023 for You?

Senior Planet readers share the highs and lows of 2023 with resilience, optimism – and a little help from their friends.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Dish the Web: Holiday Cookies!

Gingerugelach, Apple Crumblets and Rumprints – three totally original web-inspired treats for your holiday baking pleasure.

Monday, December 25, 2023

SoundCloud: Neil Gaiman Reads “A Christmas Carol”

Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman followed Dickens’ own notes during this holiday reading. It’s just one of several memorable audio events you can hear on SoundCloud.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

A Year of Aging with Attitude

2023 was a good year for aging with attitude – take a look at the wit and wisdom of folks we’ve profiled in 2023..and add yours!

Monday, December 18, 2023

Ask Joan: What To Do When Your Wife Says No

What to say and do when your wife says “no” to sex? Senior Planet Sex columnist Joan Price offers advice and tips.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Ask The Techspert: The Top 3 Smishing Scams

Is that SMS message really about a free gift? Is it really from your bank? From Amazon? From a package delivery service? Our Techspert has the answers.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Open Thread Update: Happy Festivus!

Tiny print? No pockets? Readers offer their examples of ways society and technology ignore the reality of aging. What are your pet peeves?

Thursday, December 14, 2023

¡Debería estar bailando!

¿Por qué cada vez más personas mayores descubren (o redescubren) la danza? Esta divertida fuente de expresión creativa tiene algunos beneficios sorprendentes.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

You Should Be Dancing!

Why are more and more older people discovering – or rediscovering –  dance? This fun source of creative expression has some surprising benefits.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Play December: Trends in Technology

What new technology are you thinking about testing out? Maybe that is a clue for this month’s Technology Trends themed monthly crossword puzzle.