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Virginia teacher leaves $1 million to her former school
Lillian arrived early every day, often coming to the school at 3 a.m. She even worked through the summers—and for years she brought in food for the staff every Monday.
Quality of relationships influences longevity, quality of life
“By age 50, the greatest determinant of whether a person would live to 80 and be healthy was the quality of the person’s relationships,” said Dr. Waldinger.
Scammers target seasoned citizens by pretending to be grandchildren
To prevent themselves from falling victim to these scams, seasoned citizens are encouraged not to get caught up in the “urgency” of the matter.
John Eldredge encourages people to ‘engage with real life’
The average 75-year-old will spend 69.75 years living in a little compartment, but only five years outside in the dazzling, living world. It’s a catastrophe, the final nail in the coffin for the human soul.
92-year-old man becomes social media star for sharing recipes
For 36 years, “Pop” was involved in the banking industry. Today he is on his way toward becoming a social media superstar for his love of cooking.
New communities combine affordable housing, sense of purpose
Intentional, intergenerational communities are springing up all over America. They help support foster or adoptive parents, as well as injured veterans and young adults with disabilities.
Retired Missouri coach finds renewed purpose as a beloved clown
When Steve Kern left his job as a physical education teacher and high school baseball coach, he traded in his whistle for a rainbow wig and oversized shoes, KSDK-TV reported.
Fortune: Baby boomers are shunning retirement to maintain purpose
“If we’re not in service to other people, what are we doing?” Allen asked. “Why did we get sold on: ‘Amass enough money so you can sit on your ass for 30 years?’”
Rather than pursuing happiness at work, chase after purpose instead
Having a mindset that your job really has meaning to other people works to help persevere through setbacks and obstacles.