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Why Would Someone Who’s Independent Choose a Retirement Community?

You’re healthy, active and perfectly capable of living on your own. Why would you ever choose to live in a retirement community? After all, you may already have a home…

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The Power of Lifelong Learning

Millions of children around the world are returning to school this time of year. But learning is not the sole domain of the young. On the contrary, while retirement may…

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Blue Zone Living: 9 Habits to Help You Live Longer and Better

In the early 2000s, researchers identified several regions around the world where people consistently live longer, healthier lives than the average population. These places, known as Blue Zones, are home…

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Patriotism From a Quaker Perspective

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the nation is festooned with flags, fireworks and all manner of red, white and blue trappings for the semiquincentennial milestone. But in addition to…

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Honoring the Older Adults Who Enrich Our Lives

Last month, communities across the country celebrated Older Americans Month, a time to honor the countless contributions older adults make to families, workplaces, neighborhoods and society as a whole. A…

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Earth Day Every Day: Small Choices, Lasting Impact

Every year on April 22, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day, a time to reflect on the beauty of our planet and the responsibility we share…

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Downsizing for the Upside of Life

For many of us, spring is a time for sprucing up and cleaning out. But for those thinking of moving to a smaller space, the prospect of downsizing can be…

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Heart Healthy at Any Age

February is American Heart Month, raising awareness not only of love and valentines, but also the care and condition of our most vital organ – the heart. Heart disease accounts…

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From Darkness to Delight: The Danish Secret to Winter Happiness

The holidays are over; the bleak midwinter has arrived. For some, this time of year triggers seasonal affective disorder, a very real form of depression. But what if we embraced…

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