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‘Not Forgotten’ photo essay looks to restore normalcy for Yorktown High seniors
Photo by Matt Mendelsohn The last two months of your senior year in high school are supposed to be full of celebrations; from getting dressed up and going to your final prom to dawning your cap and...
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8 tips for seniors in isolation, and the importance of staying hopeful
© De Visu / stock.adobe.com It’s difficult to avoid the reality that many seniors are facing around the world right now. Weeks of separation from their families, the closure of local community centers...
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8 ways seniors can keep their minds and bodies in tiptop shape
©lordn/adobestock.com Finding ways to stay both physically and mentally active as an older adult can challenge your creativity and your schedule. Here, find a handful of ways to keep yourself inspired...
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Here’s how to cope as a caregiver, both near and far, during COVID-19
© Ocskay Mark / stock.adobe.com In 2011, more than one in six Americans reported being a full-time or part-time caregiver to a loved one, family member, neighbor or friend. Ages of the caregivers...
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3 virtual chair yoga classes to take when you need a breather
© Victor Koldunov /adobe.stock.com There are plenty of ways to remain active as you age, but in the times of COVID-19, it can be hard to find ways to squeeze in some fitness, especially as gyms remain...
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Here’s how seniors can stay active and healthy this summer
© inkdrop / stock.adobe.com From taking advantage of your surroundings to staying connected with loved ones, there’s a lot you can do to put yourself first right now. Read on for a few out-of-the-box...
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Here’s what it’s like to get your senior year ‘canceled’ due to COVID-19
The Roepe family (Photo by Jonathan Timmes) Our only child, who was conceived during a trip to the beach three weeks after 9/11, won’t have a high school graduation because of a global pandemic. It...
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9 podcasts all seniors should consider listening to right now
© fizkes / stock.adobe.com In the early 2000s, as the average number of radio listeners began to decrease, the concept of podcasts started to gain a reputation as audio entertainment perfect for...
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Local high school students pair up with seniors for Companion Program
© Pixel-Shot / stock.adobe.com With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the United States in mid-March and quickly spreading throughout the region, many people had their lives come to an abrupt halt. With...
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Support Alexandria’s seniors by mailing positive, uplifting cards
Photo by Álvaro Serrano Social distancing can get lonely, especially for seniors (a group at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus) who are living apart from their families. Although many senior...
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