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Hiking has been around for centuries. What was once an act of survival for early humans became a leisurely pastime for the wealthy in the Romantic Era. Now fast forward to modern day. According to the EPA, the average American currently spends 90 percent of their time inside. How unfortunate! The EPA also reports that indoor ...

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Senior student in class

There’s a strong tendency to divide a person’s life into three stages: their school days, their working years, and their retirement. While formal educational opportunities might be more readily available during that first phase of life, the ability to seek out knowledge and learn new things doesn’t come with an expiration date. This is extremely ...

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senior man driving a car

American roads can be unfriendly places, so it’s hardly surprising that many adult children worry about how their parents are faring behind the wheel. Ultimately, age alone is no reason to assume someone isn’t a capable driver. Instead, if you’re wondering if someone you love should still be in the driver’s seat, learn about the ...

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senior couple enjoying cup of coffee in home

While growing older is something to celebrate, it can come with challenges that make daily tasks more difficult. However, maintaining an independent lifestyle can sometimes be achieved with home safety products for seniors. If someone you love is feeling unsafe or uncomfortable at home, we’ve compiled a list of products that will assist them throughout ...

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Moving Tips for Seniors

If you’ve been through a move, you might be familiar with the panicked feeling that comes with rushing to get things packed before movers arrive or not knowing where a family heirloom was placed. Although moving isn’t necessarily fun, it doesn’t have to be stressful. The key to managing the chaos is to be strategic, ...

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Lake and forest

A discussion of the history of Lake Phalen may surprise you. After all, not every lake can include a historic murder mystery in its story! The second-largest lake in St. Paul, Minnesota, Lake Phalen is the undisputed centerpiece of the Phalen Regional Park System. The southernmost lake in a chain of lakes, it drains into ...

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Advice from Centenarians

Some people say that time brings wisdom. Others insist that experience is the best teacher. With more than 100 years of living behind them, centenarians clearly have the benefit of both. Oddly enough, the number of Americans living for a century or more is steadily increasing. Newsweek reports that the population of centenarians has been ...

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Many stacked moving boxes in a room

A move into a senior living facility offers a multitude of exciting opportunities. There’s the chance to meet new friends, the promise of fresh surroundings to explore, and the possibility of discovering novel activities. The move also provides an ideal opportunity to let go of stuff you no longer need so that you can move ...

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A quaint suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in Minnesota, Little Canada boasts the appeal of a small town despite being located just five miles north of St. Paul. The community values its French-Canadian heritage and even hosts an event known as Canadian Days to celebrate both its history and its Ontarian sister city. If you’ve ...

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