Aging Spotlight

Senior adults can find a class for nearly every interest, from Brexit to beekeeping. Henry Ford didn’t mince words when he talked about the importance of lifelong learning: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or…
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Couple Jon Alan Brewer and Vicky Deaton reveal what they’ve learned about love and romance later in life The concept of ‘love’ conjures a wide range of responses. For many, the concept of the word changes and evolves through different…
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The secret to a long and happy life We’ve all heard stories about how pets can help us feel better and how they’re good for both our physical and emotional well-being. But these are more than just stories…they’re science. According to…
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It's a party. It's a reunion. It's a sport. Every week across Knoxville there’s a party with music, atmosphere, and lots of talking—and you’re invited. Actually, the party has some exercise thrown in, and well, technically, the party is…
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Discovering hope for those living with Alzheimer’s By Rebecca Whalen On any given day of the week, you can find Harold Chandler spending time with his friends doing just about everything that makes him happy. It’s not unusual to find…
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Remember unfolding a great big roadmap? Ever desperately pull one out while flying down the interstate at night, knowing you’re probably headed the wrong direction? That’s how many of us approach estate planning. The plan seems…
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Fountain of youth? It’s more like the deep waters of youth, and you don’t even have to get your hair wet if you don’t want to—you can always exercise in the shallow end. It is one of the best exercises to pursue as you age, but getting fit…
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“Mirror, mirror on the wall… will I retire after all?” The very word “retirement” evokes emotion. It can make you happy or make you want to hide. It depends on what you think your golden years will hold. Apparently, the majority of…
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So you’ve finally bought a red couch and painted the walls yellow, only to discover that earth tones are in. Sometimes making legal plans can feel like that, with law seeming to evolve as quickly as taste in interior design. Just as…
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"Do you believe there are angels, people who are put into our path at the very moment we need them?” Neysa Peterson looks up at me with sparkling eyes, smiles, and nods. She replies, “Oh, yes. I felt that, too, when I met you.” It was the…
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