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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Play September: Hobbies at Home

As we welcome the cooler months, indoor activities are on the rise. Get some inspiration with this “Hobbies at Home” themed monthly crossword puzzle.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged

Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Chronic Inflammation: When Your Body Is Mad at You

Chronic inflammation can contribute to serious consequences, but lifestyle changes can help.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor

We’re reading Mama Day by Gloria Naylor! Let us know what you think in the comments.

Monday, September 2, 2024

Launch Your Own Website

DIY websites are simpler than ever. Thanks to user-friendly platforms and tools, you can bring your online vision to life.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory

Trips to Miami, floods, snowstorms, a trip to the bakery and a near fight at Virge’s third birthday party – readers share their earliest memories – as young as nine months! What’s yours?

Friday, August 30, 2024

Open Thread Update: Dumbest “Smart” Technology

Does your phone tell you when your cat uses the litterbox? Do you miss paper instruction manuals? Readers dish about the ‘smart tech” that is really…dumb.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Senior Planet talks to…Harry Hamlin

Harry Hamlin, a TV, stage and film star for his entire adult life, talks about his career, projects and hobbies – like mountain climbing – in this exclusive interview.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad

Meet Michelle Bryan, who left the US for the first time ever in 2018 to retire in Ecuador and hasn’t looked back since.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Senior Planet Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

It’s time to finish The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, August 29 at 4:30pm EDT for our virtual book discussion.

Monday, August 26, 2024

Get Social – and Volunteer Abroad

Global volunteering is ideal for retirees with the time, resources and experience to do good, satisfy their wanderlust and meet new people.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Man Cave On… Working With Your Hands

Lots of us have – or had – jobs where we only used our hands on a keyboard — but there’s a special joy in working and creating with your hands. What’s your favorite?

Thursday, August 22, 2024

An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security

As Social Security approaches its 90th birthday, uncertainty reigns…and it has been building for years. What solutions are on the horizon?

Monday, August 19, 2024

Ask Joan: Lonely Widower Seeks Intimacy

How can a recently bereaved widower navigate looking for connection and intimacy…and is it too soon?  Senior Planet Sex columnist Joan Price offers counsel.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Ask The Techspert: How to Speed Up Your Browser

Want a smoother, faster more efficient online experience? The Techspert offers some simple tips and techniques to help you speed up and optimize your browser.