Senate Report Highlights 

‘Betrayal of American Seniors’

 by Trump

By Brett Wilkins

“The president has actively harmed the well-being of seniors and broken his promises... to stop inflation, not touch Social Security, and leave Medicaid alone.”

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 Third Places: 

The Secret

 to Staying Connected 

After 65

More Than Just a Cup of Coffee. The places where you gather freely with friends and strangers) that’s your third place.

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New FDA-Cleared

 At-Home Treatment 

Helps Men Regain

 Bladder Control 

After Prostate Surgery

     

 Urinary incontinence, or bladder leakage, is one of the most common and disruptive complications following prostate procedures, yet men have had few options to actively support recovery at home.

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Trouble Losing Weight

 as You Get Older? 

It’s not Impossible

By Meera Dave, MD

At any age, weight loss depends on a calorie deficit – eating fewer calories than you burn. As our bodies change over time, it takes fewer calories to maintain a stable weight and fewer still to lose.

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6 Grocery Habits 

That Are Draining 

Your Wallet

By Leah Groth

 We asked the experts about the biggest mistakes shoppers make while grocery shopping that lead to overspending. You might be surprised by what they say. Here are 6 grocery habits that are draining your wallet.

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Soft Hiking:

 The Walk in the Woods 

Made for Seniors

Think of it as walking in nature with all the pressure removed. Traditional hiking is about getting from point A to point B. Soft hiking is about everything in between.

By Rabbi Ariel Israel

Imagine sitting at your Seder table right now. The news is full of reports about hate crimes in big cities. Protests turn mean and online attacks are up. It is March 2026 and things feel very shaky. Passover is more than a dusty story from an old book. It is a guide for how to get by today.

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- April Fools' Day dates back to the 16th century, possibly linked to the change of the calendar from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which shifted New Year's Day from April 1st to January 1st. People who continued to celebrate the old date became the targets of jokes.

- April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and India, each with their own unique traditions and humorous pranks.

-  While pranks are common, many places encourage harmless jokes and discourage anything that could cause harm or serious embarrassment.

-  Major media outlets and companies often participate by publishing fake news stories or advertisements as part of April Fools' pranks, which sometimes fool the public temporarily.

-  Classic pranks include fake news, fake product launches, or silly tricks like placing a piece of tape over a sensor or switching salt with sugar.

Psychology says 

the happiest older adults

 aren't the ones 

who stayed busy

By Lachlan Brown

- they're the ones who gave themselves permission to be interested in small things again without needing to justify why

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Family Caregiving 

in an Aging America

By Kim Parker

As the U.S. population ages, the need for caregivers among older adults is on the rise. There’s growing evidence that family members are increasingly taking on these roles.

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Here’s What Your 

Retirement Spending Rate

 Should Be in 2026

By Christine Benz and Margaret Giles

New research shows that flexible withdrawal strategies can help you spend more in retirement.

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Increasing Mobility Options

 For Older Adults

By Amber Ariate

Many older people find their mobility options become increasingly limited as they age. They rely more and more on family members to get around, and if they have given up driving, it is difficult to run errands or get to medical appointments.

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7 Clever Ways

 Retirees Are Earning

 Up to $1K Per Month

 From Home

By Laura Bogart

Whether your retirement is filled with globe-trotting adventures or quiet days at home with family, chances are your earning power isn’t quite what it used to be. After all, you’re no longer clocking in (thankfully).

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14 Stores 

That Offer the Best

 Senior 

in 2026

By Roxana Loomes

Many retailers offer senior discounts, even when they don't actively promote them.

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The readership of this blog has gone down in recent months. And I fear it may be due to the direction which this blog has taken.

Have I delved too far into the politics of the day and forgotten why I conceived this blog in the first place?

Let’s go back a few years. 

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- Airline Pizza Delivery: Some airlines have joked about serving pizza on flights, but in reality, it’s a rare treat that’s sometimes offered as a fun upgrade for passengers on special routes.

- Lost Luggage’s Secret Life: Thousands of luggage bags go missing every year, but many end up traveling more than their owners — some even get sent to different continents before being reunited!

- The “Invisible” Seat: Some airlines have experimented with “invisible” seats in their advertising, making passengers wonder if they’re really sitting on something or just imagining it.

- Overbooking Mischief: Airlines often overbook flights, and some passengers jokingly refer to their seat as “their” seat, only to find someone else sitting there — leading to humorous negotiations at the gate.

- The Record for Most Shoes on a Plane: A passenger once set a quirky record by bringing so many pairs of shoes that they had to be stored in the overhead compartments — proving that sometimes, travel isn’t just about the destination but also about the footwear!

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