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How Tony Bennett and other singers preserve their voices as they age
How Tony Bennett and other senior singers preserve their voices as they age.
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How to turn your passions into retirement income
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Why being kind makes you healthier
When you are kind to another person, even in a small way, it has a positive effect by helping that person feel valued and supported.…
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With oldest, youngest candidates in 2020 race, will age matter?
Voters differ on whether some candidates are too old — or too young.
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Little kids and 'grandfriends' get care under the same roof in St. Louis Park
When you put a preschool and a senior living facility together, kids gain skills while older adults gain purpose.
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Sleek, hip design is the latest look of senior living in the Twin Cities
Twin Cities elder communities are investing in fresh, modern design to woo a style-savvy generation — and their adult children.
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Abba-themed 'Mamma Mia!' stirs up smiles at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The Abba-sourced musical is a font of fun at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
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Former KARE anchor Diana Pierce searches for 'What's Next'
With a new online show, former KARE anchor Diana Pierce is off-script and ad-libbing her new adventure.
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Children's books that help stop ageism before it starts
A Minnesota author campaigns for a positive view of late life — for children.
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A movie decades in the making? At age 96, Minnesotan has the footage to prove it
Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul founder Al Milgrom started filming the documentary "Singin' in the Grain" in 1974. You can finally see it.
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Aging activist Ashton Applewhite explains how ageism hurts all of us
Ten questions for "This Chair Rocks" author and activist Ashton Applewhite.
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Where to get information to plan future housing options
Q: I’m interested in gathering information to plan for moving from our home when we can’t take care of it. I am 68 and my…
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Dave Barry's old dog teaches him new tricks
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From Eagles to Elton, classic songs are packing boomers into Twin Cities nightspots
Longtime bar singers celebrate classic songs from the Eagles, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and more.
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How to get the health benefits of cannabis without getting high
'Microdosing' can provide just enough cannabis for medicinal effects.
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Twin Cities theater companies put a new spotlight on aging
Two new Twin Cities theater companies are shining the spotlight on mature performers and their stories.
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