Living

Those of us grew up during the early days of television probably remember Robby The Robot or the robot B-9 from “Lost in Space” – large, clunky machines that possessed some primitive human characteristics. But today’s robots, particularly those that mimic animals, are sophisticated machines with qualities and responses that…

Raise your hand if regularly receive robocalls from strangers hoping to separate you from your money or personal info. It’s not your imagination that these calls are more frequent. They’re on the rise across the country, and may specifically target older people who are considered easy prey for savvy or…

You may think your life is busy but consider 71-year-old best-selling romance writer Danielle Steel, recently profiled in Glamour Magazine, who appears to be a force of nature with the energy and drive of a 21-year-old.   Born in 1947 and the author of 179 books, Steel’s been writing since…

Perhaps you’ve sung along to hits like “Tiny Dancer,” or “Bennie and The Jets,” or praised his songs for the musical “Billy Elliot.” Maybe you’ve admired his outrageous live performances and dazzling outfits. Or maybe you’ve applauded his activism against AIDS. At 72 years old, Elton John is having his…

It’s been said that a friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you just the way you are. But for many of us, having or making a good friend as we get older seems almost beyond reach. Friends from the past may have fallen…

Whether inspired to change careers or just pursue a long-held passion, many of us are flocking back to classrooms as we inch closer toward retirement age or after we retire. It’s been estimated that over 600,000 people over 50 are now in degree-granting post-secondary institutions. While getting that degree may…