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Teen Who Sends ‘Silly’ Socks 4 Seniors Launches Christmas Drive to Warm Toes and Hearts in Nursing Homes

Thanks to a generous soul, there are dozens of people across the nation getting socks for Christmas—but they couldn't be happier about it. Elle Gianelli...

‘My Brother Died a Hero’ Going Back to Save 4 Seniors in Maui Wildfire

Hula dancers swayed to the ocean waves on a South Carolina beach, all paying tribute to a hometown hero who died saving seniors in...

Practicing and Listening to Music Can Slow Cognitive Decline in Healthy Seniors by Producing More Gray Matter

Listening to music or playing an instrument can delay cognitive decline as we age—by producing gray matter in the brain—a new study shows. The researchers...
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Woman Helped 100 Seniors Re-Home Their Pets Before Passing Away, Bringing ‘Peace of Mind’

A 28-year-old who helps the elderly to re-home their pets before passing away has celebrated her 100th adoption. Angela Rafuse was inspired to create her...

Festive Seniors Build Christmas Tree Made of LEGOs and a Fireplace With Santa’s Feet Sticking Out

A LEGO-loving couple have created a bit of festive cheer by making an entire wall, fireplace and tree from the plastic blocks in their...

Daily Multivitamins Could Help Keep Seniors Mentally Sharp—and May Protect Against Dementia

A daily multivitamin helps keep people over the age of 65 mentally sharp, and may also protect against dementia. Researchers estimated supplementation for three years...

Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being – Here’s Why

Written by Tim Vernimmen, this article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, a nonprofit publication dedicated to making scientific knowledge accessible to all. Bodies lose their...

This Hero Dog-Lover Keeps Seniors and Their Pets Together With ‘Peace of Mind’

A dog rescue program specialized to help the dogs of the elderly has allowed hundreds of dogs to stay with their owners who could...

Watch Seniors Come to Life When Puppies Flooded Their Nursing Home

This is the heart-warming reaction of care home residents as they enjoyed a visit from an adorable group of Pomeranian and British bulldogs. The adorable...

College Seniors Fix Erosion in New Orleans By Resuming Citywide Bottle Recycling to Crush Them For Sand

It was during a conversation over a bottle of wine, one which they knew would simply end up in a landfill, that a pair...

80-Year Old Powerlifter Can Still Pump 800 Pounds And Inspire Seniors to Hit the Gym

Mike Palen has practiced Olympic-style weightlifting since he was 12, and 68 years later, he's still going strong—800 lbs. strong, to be precise. The 80-year-old...

Michigan High School Lets Seniors Dress in Costume for School ID Photos – And They Are Fantastic

One high school in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has a unique annual tradition for its senior graduating class which demonstrates that folks around here—even the...

Seniors Play Dress Up With Nature to Personify the Magic Around Us– LOOK

Have you ever stared at a nature photo of an animal hiding in plain sight and had an almost impossible time trying to separate...

Seniors Are Now Texting Grandchildren After Learning Skill in Lockdown – And 1/3 Like it More Than Calling

One silver lining of the pandemic for silver seniors, is that texting and social media provide a lot of joy, now that they've learned...

Dad Rallies Celebrities to Offer Life Lessons to COVID-Year Seniors in Denver—See The Great Gift for Free

Everyone has a COVID story now, and for those aged 16-18, the story likely has something to do with school and extra-curricular disruptions during...

The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says

A twice-a-week routine of high-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in people over 70, according to a new...

Seniors Given Free Video Devices With Easy-to-Use Buttons So They Can Talk to Family for First Time in Months

Seniors who are social distancing to stay healthy during the pandemic are now gaining much-needed companionship, thanks to ultra-loud, easy-to-use devices that connect them...

Creative Seniors Take On The Latest Trend And Recreate Vogue Covers – LOOK

These pictures show elderly residents at an English care home taking part in the latest viral internet trend—recreating iconic Vogue magazine covers. Seniors at Robinson...

Lifelike Robotic Pets Bring Joy And Serenity To Seniors, Combatting Stress And Loneliness

Lifelike ‘companion animals’ are now offering the elderly all the feel-good perks of pet ownership, but without the drawbacks. According to research, pet therapy has...

Seniors Recreate Iconic Movie Posters For Calendar That’s Raising Thousands For Alzheimer’s – And They’re Amazing

These seniors have been getting fancy with makeup and lights since long before COVID-19 spurred us all to creativity. In genius photoshoots, residents at the...