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People love their dogs. In fact, in many homes, the dog is an integral part of the family. I don't...

Looking for gifts for elderly women in nursing homes? If your mom lives in one of these communities, you know...

Free Resources for Caregivers Old age is not for sissies - and neither is the caregiver role. You are not...

by Jane Laskey Older is better: Wear your age with pride Another birthday rolls around and you coyly announce: “I’m...

by Carol Marak Family of choice is the best support team for those aging alone without family support It feels...

What are some great gifts for 90-year-old women? That's a tough one. My nana already seems to have everything she...

by Laurie Miller Owner, Apple Care and Companion Home Care for Parents When do my parents need home care? How do...

SECOND ACT OF THE MONTH AWARD Each month, we give the 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award to an individual who made an...

by Ellen Blake It feels like well-meaning people friends, family members, and social media contacts bombard me with messages about...

by Ellen Blake Looking in the mirror the other day, I noticed my nose seems larger. It’s always been prominent,...

By Leslie Farin Words that show your age Sometimes I notice my kids' eyebrows shoot up when I say certain...

by Brenda Bonin I’ve been an off and on journal keeper for about twenty years.  Last year, I got into...

by Susan Myres, Board Certified Family Law Attorney Divorce Advice for Seniors Whenever people ask me why so many older...

by Ellen Blake, Staff Writer, 50Plus-Today After decades of accumulating stuff, I’m suddenly obsessed with managing and getting rid of...

by Leslie Farin  Every home should be built with universal design concepts in mind. I have very strong opinions about...

Face to face vs virtual events: either way, connection is important Families, businesses, schools, and more pivoted during the pandemic...

by Ellen Blake When should a senior stop driving? How do you know when it's time to have that dreaded...

SECOND ACT OF THE MONTH AWARD Each month, we give the 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award to an individual who made an...

By Patricia Raskin How Older Role Models Motivate and Inspire Me Living to 100 was an early life goal I began...

by Michael Lubell I lived many years looking for a relationship on dating sites. Whether it’s Match, Bumble, OurTime, or...

by Amy Temperley Recently I had a life crisis. Maybe you had one of these little gems at some point....

by Ellen Blake I hate that many restaurants continue to use QR code menus. It's not that I don't appreciate...

By Ellen BlakeAt some point, many of us start to fear our parent is no longer safe behind the wheel....

by Marlene Caraballo Embracing imperfect holidays The holiday season is here and along with the excitement comes anxiety, stress and...

  by Leslie Farin (with Laurie Miller) Holidays are unfortunately not happy for everyone While on a recent trip to...

By Amy Jones As I started to write this article, I realized how many challenges we face dating at 50Plus....

by Ellen Blake Holiday fatigue It’s not usual to run out of juice by mid-December. Between buying gifts and decor,...

Author: Amy Jones Dating Is Different Now If you haven’t noticed, dating is quite different now in this technology-driven, fast-paced,...

This month’s pick of the month from Andrea Peskind-Katz from GREAT THOUGHTS, GREAT READERS is: Once Upon a December  Every month,...

By Ellen Blake Grandparents Are an "Eager to Spend" Demographic Think about it - Most grandparents light up when you...