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Why I’m Grateful for My 75-Year-Old BFF

Ashley Jonkman October 6, 2023

There’s Nothing Old About Making New Friends: 3 Ways to Make Friends with Senior Citizens

Ashley Jonkman September 2, 2020

When I first moved into my neighborhood, I was a little dismayed that 90% of my neighbors were retired empty-nesters, who, at first glance, I…

Befriending the Elderly: The Case for Friends Across Generations

Kate Oczypok June 16, 2017

When I moved to my neighborhood just outside Washington, D.C., a few years ago, I found a church less than a mile from my apartment…

Connecting with Older Relatives: 5 Tips to Spark Meaningful Conversations

Lauren Jonik December 23, 2016

When my grandfather fell and lost his mobility, it was a crushing loss to him. Pop had been active and healthy for 89 years. Suddenly,…

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