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Small backyard pool. A retiree can no longer enjoy the quiet of his backyard oasis because of the new neighbors – his quiet is now spoiled by noisy kids. Advice columnist Eric Thomas and two readers reply to
Advice for Life

Retiree’s Backyard Oasis Spoiled by Noisy Kids

New retirement, new neighbors, new frustrations

By R. Eric Thomas | October 2, 2026
A couple with their French bulldog at the life plan communities, or CCRC
Health

What Is a CCRC?

Understanding Life Plan Communities and Life Care

By Emerald Communities, Sponsored | October 1, 2026
This grumpy father is still a narcissist. Tyler Olson
Advice for Life

Distant Father Is Still a Narcissist

Once again, he has put a dagger in her heart

By R. Eric Thomas | September 25, 2026
An excessively sleepy woman. Fizkes
Health

Excessively Sleepy During the Day

Tired all the time? What excessive sleepiness can mean

By Virend Somers, M.D. | September 24, 2026
A senior couple argues, experiencing that retirement causes marriage problems. Wavebreakmedia
Advice for Life

Retirement Causes Marriage Problems

They got along fine for more than four decades

By R. Eric Thomas | September 22, 2026
pedestrians on city streets - slow seniors is one daughters reason for phasing out multigenerational trips
Advice for Life

Sunsetting the Multigenerational Family Trips

The grandparents still want to join, but travel has become challenging

By R. Eric Thomas | September 18, 2026
Early mobility can help prevent several health problems as can taking daily steps for surgical recovery. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

Daily Steps for Surgical Recovery

Walking before and after surgery can boost your body’s recovery

By Lynne Christensen, Harvard Health Publications | September 16, 2026
Lonely woman at home in wheelchair because her friends are excluding her. Yuri Arcurs
Advice for Life

Friends Are Excluding Their Ill Friend

Leaving her feeling lonely and left out

By R. Eric Thomas | September 11, 2026
A senior couple's sudden difference may have money issues at its root. Yuri Arcurs
Advice for Life

Couple’s Sudden Difference

Does the issue stem from money or attitude?

By R. Eric Thomas | September 4, 2026
After supporting their daughter and her two children for two years, and the expenses are driving the parents into debt. ChatGPT image
Advice for Life

Grown Daughter Driving the Parents into Debt

Divorced with two kids, the daughter uses them like a blind bank

By R. Eric Thomas | August 28, 2026

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