FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026
THE SENIOR LOG
News And information For Today’s Seniors
This Will be The Last Edition Of Our Thrice Weekly Blog
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this blog lately, and I’ve finally made a decision that’s been on my mind for quite some time.Going forward, I’ll be cutting back from three posts a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) to just one post each Monday.
There are a few reasons behind this change.
One is that readership has dropped off a bit over the last few months. Apparently, having fresh content three times a week isn’t as important as I once thought.
The other reason is personal. I’d like to spend more time digging up interesting news, stories, and topics without constantly watching the calendar and worrying about another deadline every three days.
Don’t worry—the features you’ve come to expect, including editorials, FYIs, and cartoons, aren’t going anywhere. They’ll still be here, just not quite as often.
As always, thanks for reading and for your continued support. ...Bruce
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Is Being Sexual After 60
Just About the Sex?
Absolutely Not!There are many limiting beliefs and outdated stories about sexuality that can make you feel your inner flame is all but gone as you age. This article and the accompanying video begin a new, 10-part exclusive series for Sixty and Me readers titled “Improve Your Lifestyle After 60 by Boosting Your Sexual Confidence.”
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Cleaning Out
My Parents' House
Taught Me
What's EnoughThrough the years, Mom and Dad did several "big declutters" and yet so much stuff remained. “Cleaning out their house after their death stirred up much emotion, sadness, happiness, nostalgia and an expected desire for a more minimalist life.”
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Coping with Changes
in Walking and Balance
as You Age.There are ways to walk with confidence again, even if your pace is different than it used to be. You do not have to face this struggle alone.
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How Often
Should Grandparents
See Their Grandchildren?According to research, grandparents in the US see their grandchildren an average of about 2-4 times per month. This frequency may differ among families and is influenced by various factors. Let's explore the average frequency of visits, factors influencing visit frequency, and the role of emotional closeness in determining visit frequency.
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Getting too much
may increasedementia risk
as much as 28%or too little sleep
A new study found getting both the recommended amount of physical activity and sleep may be key to helping reduce a person’s dementia risk. Researchers determined that getting either too little or too much sleep may increase dementia risk.
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RMDs:
The Retirement
Tax Surprise
That Catches Many
Off GuardIf you have a traditional IRA or 401(k), the IRS eventually requires you to start withdrawing from it. The money you pull out is taxable income. That might sound manageable, but the ripple effects can go much further than a bigger tax bill.
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"When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry."
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In Defense Of Donald Trump
I know what you're thinking: "Bruce has come down with a bad case of TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome)." After all, who in their right mind would defend our 47th president?
But hear me out. I'm not defending—or even condoning—the policies that he and his band of not-so-merry men have pushed. What I am defending is something much simpler: an old man's right to be an old man.
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Your Brain
Can Still Grow Stronger
at 90Your brain is not done growing. Not at 65. Not at 75. Not even at 90. They measured brain health throughout and found that it improved across all age groups studied. That includes the oldest participants. Age alone was not a barrier to improvemetn.////How the Wealth of AmericansAges 65-74 Comparesto Earlier GenerationsAmericans ages 65–74 have a median net worth of $410,000, the highest of any age group. For many households, this stage represents the high-water mark for net worth before savings begin to be drawn down. While some Americans in their late 60s and early 70s hold substantial wealth, others enter retirement with far less, underscoring why looking beyond a single net worth number matters.\\\\What Makes GrandkidsLove Coming to Your HouseAnd here is the thing: the homes grandchildren love most are almost never the ones with the most stuff. It is the smell of something baking. A familiar blanket on the couch. A grandparent who always has time to sit and listen. Those are the things children remember.////Medicaid MythBusters:What’s Fact, What’s Fiction,and What It Means for YouMisconceptions about who qualifies, what services are covered, and how Medicaid affects personal assets can lead families to make decisions based on fear rather than facts. Here are some of the most common myths regarding Medicaid and long-term healthcare:\\\\6 HobbiesThat May HelpSlow Brain Agingas You Get OlderEngaging in hobbies like gardening, music, and dance can slow brain aging.Studies show that regularly engaging in hobbies, like gardening, dancing, or playing music, may help slow the brain-aging process.1 Here are six that are backed by science.Read more
////Bob Dylan DeclinedTo Give Trump AdviceOn Turning 80…Or Did He?The New York Times asked an array of elderly entertainers if they had any advice for the president. Bob Dylan—in a rare public statement—sidestepped the question while also indirectly answering it in quintessentially Dylan fashion.
I've been using PCs (and Macs) since the '80s. I can still remember when we had to type commands directly into DOS. There was only one font, one color—usually white or green text on a black screen—and no mouse pointer.The first Windows PC I owned was a Compaq with a massive monitor and a tower the size of a small piece of furniture. It ran Windows 3.0.Over the years, I've probably owned or used at least ten different computers and operating systems. Sure, they all had their quirks—random crashes, missing components, and countless other things that could go wrong—but I always managed to figure them out and fix them. I'm not an IT expert by any means, but I'm pretty good at reading instructions and following them.At least, that was true until last week, when everything suddenly went sideways—I lost my desktop screen.Continue reading...
