Their reactions are delightfully relatable.
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Better living through chrome-plated balls. A lot of negative things have been said about pachinko over the years. The pinball-like game’s parlors are noisy, garish blights on communities that encourage quasi-gambling and rudely told me to go away when I tried to use their free bicycle pump a few times. But they do have their […]
A new model of urban community collaboration in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area connects the generations using mint as a bridge. Senior citizens probably aren’t the first demographic that comes to mind when you think of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho neighborhood, which is much more commonly associated with younger crowds, nightlife, and bars. Yet, the area is home to […]
Unless you live in Buffalo. Who doesn’t want to be taken out to the ball game, and be bought so many peanuts and Cracker Jacks they may never want to go back? Not only is it a great way to get some fresh air, buy a 20-dollar hotdog, and learn some creative obscenities, but a […]
“I don’t even know any of you and I’m sobbing.”
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François Villeroy de Galhau, le gouverneur de la Banque de France, vient de publier sa lettre annuelle au président de la République. Il y emploie un mot très fort :...
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A Dutch supermarket chain created slow checkout lanes specifically for people who aren't in a rush and want to have a conversation.
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OCALA—President Donald Trump was in top form while delivering a campaign-style speech at the villages in Florida on Friday, where those in attendance paid him a hero’s welcome.
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Adults should aim for a score of 8 or above.
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When you support these cool grandparents, you’ll get a lot in return too. There are plenty of green tea stores vying for your attention in Japan, but right now there’s one that deserves to go straight to the top of your must-visit list, and it’s called G-Cha & Ba-Cha. This humorous-sounding name, which is a […]
The Bean Path’s Older Adults Technology School provides opportunities for seniors ages 60 and older to learn technology skills.
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“I might be 88 but that doesn’t mean you should stop trying new things.”
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Retiring by the age of 54 was not in Denys Andrianjafy’s original life plan. But after a series of strokes triggered ongoing health issues, including temporary blindness, nerve pain, severe headaches and high blood pressure, Andrianjafy was forced to take early retirement in December 2024 from the digital communications career...
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Two-time failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said the Save America Act could make it harder for several groups to participate in close elections, which she argued could benefit Republicans.
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Ji-chan and ba-chan are waiting for you at G-cha and Ba-cha. Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods, so it makes sense that a new takeout tea cafe, with an inventive menu, pop aesthetic, and fashionable staff has just opened there. However, the people serving the drinks aren’t teens taking a year to find themselves […]
Public health is affected not only by the obvious factors – diseases, lifestyle-related health problems, injuries and heredity – but also by developments that tend to remain outside the daily sight, and one of them is loneliness, especially among seniors, writes USA Today. Longevity expert Ken Stern says that when he writes a weekly advice […]
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The Alaska House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would boost state funding for a nonprofit that provides free legal aid to vulnerable Alaskans. House Bill 48 was approved by the House on a 27-13 vote. Supporters say the Alaska Legal Services Corporation is critical for assistance in housing disputes, financial abuse cases, for seniors, […]
It’s three o’clock on a cold Budapest afternoon, and the sun is already dropping low on the horizon as 64-year-old Györgyi Petik Kis briskly makes her way to the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library. A beautiful neo-baroque palace, the building is home to the Hungarian capital’s largest public collection of books....
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If you've ever watched seniors play Mahjong, you know they're not messing around. Some might find it complicated. A player's guide explains, "Mahjong is a 4-person game of skill and chance that originated in China." It involves numbered tiles, winds, dragons, flowers, and jokers. It's serious business that, while fun and an excellent way to stretch the mind, can lead to actual fights.
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_For a different perspective on AI companions, see our Q &A with Brad Knox: How Can AI Companions Be Helpful, not Harmful?_
AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of emotional support.
In response, apps dedicated to providing companionship…
The Bethany Center, a Mission District senior housing complex, is an unexpected haven for Cantonese-speaking fans of Tang dynasty poetry.
At S.F. senior home, 100 year-old students meet 1,000 year-old poems
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