FRIDAY
OCTOBER 9, 2026
Is It a Cold? The Flu?
COVID? Or RSV?
For older adults, a cough, fever, sore throat or fatigue can be more than just a common cold. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV can cause similar symptoms, but they can also become serious as we get older. Knowing the differences—and when to call your doctor—can make a real difference.
As we get older, protecting our brain becomes just as important as protecting our heart. The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for its health benefits, but is it really the best diet for your aging brain? New research is taking a closer look at what’s actually on the plate—and what may help keep our minds sharper longer.
Moving into senior living can offer older adults safety, companionship and less daily stress. But there’s a trade-off many seniors worry about: giving up some independence and privacy. For older adults considering the move, the big question is whether the benefits are worth the loss of control.
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When Adult Kids
Won’t Take Your Advice:
What Psychologists Say
As parents, we spend years giving our children advice. Then they become adults—and suddenly, they don’t seem to want it. If your grown children ignore your advice, argue with you, or simply do things their own way, psychologists say there may be a better way to handle it.
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Old, Poor, No Car?
A Problem with Living
In The Suburbs...
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Hello Doc.
Can You Hear Me now?
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Moving To Assisted Living?
Read This...
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Forgetful?
Eat This Breakfast...
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“The beauty of fragrance
is that it speaks
to your heart and hopefully
someone else's.”
Elizabeth Taylor
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Interesting Facts About Perfume
- Perfume is thousands of years old. Ancient Egyptians used fragrant oils and resins in religious ceremonies, cosmetics, and burial rituals.- Your skin changes how perfume smells. Body temperature, skin oils, and even diet can affect how a fragrance develops on your skin.- “Perfume” is more concentrated than “cologne.” In general, perfume contains a higher percentage of fragrance oils, while eau de toilette and cologne are more diluted.- Your nose can get used to a scent quickly. After smelling the same fragrance for a while, your brain may stop noticing it. This is called olfactory fatigue.- Perfume can bring back powerful memories. Smell is closely connected to areas of the brain involved in memory and emotion, which is why a familiar fragrance can instantly remind you of a person, place, or time.
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THURSDAY
OCTOBER 8, 2026
Why you just got a $90 Social Security check
— and why 40 million seniors didn't
If you’re a senior and you received a $90 Social Security check, you may be wondering why you got it—and why millions of other seniors didn’t. The payment is real, but it isn’t part of everyone’s regular Social Security benefit. Here’s what the $90 check is all about, who qualifies, and why roughly 40 million seniors were left out.
Cannabis use is becoming more common among older adults, but that doesn’t mean it’s risk-free. A new study finds that about one in nine older adults who use cannabis meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder—a warning that some seniors may be using it more often or in ways that can become difficult to control.
Snacking is changing, and older adults are part of that change. Today’s snacks are no longer just about satisfying hunger between meals. People are looking for better value, healthier choices and plenty of flavor. Here’s a look at the snack trends shaping what we’ll be reaching for next.
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Dating a Widower:
How to Know If He’s Ready
(or You Are)
Dating a widower can be complicated. He may be ready for a new relationship, or he may still be working through the loss of his wife. And the same may be true for you if you’ve experienced loss yourself. Before you get serious, it’s important to know whether both of you are truly ready to move forward.
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Have No Regrets...
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No Smoking (pot) Necessary
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These Symptoms Are
Not Normal As You Age.
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Buying a home
after retirement...
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“I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.”
Steven Wright
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Interesting Facts About
the Nobel Prize
- It was created by Alfred Nobel.Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prizes in his 1895 will. He left most of his fortune to fund the awards.- The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901.The original categories were Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace.- There is no original Nobel Prize in Economics.The economics award was created by Sweden’s central bank in 1968 and is officially called the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.- The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway.Unlike the other Nobel Prizes, which are presented in Sweden, the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.- Some people have won the prize more than once.A small number of individuals and organizations have received multiple Nobel Prizes. Marie Curie was the first person to win twice—Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911.
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