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Friday, June 18, 2021

Open Thread Update: How’s My Driving?

Some readers have given up driving, while others are still on the road. What about you?

Monday, June 14, 2021

Beware Senior Financial Abuse

Sometimes a senior financial abuser is a spouse, sibling or child – do you know the signs?

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Try These Anti-Alzheimer’s Habits

Important news about a possible Alzheimer’s treatment, plus habits to help protect your brain.

Monday, June 7, 2021

Learning Tech Helps Your Brain

New studies reveal that learning new technologies keeps your brain sharp.

Friday, June 4, 2021

Open Thread Update: Don’t Call Me a “Senior Citizen”

We can all agree that “Young Man” or “Young Lady” is not the way to address anyone over 60.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

SAGE: Helping LGBT Elders Stay Viable and Visible

Learn why some LGBT+ seniors are going back in the closet – and about some exciting and relevant programs coming to Senior Planet.

Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Lessons of COVID: Equity for All

The recent observance of World Health Day reminds us of the health inequities facing minorities revealed by COVID-19.

Monday, May 24, 2021

Connect With People in the Great Outdoors

Lockdown ending? Go outside into the great outdoors and connect with people again!

Friday, May 21, 2021

Open Thread Update: Best Mother’s Day

Our readers share some touching stories about the best Mother’s Day gift they ever got.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Redefining Retirement Earns a Prize

A retiree who used her passion for service to help found a Museum…and an unexpected honor.

Monday, May 17, 2021

Ask Joan: He Comes, It’s Over

Joan helps a reader with a question about sexual play and orgasm…and who comes first.

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Good News About Senior Fitness

Get inspired by the good news about all the benefits exercise can give you!

Monday, May 10, 2021

Fire Your Spouse as Money Manager

Is it time to fire your spouse as your money manager? Here’s how to spot the warning signs of financial mismanagement of your nest egg.

Thursday, May 6, 2021

The Hidden Value of Volunteering

Volunteering has special benefits for senior retirees: better health, better quality of life, and a better outlook- you can even do it virtually.

Monday, May 3, 2021

Safer Online Banking and E-commerce

Want to keep the scammers at bay when banking online? Try these tips.