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February 19, 2019
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When siblings become estranged

Is ending a relationship with your brother or sister ever the right thing to do?
The Good Life
February 19, 2019
Agents are giving house keys of customer with handshaking after good deal at agency office. Real Estate and Agreement concept.

8 things to know before buying a retirement condo

In many ways, this purchase is much different than buying a house.
The Good Life
February 19, 2019
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How Marie Kondo talked me into getting more books

Restocking beloved favorites brings back joyous feelings for one writer.
The Good Life
February 10, 2019
Mick Sterling sang songs by Elton John Wednesday night in the Dunsmore Room at Crooner's accompanied by pianist Peter Guertin, not pictured, and celli

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.
The Good Life
February 5, 2019
Common-sense advice in the age of the baby-boomer traveler

Common-sense advice in the age of the baby-boomer traveler

For travelers 55 and older, the State Department's basic guidelines are just a starting point.
The Good Life
February 2, 2019
Chuck Zwilling and his crew worked on cutting the ice for their giant floating ice carousel -- more than 130 meters across -- on Green Prairie Fish La

Schafer: The best spot to retire might not be the warmest

It turns out that Minnesota is a contender on lots of rankings of the healthiest states.
The Good Life
January 19, 2019

A quick look at 3 strategies for making your money last in retirement

Figuring out how to manage household income once you are no longer working isn't easy.
The Good Life
December 27, 2018
Longtime Twin Cities personal trainer Dan Zeman (right) (who has worked with the Vikings, Timberwolves, Greg LeMond and former soccer player and now S

Minnetonka exercise physiologist: Boomers have moral obligation to be fit

In his new and very frank book, fitness expert Daniel Zeman says boomer men "expect someone else to take care of their bad choices."
The Good Life
November 30, 2018
Nearly a third of all bathroom remodels by baby boomers involve taking out the bathtub.

Houzz study reveals latest bathroom trends

Baby boomers are remodeling to age in place, according to Houzz trends study.
The Good Life
November 14, 2018
Claire Schierman, left, assistant Prof. Kelly Gage and Maggie Krawczyk wear the menocore look at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.

With 'menocore' style, middle age is all the rage

The look, now popular with women of all ages, is all about comfort, body positivity and values.
The Good Life
October 20, 2018
By pushing oversized buttons, seniors can play games, or call or video chat with family members who link in via their own GrandPad companion apps.

GrandPad's Minnesota customer service reps are helping 'super seniors' get online

A high-tech device for seniors relies on Minnesotans to create a personal connection.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018
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Scammers are targeting older Americans

A fifth of people over 65 have been victims of fraud. Part of the solution: talking about it.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018
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A stack of newspaper cuttings and headlines all concerned with computer-related crime on a background of binary code.

Falling for a scam? I thought it couldn't happen to me

I thought I was above being tricked ... until I got a call from the Windows guy.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018
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Caregiving duties more often fall to women.

Mayo Clinic expert on caring for elderly: 'We're going to face a huge crisis'

Prof. Joan Griffin on why caregiving has been women's work, the risks and benefits of being a caregiver and what older adults can do to be prepared.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018

How to age-proof your résumé and LinkedIn profile

Twelve tips for job hunters over 50 from a pair of career pros.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018
Bird dog exercise helps lower back pain.
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Low back pain? Strengthen your core

Try these four exercises to fortify important muscles.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018
Election judges from ward 1, precinct 10, Joan Curtis and Merlin Davis, conduct a public accuracy test with a ballot tabulator on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 201

Wanted: older adults to serve as poll workers

Learn more about what it takes to be involved on Election Day.
The Good Life
October 17, 2018
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Tips for spotting and avoiding scams

The Good Life
October 17, 2018
MTS bus driver Tom Middleton, 66, who had a career as a software engineer, waits at traffic light on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego while driv

More delay retirement, but it's tough to find work

The Good Life
September 4, 2018
Miami-based Victory Cruise Lines plans some stops in Duluth by next summer.

With cruising industry booming, Duluth bets on new wave of passenger ships

In hopes of establishing the Lake Superior port city as a destination for passenger ships, the city and local agencies are investing in port infrastructure.

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