Inspiring
August 11, 2026

Grandma Helps Pass a Law That Allows Her State’s Assisted Living Facilities To Serve Alcohol

A glass of wine goes down easy for a lot of people across different demographics. This, of course, includes many seniors, who enjoy a little merlot or some chardonnay on a sunny afternoon. An 82-year-old woman named Anita LeBrun is one such wine lover. When the grandmother learned her Minnesota nursing home couldn’t offer her her favorite Barefoot Pinot Grigio, she got to work.

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Health
August 10, 2026

New Study Finds Avoiding 3 Health Risks in Midlife Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years

Neuroscientists still debate the precise origins of dementia. Decades of research confirm one fact, though: several risk factors respond directly to lifestyle choices. A new study in Neurology Open Access strengthens this argument. It also pinpoints an exact window when three specific health measures carry outsized weight for long-term brain health. It turns out that between ages 45 and 65 are key years. Researchers from institutions across the U.S.

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Inspiring
August 10, 2026

Meet the Women Over 64 Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Ponds One Dive at a Time

Every summer, a group of women over 64 dives into Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds to remove trash from the bottom. The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage, or OLAUG, estimates that it has removed 6,000 pounds of garbage since forming in 2017. The group now has about 30 members and organizes around 20 formal dives each year, with each cleanup requiring careful planning around water conditions, wildlife, and safety.

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