Secretary Mimicked Her Boss for 67 yrs, Everyone is Shocked by Her Secret Fortune and What She Did With it
Sylvia Bloom was a shrewd secretary who amassed a fortune after watching her bosses at work – but the beautiful part is what she did with it.
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90-Year-Old Credits 'Words With Friends' for Saving Her Life
Miyoko Saiki is alive to celebrate her birthday next week, and she says that it is all thanks to her Words With Friends app.
Alzheimer's Patients Here Gain New Attitude on Life After Being Given Baby Dolls to Care For
"Cuddle Therapy" is the best way to alleviate stress and depression in dementia patients, and it cuts down on medication at these facilities where it is a daily practice.
99-year-old Woman Sews a Dress for an African Child Every Single Day
98-year-old Lillian Weber sews dresses by hand for small children in Africa from her farm house in Iowa every single day.
World's Oldest Man Turns 112 With the Help of Cake and Sumo Wrestling
Mr. Nonaka was presented with the certification and – to his delight – a congratulatory sweet treat for his longevity earlier this week.
Senior Who Was Given Weeks to Live is Thriving After Baby Girl Gives Her Something to Live For
Despite 92-year-old Jean Roper being given weeks to live because of her kidney damage, she has undergone a stunning transformation since her great-granddaughter gave birth to a baby girl.
Man Quits Day Job to Soothe Dementia Patients With Nostalgic Barber Shop Experience
He even sets up a little glowing barber pole and a jukebox so the patients can listen to the music their heard when they were younger.
After 65 Grandchildren, One is Finally Given Name of Great-Great-Grandpa Who Reacts With Pure Joy
Esmond Allcock has had 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren – but this is the first youngster to ever be named after him.
Lost Senior With Dementia Found in Cornfield, Thanks to Police Drone
If you ever feel upset about how technology affects society today, just remember how drones can save lives, too.
She Shares Her Wisdom With the World, Now Dozens of Strangers Surprise Her on 101st Birthday
After spending the last few months offering guidance to the younger set, strangers from around the world decided to thank Grandma Eileen for her wisdom.
Watch 85-Year-old Italian Grandmother Hilariously Learn to Use Google Home: ‘Hey, Goo-goo'
Despite continuously calling the device "googoo", it still managed to piece together the grandmother's demands through her Italian accent.
Grieving Man Can Sleep Again After Girl Reaches Out in the Grocery Store
This 4-year-old girl just loves old people – and thanks to her outgoing nature, she made a friend for life out of a lonely widower in the grocery store.
New 'Talking Tables' Cafes Are Designed for People Who Want to Talk to Strangers
The Sainsbury's initiative is being tested as a means of combatting loneliness by bringing people together over a cup of tea.
World's Oldest Barber, Still Masterfully Cutting Hair At 107, Shares Secrets For Longevity
This centenarian barber in New York has been cutting hair since 1921 and shares his secrets to longevity.
Doctors Can Now Prescribe Social Activities for Lonely Seniors - and Mailmen Will Help Out Too
The initiative will hopefully tackle the harmful effects of social isolation amongst lonely seniors.
After Becoming a Pilot, Man Fulfills Promise to Give Village Elders Their First Ever Plane Ride
This pilot celebrated the achievement of his lifelong dream by helping the seniors of his community achieve their own dream of flying.
Photos of 75-Year-Old Volunteer Napping With Cats Hauls in Funds to Run Sanctuary for a Year
These sweet pictures of an older volunteer napping with cats have garnered enough donations to run the animal sanctuary for an entire year.
This Starbucks is the First to Be Operated Entirely By Older Citizens
The branch has specifically hired older workers between the ages of 55 and 66.
Fearless Great-Grandfather Successfully Fights Off Three Assailants Trying to Rob a Bookie
This spry 84-year-old was not to be intimidated by three crooks barging into the bookies earlier this week.
Sweet Senior Has Given Away 6,000 Chocolate Bars to Strangers in Decade-Long Act of Kindness
This 93-year-old is nicknamed "The Candy Man" because he has spent the last 11 years giving away chocolate bars to strangers.
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