Pioneering interracial couples in Minnesota share their experiences
In the 50 years since the Supreme Court validated interracial marriage, these Minnesota couples have been pioneers.
The real financial costs of caregiving
Minnesotans who provide caregiving for loved ones may face real financial hardships of their own.
Sorry, nobody wants your parents' old stuff
Antiques and heirlooms are falling in value — so start planning now for what to do with them.
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Caregiving resources
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys website, where you can search for an elder law specialist by city and distance: www.naela.org/findlawyer"Navigating…
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6 tips for working with much younger colleagues
Advice from a former "seasoned newbie" who's now a valued mentor.
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You, too, can Instagram like a teenager
Learn some tips and tricks for getting started on the popular social media app.
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HIIT your stride with this workout
High-intensity interval training can slow aging, Mayo study finds.
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More retirees blending work and leisure
Options include part-time work, flexible employment, self-employment or an encore career.
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Two senior housing projects move forward
With the leading edge of the baby boomer generation easing into retirement, senior rental projects are on the upswing in the Twin Cities. Here's an update on two.
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Pursuing a story – and writing his own
Discovering the history of an American Indian legend was a catalyst for author.
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'Social entrepreneur' seeks real-life 'Golden Girls' to share Minneapolis house
"I'm a fan of the show, so I thought, why don't you create a 'Golden Girls' home?" Roxanne Cornell said. "The Golden Girls cared for each other. Loved each other. Had fun together. Just because you're 80 years old doesn't mean you can't have fun."
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Are you lonesome? How Minnesota seniors are combating social isolation
More than 250,000 Minnesotans over 60 live alone. How can we fight off loneliness?
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Help in navigating the maze of Medicare
A Minneapolis social worker helps boomers learn their Medicare ABCs and Ds.
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'Trapped' at home during elevator repair, Edina woman got creative, and 'peaceful'
Joann Hunt learned to adapt during one month without an elevator in her Edina condo building.
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St. Louis Park cohousing community welcomes home all ages
An "intentional community" in St. Louis Park encourages multigenerational bonds.
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'Relax Into Yoga for Seniors' has 6-week plan for flexibility
Plagued by stiff or painful joints as we age, some of us consider yoga. We sign up for a “gentle” yoga class but find ourselves…
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Housing seniors with students
Growing up in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, Rusudan Kilaberia was surrounded by older people, including her three surviving grandparents, who lived nearby. They…
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Breaking through the epidemic of loneliness
With isolation a major health risk, agencies reach out to older Minnesotans.
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What Mary Tyler Moore meant to boomer women
In her iconic '70s show and in life, she was a remarkable role model.
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