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An intergenerational, multiracial friendship formed during COVID-19
The story of one 65-year-old and his new Gen Z friend.
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My Good Life: Live like you're dying (because you are)
In this book excerpt, a comedy writer and producer contemplates the empty nest.
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How older workers can prepare for job loss
There are no easy answers when it comes to the job market, especially during a pandemic.
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At 101, Minnesota's 'Blue Ribbon Baker' has recipe for 'beautiful life'
With the State Fair canceled, Marjorie Johnson "took a vacation" from baking: reading, chatting on the phone, updating Facebook and taking daily walks.
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Phone calls help alleviate pandemic isolation for Minnesota's older adults
A new program builds bonds between volunteers and seniors: "We keep tabs on one another and that's good."
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'Little House' star takes on aging: Don't call me 'young lady'
Actress says, "I am old. I qualify. My driver's license tells me so."
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Amid pandemic boredom, Minnesotans turn to DIY home projects
Whether it's raising chickens, building a "catio" or planting a pollinator garden, "there's a lot of joy in not postponing what you want to do."
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What Bob Dylan has to say to us now
With his 39th studio album, Dylan reveals the strength of acting your age.
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Planning to work beyond retirement age? You may have to call an audible
One practical response for near-retirees to consider is whether to join the ranks of entrepreneurs, including self-employment.
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More breast cancer survivors are forgoing reconstruction to 'go flat'
A growing number of women are embracing implant-free bodies after mastectomies and lumpectomies.
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Pandemic has Minnesota baby boomers rethinking retirement
Whether out of concern about money or time, the pandemic has some adjusting their plans.
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New Habitat for Humanity program helps Twin Cities seniors age in place
Age Well at Home initiative serves those living on fixed incomes.
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During COVID-19, a Catch-22 for grandfamilies
Finances, their family's health and their own are just some of the challenges for kinship caregivers amid COVID-19.
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Defunding the police: Could it hurt or help elder abuse efforts?
Why the answer is complicated and somewhat surprising.
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CaringBridge gives voice to patients, families: 'I am telling my story and I own it'
What the Minnesota-based social network CaringBridge can teach us about love, community and healing.
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Alexander: How to make video calls on a PC or a Mac
Three popular videochat options are easy to use, work on most computers.
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The silver lining to staying at home
Thanks to proliferating (and free!) online resources, we can be busier than ever.
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Three generations feel 'blessed' in one remodeled Minneapolis duplex
A mother/daughter duo and their families inhabit the same house — a 1904 duplex in Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood.
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Twin Cities homeowners turn to YouTube videos to learn repair skills
Platform offers hundreds of thousands of how-to videos, delivering digital tutorials for projects from attic to basement.
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Living alone, physical distancing and loneliness
If you are feeling isolated, here are seven strategies to help you cope.
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