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."
What Bob Dylan has to say to us now
With his 39th studio album, Dylan reveals the strength of acting your age.
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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'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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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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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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No gym? How to stay fit at home
Plus: the right amount of exercise to stay healthy during the pandemic
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Need to calm down? Ditch your phone and tune into your breathing with meditation
Meditation offers a simple, easy way to relieve stress.
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Make frugality a key part of your financial crisis recovery plan
Savings protects against downside risks and allows for taking advantage of opportunities.
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Tips from CaringBridge on how to reach out to someone in a health crisis
How to Build a bridgeCaringBridge has identified these effective ways to reach out when someone you know is experiencing a health crisis.Make a kind gesture.…
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Minnesota researchers uncover the power of gratitude
Reasons to be thankfulThanks to data collected through CaringBridge's online support community, University of Minnesota researchers can now quantify what your mother always told you:…
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New generation of grandparents redefines role: '60 really is the new 40, isn't it?'
A new breed of active, tech-savvy grandparents builds bonds and memories with the next generation.
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Lessons learned from a long-distance grandfather
Babysitting a toddler granddaughter gives new perspective on parenting.
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Millennials and boomers happily coexist in Twin Cities 'barbell buildings'
Amenity-loaded apartments appeal to young professionals too busy to take on the chores of homeownership and empty-nesters weary of them.
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