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Posted on April 28, 2021 - The new vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are a real game changer! With more than three million doses being administered each day, we’re making progress toward achieving the estimated 70 – 90% of people who need to be immune before the pandemic is truly turned around. Until that day comes, people who have been vaccinated may have a lot of questions. Here are some things to know.

Posted on April 26, 2021 - If you’re a nostalgic person, or just in the mood to reminisce, try these tips from Harvard Medical School experts that can help you bring back memories from the past.

Posted on April 21, 2021 - Videoconferencing has helped us stay connected during these days when it’s not safe to be together. It’s not a brand new technology, but the rapid adoption across wide swaths of the population has given researchers a lot of new experimental data to work with. And they’ve learned about pitfalls most users probably find familiar by this time.

Posted on April 19, 2021 - During your Zoom calls with Mom, have you noticed new furry friends? A University of Michigan poll shows that a fair number of older adults have added a “pandemic pet” to their lives.

Posted on April 14, 2021 - A year into the pandemic, are you struggling with the notorious “quarantine 15”? A lot of older adults report that they are carrying around some extra pounds these days. It’s not surprising, as many of us are stuck at home, unable to access many of our usual exercise activities, and perhaps turning to food for entertainment and comfort.