A Sunset Every Day: Man Finds Sweetest Way To Honor Late Wife’s Memory.
For the fourteen years before she passed away, Rick and Lil Glombowski spent every evening watching the sun set outside of their Lakeland, Florida retirement...
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“81 And Still On The Run!” BFFs Prove You’re Never Too Old To Travel The World.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 24, 2023
When you picture yourself in your 80s, what do you see? Many people envision a life of comfort and ease, but best friends Sandy Hazelip...
Read more82-Yr-Old Walmart Employee Gets To Retire For Good Thanks To Online Strangers.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 19, 2023
When we think about what we'll be doing when we're in our eighties, working a cash register at the local superstore isn't exactly on the...
Read moreGrandma Celebrates 105 Trips Around The Sun With 1st-Ever Birthday Bash.
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton |
Mar 2, 2023
Lorene Summey of Cherryville, North Carolina had never had a birthday party. The oldest of six children, she often cared for her siblings and thus...
Read moreAir Force Vet Gets Sweetest Surprise From Dunkin’ Workers On His 95th Birthday.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 18, 2023
Fred Brown is a creature of habit. For the past 40 years, the Air Force veteran has left his home in Lynn, Massachusetts and walked...
Read more100-Yr-Old Widower Finds New Purpose In Helping Kids Discover The Joy Of Books.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 7, 2023
It isn't every day that the future and the past get to meet on national television. When his wife of 72 years passed away six...
Read more100-Yr-Old Pen Pals Discover “New Thing Called Zoom” To Continue 84-Yr Friendship.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 19, 2023
Looking back, Geoff Banks of Devon, England can hardly even remember how he first started writing to his American friend, Celesta Byrne. Geoff and Celesta...
Read moreCall For Help Changes Life Of Veteran With Hearing Loss — And A Good Samaritan!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 19, 2023
Sometimes when you need help, you just have to flag down a passing car and ask for it. That's what Keith Bench of Salem, Utah...
Read more“He’s My Guy.” Wedding Photo Sparks The Sweetest Moment For Mom With Alzheimer’s.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 10, 2023
No matter how much Alzheimer's and dementia robs of people, it can never take away a lifetime of love and companionship. On TikTok, Joshua Pettit...
Read more“Goodness Gracious!” Man Wows Strangers With His Toe-Tapping Piano Performance.
Alison Holme |
Jan 7, 2023
The world is filled with talented entertainers. Simply turn on the television any given night and you're bound to find some version of a singing...
Read more“His Face Lights Up.” Grieving Grandpa Gets Showered With 1000s Of Christmas Cards.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 5, 2023
It's not just that George Dowling's late wife liked Christmas; it's that she "was" Christmas. Throughout their 70-year-long marriage, Lucille always went overboard during the...
Read moreHe’s How Old?! Bodybuilder Looks Decades Younger Thanks To Yrs Of Discipline.
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton |
Jan 1, 2023
Commitment is key to any good routine and, when it comes to exercising, it's what produces results. A 34-year commitment to daily workouts has not...
Read moreGrandma Struggles Crossing Street Until The Perfect Hero Swoops In To Help.
Kelsey Bjork |
Dec 30, 2022
Small acts of kindness often go unnoticed… but not this time! As Officer Cody Alloway was patrolling the city of Glendale, Arizona, he happened upon...
Read moreEmpty Nester Devotes Days To Cheering Up Strangers Who Could Use A Little Joy.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 20, 2022
For Patricia Gallagher, no gesture of kindness is too small to make a big difference in someone's life. Over a decade ago, Patricia's kids had...
Read moreGrandpa Spotted Eating Alone In Restaurant Gets Best Reaction From Fellow Patrons.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 18, 2022
We all try to do the right thing in our daily lives, even when the situation makes us feel awkward or uncomfortable. The ABC News...
Read moreFlorida Chick-Fil-A Honors Loyal Customer’s 104th Birthday In The Sweetest Way.
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton |
Dec 6, 2022
Steve Bellissimo, lovingly known as Mr. Steve, shares a special relationship with his local Chick-fil-A. The Florida resident is so much more than the average...
Read moreHeartbreaking Video Of Grandma At Work Sparks Outpouring Of Support From Strangers.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 25, 2022
These days, senior citizens sometimes have to work well beyond the average age of retirement just to keep their heads above water financially. Devan Bonagura...
Read more23 Senior Dogs With A New Leash On Life Take Flight To Their Furrever Homes.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 20, 2022
Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? When people go to the animal shelter in search of a new forever friend,...
Read more“She Is My Hero.” Cane-Wielding Great-Grandma Rescues Neighbor From Thief.
Kelsey Bjork |
Nov 14, 2022
When Miss Faye is around, you better believe she'll have your back. This 76-year-old great-grandmother is a driving force in her community, something that couldn't...
Read more100-Yr-Old Swimmer Sets New World Records — And Isn’t Stopping Any Time Soon.
Marcela Camargo |
Nov 13, 2022
If you think you are too old to learn a new sport, practice a certain activity, or even break a world record, it's time to...
Read more84-Yr-Old With Alzheimer’s Proves Anything Is Possible In A Cap And Gown.
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton |
Nov 6, 2022
It's never too late to achieve a goal. The key is to be persistent and remain focused. For 84-year-old Ron Robert nothing could stop him...
Read more43 Yrs Ago Racism Tore This Interracial Couple Apart. Now They’re Finally Married!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 5, 2022
Life is too short to live with regret. Forty-three years ago, Jeanne Gustavson of Portland, Oregon made a decision that she instantly regretted. She broke...
Read more99-Yr-Old Cancer Survivor Dances Her Way Into The Hearts Of Everyone She Meets.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 2, 2022
When you picture Pitbull's biggest fan, you might not immediately think of a 99-year-old cancer survivor like Margaret Masters. And yet, whenever she hears "Mr....
Read more#GetCaroleHome: Strangers Help Woman Track Down Her Mom Trapped By Hurricane.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 14, 2022
Hurricane Ian will go down in history as one of the worst storms to ever hit Florida. In the days leading up to the devastating...
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