Police Are Fighting Social Isolation By Creating Public 'Chat Benches' for Strangers to Chat
Police officers hope that the success of "Chat Benches" will inspire other towns to implement similar solutions to tackle senior loneliness.
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Social Media is Melting Over This Adorable Photo of a Dog Awaiting His Elderly Owner's Treatment
This adorable photo of an anxious dog awaiting his owner's return is being shared across social media.
Woman Has Been Feeding Hungry Swans Every Day for the Last 10 Years After Dam Was Installed
Every day rain or shine, this 70-year-old grandma has doled out specialized bird seed to a flock of swans residing at an English pond.
After Nuns and Millennials Discover They're 'Soul Mates', They Work and Live Together to Change the World
Catholic women and spiritually-oriented millennials from all over the US are looking to each other as an unlikely new source of community and inspiration.
84-Year-old Nonchalantly Becomes Nation's Oldest Living Kidney Donor After Seeing His Neighbor's Yard Sign
A youthful octogenarian has just become the nation's oldest living kidney donor after he saved the life of his 72-year-old neighbor.
Elderly Man Gazing Fondly at His Date in McDonald's Inspires Thousands of Romantics Online
A simple moment of affection between an elderly couple in McDonald's has won the hearts of thousands of internet users since it was uploaded last week.
How a 97-Year-old Artist Used Doodles to Save His Beloved Hometown From Being Torn Down
When the government was threatening to knock down Huang Yung-fu's hometown, he picked up a paintbrush and got to work.
When Senior Has Trouble Crossing Intersection, Delivery Driver Pulls Over and Offers Him Piggyback Ride
A young delivery driver is being hailed as an everyday hero after he helped carry an old man across a busy intersection in Singapore.
Watch These Self-Isolating Seniors Stave Off Boredom by Playing Life-Sized 'Hungry, Hungry Hippos'
Rather than using plastic hippos to capture their prizes, these wily older women in wheelchairs used baskets on sticks-and the results are so fun.
Watch the Heartwarming Moment Residents of Senior Home Sing 'Que Sera Sera' to Relatives From the Window
These nursing home residents celebrated the chance to spend time with their family members by singing sweet songs from opposite sides of a window.
Corner Store Owner Gives Away More Than $6,000 in Free Goods to Seniors Preparing for Quarantines
The Day-Today shop in Edinburgh has been delivering free "coronavirus kits" to elderly people staying indoors amidst fears of COVID-19 exposure.
These Are The Best Things About Aging, as Voted By People Over 50
A new survey uncovers the positive aspects about aging—and almost half of adults over 50 say their self-confidence and fulfillment has increased with age.
Woman Starts Doing Grocery Runs for Older Neighbors to Reduce Their Exposure to the Coronavirus
This North Carolina woman has been making supermarket runs for her older neighbors so they don't have to risk exposing themselves to the coronavirus.
Watch 84-Year-old's Reaction to Winning New Car After Sinking Incredible 93-Foot Putt
This Mississippi woman was rewarded for her incredible golf shot at the University of Mississippi with a brand new 2020 Nissan Altima.
Canada's First 'Dementia Village' is Helping to Change How People Care for Seniors With Alzheimers
Since The Village opened in August, several dozen seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia have enjoyed its various restaurants and cottages.
91-Year-old Gym Member Who Works Out in Overalls Becomes Social Media Poster Boy for Good Health
This stylish Alabama senior was named Gym Member of the Month after diligently working out in his overalls three times a week for a year.
This 104-Year-old Veteran Who Never Before Celebrated Valentine's Day Gets 70,000 Love Letters
Even when his wife of 42 years was alive, William White says they never celebrated Valentine's Day-so imagine his delight over this deluge of well wishes.
Dementia-Friendly Dance Class Restores Strength and Happiness to Seniors Fighting Alzheimer's
These partner dance classes do much more than just bring seniors out of isolation—they also dramatically improve cognitive and physical health.
96-Year-Old Radio Enthusiast Fulfills Childhood Dream With Far Out Connection to Outer Space
This 96-year-old woman from Toronto finally got to fulfill a lifelong dream after her radio connection patched her through to an astronaut aboard the ISS.
Grandma Bursts into Happy Tears After the Family Finally Surprises Her With New Puppy (WATCH)
This grandma has been asking her family for a new dog since her last pup passed away unexpectedly last year—and this month, her wish was finally granted.
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