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The older generation wants to know more about smartphones

by Molly Wood
Mar 30, 2017
Predictive text, Wi-Fi and selfies were all on the lesson plan at a seminar in NYC.
Ismael Tubens of the AARP teaches a group of senior citizens how to zoom in on an Android phone.
Courtesy AARP
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Retirees' economic concerns drive Florida vote

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 3, 2016
Florida's senior citizen population is growing, and is divided along ideological lines.
Ruthie and Frank Clark in their home in Sarasota, Florida, surrounded by photos and memorabilia from four decades performing their aerial act in circuses and exhibitions all over the world. Their stage name was "Francarro and Estreleta."
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There are more adult diapers sold in Japan than baby diapers

by Sally Herships
Aug 29, 2016
The country's aging population means businesses have to shift their approach.
Japanese models wear the latest style of adult diapers during its fashion show in Tokyo. The show introduced a collection of 170 adult diapers and smaller pads with men and women walking and striking a pose to the tunes of 1980s British and American pop and rock music.   
YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/Getty Images
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Lifeguard shortages create opportunities for seniors

by Joy Díaz
Jul 28, 2016
Plus, they're cool with leaving their cell phones behind at home.
At 85, Ed Myers is  now a lifeguard instructor at the YMCA in Austin, Texas.  
Joy Diaz
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Retirement won't be comfortable for many retirees

by Reema Khrais
May 23, 2016
A new study from Bankrate.com says we're not saving nearly enough.
To retire comfortably, seniors need to replace about 70 percent of their pre-retirement income, according to financial experts.
401kcalculator.org via Flickr
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Why seniors are flocking to Medicare Advantage

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Feb 17, 2016
As insurers reconsider health exchanges, the private plan for over-65s is a draw.
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Hey, young buff guys: make way for seniors at the gym

by Lewis Wallace
Jan 1, 2016
The fastest-growing group for gym membership is older people, the 55 and over crowd.
Catherine South (right) with fitness instructor Marilyn Ruehlman at Fitworks in Beavercreek, Ohio. 
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When it comes to Medicare, you better shop around

by Dan Gorenstein
Oct 15, 2015
Drug prices change year to year, making real differences between plans.
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The debate against affordable housing in Marin

by Krissy Clark
Jun 11, 2015
Not all Marin County residents have embraced George Lucas' plan to build an affordable housing project.
A canal in Marin County, California
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Rising numbers of seniors are paying off student loans

by Sally Herships
Sep 16, 2014
Between 2004 and 2010, the number of seniors with student loan debt quadrupled.
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