seniors

Culture, Joy, Popular

Young people share their petty ‘boomer’ complaints, proving old folks can be right

Tod Perry

2/12/2026
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Culture, Generations

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Sarah Watts

4/13/2026
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Culture, Joy, Popular

Why intergenerational ‘culture buddies’ could be the antidote to loneliness everywhere

Kat Hong

1/29/2026
Photo credit: Canva – A man had a heart attack and died while having his brain waves measured. The data was eye-opening.

Health, Popular, Wellness

A man died suddenly during a brain scan. What scientists saw was beautifully comforting.

Tod Perry

1/6/2026
Joy, Nature, Pets, Popular

Man asks older neighbor to watch his pets and receives emotional and unexpected letter in return

Annie Reneau

12/27/2025
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Community, Joy

What it’s really like to move into a retirement community

Emily Shiffer

11/21/2025
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Health, Popular, Wellness

People who are ‘nearing the end’ reveal if they regret sacrificing indulgences for their health

Evan Porter

10/24/2025
Photo credit: Canva – What we can learn from "SuperAgers": 80-year-olds with the brain power of much younger adults.

Health, Popular, Wellness

Decades of studying ‘SuperAgers’ shows exactly how your brain can perform 30 years younger

Evan Porter

10/22/2025
Photo credit: Sam Evanz/TikTok – 81-year-old writes heartfelt text message to younger softball teammates in middle of the night.

Friendship, Joy, Popular

“It’s you who keep me going”: 81-year-old writes heartfelt text to his softball teammates

Evan Porter

9/17/2025
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Health, Popular, Wellness

Doctor explains how to accurately predict your longevity with simple at-home test

Tod Perry

9/15/2025
Photo credit: Canva Photos – There is a three hour window of time when most dying people pass away.

Health, Popular, Science, Wellness

Hospice nurse reveals the exact time most people die and the reasons why are fascinating

Evan Porter

8/10/2025
Photo credit: Image via Canva – Old people discuss what moving into a retirement community is really like.

Family, Modern Families, Popular

Older people get real about what it’s like to move into a retirement community

Emily Shiffer

8/9/2025
Photo credit: via Christian Buehner/Unsplash – Baby boomers didn't get everything wrong.

Culture, Joy, Popular

17 strong opinions the baby boomers actually got right, according to younger generations

Tod Perry

8/9/2025
Photo credit: Canva, @magicman1942/TikTok – Donal Schaefer's message is making so many SAHMS feel seen.

Family, Motherhood

80-year-old has special, tearjerking message for under-appreciated stay-at-home moms

Heather Wake

7/7/2025
Photo credit: via Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels and Dinielle De Veyra/Pexels – How long can you hang out? The answer may say a lot about your potential lifespan.

Health, Wellness

How long can you hang from a bar? Researchers just found the optimal time for a long life

Tod Perry

7/1/2025
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Humor, Joy

Grandma goes viral with 3 perfect, hilarious rules for her funeral

Heather Wake

5/20/2025