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Senior Citizen Calling Tips -- The AARP, American Association of Retired Persons conducted a survey in 2000 entitled, “Consumer Understanding of pricing Practices and Savings Opportunities in Long Distance Telephone Industry.”
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Internet Dating Over 50: I Want Companionship -- Trying to figure out what the other person is like, how you’ll get along, what the potential is, what the other is after, and what they mean by what they say are just a few of the challenges in dating at midlife. In some ways it’s easier on the Internet, and it’s fast becoming the preferred method of many midlifers.
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Grandkids Give Grandparents Gift of Computer Learning -- (NUI) - Sixty-five-year-old Gaynell Junior never thought she'd learn to use a computer. But, that was before her 15-year-old grandson bought her a gift membership to ExperienceSeniorPower.com.
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Travel Tips for Seasoned Adventure Seekers -- (NUI) - The kids are grown. Your savings are set. You have the time and will to travel the world. So what's stopping you? With low airfares and special room rates aplenty, there is no time like the present to go sightseeing.
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Serve Up Comfort With Pizzazz -- (NUI) - Some days, you long for the comfort of familiar foods. Other days, you crave a new and exciting dining experience. Occasionally, you really don't know quite what will hit the spot. On those days, you might be pleased with a dish that starts off soothingly but has just a little touch of something new.
**Article includes recipe for Quick 'N' Easy Eggs Florentine.
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Where to Find a Special Gift For Baby Boomers, Seniors -- (NUI) - It's not always easy to find the perfect gift. Especially if the person is older, they have most of what they need or want. Are you tired of shopping around for people who have everything?
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Travel Tips for the Savvy Senior Traveler -- (ARA) – For many Americans, along with retirement comes the luxury of time to travel. After decades of working, seniors relish the idea of hitting the road in their RV or taking to the skies for a European vacation.
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Embracing Life When Losing a Loved One -- (NUI) - Five years ago my husband Walter, a devoted father and legendary Chicago Bears running back, succumbed to cancer. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him. But, since his passing, I've realized there are many ways to embrace life before and after the unthinkable happens.
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Revisit the Good Old Days -- (ARA) – Making it Easy for Parents and Grandparents to Reconnect with the Younger Generation - Today’s parents and grandparents grew up playing with wooden yo-yos, tops and blocks, marbles, dominoes and checkers. All things that are hard to find in this day and age where technology is so prevalent in our lives.
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A Simple Approach to Entertaining -- (ARA) – Carmen Parmeter wanted to do something different this year for her birthday -- so she called her granddaughter. The 83 year old wanted to throw a party for her friends, but needed some inspiration.
**Article includes recipes for Corn Bread, Bountiful Banana Bread and Watermelon Bread.
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