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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.
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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.
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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
istok Username and password written on a paper note in the shape of a fish attached to a hook - Phishing and internet security concept

Tips for spotting and avoiding scams

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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.
The Good Life
September 4, 2018
Empty-nest syndrome "speaks to a life development issue — aging," said Eddie Luker, a clinical therapist at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Cros

Words of wisdom for parents about to face an empty nest

A clinical therapist at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis., offers parents guidance to find joy in new possibilities.
The Good Life
July 26, 2018
Pam and Ken McClanahan camp out on property they own near the Boundary Waters. Provided photos

What are Minnesotans' go-to summer traditions? Hint: There are quite a few

We asked a wide swath of Minnesotans: What's your go-to summer tradition? We received an equally wide range of answers.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018

My Good Life: Summer evenings, when life is wonderful

The warm season is prime time for backyard patios, unglamorous reading and living in the moment.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018
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A bird-watching primer

With this healthy and rewarding hobby, the bird is indeed the word.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018
My mom: My first superstar

My mom: My first superstar

A strong and stylish mother left a lasting impression.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018
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Back to college after 50: the new normal?

One college just cut tuition 50 percent for its career-focused online degrees.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018
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Katie Flannery, left, and Lil Heiland, with grandchildren Tanner and Lucas Rankin on a trip to Washinton, D.C.

Vacationing boomers put new spin on grandparenting by taking grandkids along

Traveling together builds the intergenerational bond.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018
Raymond Robinson and Mattie Henderson, who both live at the senior high rise Rainbow Terrace, use the free Northside Circulator shuttle to run basic e

Free North Side shuttle connects folks to community: 'I love it'

The Northside Circulator is part of a mission to provide access to basic amenities.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018

Here are some basic steps to take to fight scams on elderly

Scams are a scourge, especially for older adults.
The Good Life
July 24, 2018
Tips for baby boomers who want to get back into the dating game

Tips for baby boomers who want to get back into the dating game

Baby boomers who would like to date again may find the scene has changed. Here's how to adapt to the digital dating era.
The Good Life
July 2, 2018
Music lovers pour into the venue in near-perfect weather as Willie Nelson & Family was joined by the Charlie Daniels Band and Bruce Hornsby during a c

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