Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging.  In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones. 


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Aging, General

 4 records found

Being a Senior Today by Dan Seagren

Geeks by Dan Seagren

Remember When...? by Dan Seagren

Ancient Senior Moments by Dan Seagren


Arts & Entertainment

 14 records found

Lessons from 'The Boys in the Boat' by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering the King! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Elvis Movie by Rusty Wright

Remembering a Lesser-Known Carroll by Greg Asimakoupoulos

On the Street Where We Lived by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 9 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the History topic...See the whole list


Citizenship

 1 record found

The US Constitution Revisited by Dan Seagren


Communication

 4 records found

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents? by Matt Soniak / Pocket

English Spelling is Ridiculous by Sally Davies / Aeon

COVID's Impact on Language by James N. Watkins

Learning from others takes finding common ground by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Disaster

 2 records found

The Day a City Shook by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Attempting to Tally the Sum and Substance of 9-11 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Education

 5 records found

Graduations by Dan Seagren

Excessive Debt? by Dan Seagren

Judge Judy and the Supremes by Stu Johnson

An Eighth Grade Exam from 1895 by Dan Seagren

Exam Time by Dan Seagren


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 23 records found

A Prayer for My City by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Race Marked Out for Us by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Praying for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos

My Gazing Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Recalling a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 18 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the History topic...See the whole list


Financial

 3 records found

Wealth by Dan Seagren

Social Security Perspective by Dan Seagren

Hidden But Revealed by Dan Seagren


General

 16 records found

More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry by US Census Bureau Staff

Women's History Month by US Census Bureau Staff

The Hart of America by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Civil Civilizations by Dan Seagren

Wake Up Call by Dan Seagren

There are 11 more items for the category General and the History topic...See the whole list


Government & Politics

 25 records found

Looking Ahead Down the Road a Ways by Garrison Keillor

The Week We Drifted Down the Niagra River by Garrison Keillor

My Take on the Question, So You Won't Have to Wait by Garrison Keillor

The Un-tied States of America by James N. Watkins

Where Will the Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s. by Joshua Zeitz / Politico

There are 20 more items for the category Government & Politics and the History topic...See the whole list


Health & Wellness

 5 records found

Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac by Faith A. Watkins and David N. Watkins

We're Just Rediscovering a 19th Century Pandemic Strategy by Sarah Zhang / The Atlantic

Too Many Names? by Dan Seagren

Doctors and Others by Dan Seagren

Big, Bad Wolves by Dan Seagren


History

 80 records found

Israel's 9/11 by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Smokey Bear Turns 80!g by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Reagan Movie by Rusty Wright

God is On Our Side...and Theirs by James N. Watkins

6 Misconceptions About World War II by Jake Rossen / Mental Floss

There are 75 more items for the category History and the History topic...See the whole list


Holidays

 68 records found

God Bless America (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Father Speaks, After the Day Has Passed by Garrison Keillor

A Grave Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Mr. Patrick is Not Happy by James N. Watkins

Hail to the Chiefs by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 63 more items for the category Holidays and the History topic...See the whole list


Inspiration

 6 records found

The Olympics of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus by Garrison Keillor

Sam the Olympic Eagle and You by Leona Bergstrom

Saluting Puget Sound Honor Flights by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Earth's Oldest Car Teaches Great Lesson by Bill Nichols


Life Events

 9 records found

My Life Story (Short Version) by Garrison Keillor

A Report on My Trip to Fargo by Garrison Keillor

Returning an Overdue Book by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sing On, Dance On, Good Eye, Ain't You Happy by Garrison Keillor

Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 4 more items for the category Life Events and the History topic...See the whole list


Media

 6 records found

Freud's Last Session Movie by Rusty Wright

The Eyes of Tammy Faye Movie by Rusty Wright

A Shepherd in Sneakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Beautiful Day Movie by Rusty Wright

A Tribute to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos

KICY: A Dream come true by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Nature

 2 records found

Arbor Day 150 by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Unmasking Our Praise for God's Green Earth by Greg Asimakoupoulos


News & Current Events

 84 records found

Finally, Democrats Have a Good Week by Garrison Keillor

Pull Up Your Socks, People, Let's Get Going! by Garrison Keillor

Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor

Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 79 more items for the category News & Current Events and the History topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 12 records found

Sony's The Forge Movie by Rusty Wright

With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Humble Thoughts on 'Gay Pride' by James N. Watkins

God is on our side! And theirs? by James N. Watkins

Changing Racist Hearts (5) by Rusty Wright

There are 7 more items for the category Relationships and the History topic...See the whole list


Sports & Recreation

 8 records found

Play Ball! by Anthony Calabrese / US Census Bureua

Coming Together in Tokyo by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Man of Means by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Series to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Game Nobody Saw by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 3 more items for the category Sports & Recreation and the History topic...See the whole list


Technology

 7 records found

A Virtual Treasure Hunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Adventures in ECO Land by Barbara Greenleaf

How to Tell Science from Psuedoscience by Natalie Wallington /Popular Science

The Lost History of the Electric Car from The Guardian

Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson

The Best is Yet to Be by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The New King: Technology by Dan Seagren


Theater and Movies

 1 record found

Return to the Hiding Place by Rusty Wright


Travel

 4 records found

Crossing the Flats, Looking for Mountans by Garrison Keillor

8 Historic National Park Hotels for Your Bucket List by Michael Debczak / Mental Floss

A Needle in the Sky by Greg Asimakoupoulos

With Praise for Our National Parks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Trends

 5 records found

Race Relations by the Numbers by James N. Watkins

Who Do You Trust? (2022) by Stu Johnson

Who Do You Trust? (2021) by Stu Johnson

This is Us by Barbara Greenleaf

Homebodies by U.S. Census Bureau staff