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A quarterly lifestyle magazine & online brand catered to those 50-65+
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A quarterly lifestyle magazine & online brand catered to those 50-65+
Subscribe on our website for $29/year
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#livingyourbestlife
🧳✈️ Now, it’s easier than ever to organize or get in on a small-group trip, with new services, tools, specialty advisers and tour operators.
Here's what the experts want you to know: 👉
Here's what the experts want you to know: 👉
Why small-group tours are booming — and how experts can help
Small-group tours: just you and a dozen of your closest friends, doing what you all love to do most. What could go wrong? Plenty! A lot can go sideways on
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February 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🧳✈️ Now, it’s easier than ever to organize or get in on a small-group trip, with new services, tools, specialty advisers and tour operators.
Here's what the experts want you to know: 👉
Here's what the experts want you to know: 👉
🏈 It's Super Bowl Sunday 🏈
Are you watching the game? Enjoying the entertaining ads? Or are you just there for the food?
Vote by clicking the corresponding response, or comment your answer!
👍 = The game!
💙 = Ads
🥰 = Halftime show
😁 = Food
😮 = Plot Twist! You're watching the Puppy Bowl, instead
Are you watching the game? Enjoying the entertaining ads? Or are you just there for the food?
Vote by clicking the corresponding response, or comment your answer!
👍 = The game!
💙 = Ads
🥰 = Halftime show
😁 = Food
😮 = Plot Twist! You're watching the Puppy Bowl, instead
February 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🏈 It's Super Bowl Sunday 🏈
Are you watching the game? Enjoying the entertaining ads? Or are you just there for the food?
Vote by clicking the corresponding response, or comment your answer!
👍 = The game!
💙 = Ads
🥰 = Halftime show
😁 = Food
😮 = Plot Twist! You're watching the Puppy Bowl, instead
Are you watching the game? Enjoying the entertaining ads? Or are you just there for the food?
Vote by clicking the corresponding response, or comment your answer!
👍 = The game!
💙 = Ads
🥰 = Halftime show
😁 = Food
😮 = Plot Twist! You're watching the Puppy Bowl, instead
⛷️⛸️Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremonies are Tonight! 🏒🇺🇸
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
⛷️⛸️Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremonies are Tonight! 🏒🇺🇸
Excerpted from 📖"Baking and the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes" by Helen Goh:
🥮 "Golden brown and crisp at the edges, soft and custardy in the center, they are texturally delightful to eat."👉 https://t2m.io/X61Jx5k
#55pluslife #recipes #BakingandTheMeaningofLife @helen_goh_bakes
🥮 "Golden brown and crisp at the edges, soft and custardy in the center, they are texturally delightful to eat."👉 https://t2m.io/X61Jx5k
#55pluslife #recipes #BakingandTheMeaningofLife @helen_goh_bakes
Dutch Baby Pancake with Mortadella & Arugula
Baking with Heart Helen Goh’s solo debut cookbook is about so much more than dessert If you’ve ever swooned over one of famed British restaurateur and
t2m.io
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Excerpted from 📖"Baking and the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes" by Helen Goh:
🥮 "Golden brown and crisp at the edges, soft and custardy in the center, they are texturally delightful to eat."👉 https://t2m.io/X61Jx5k
#55pluslife #recipes #BakingandTheMeaningofLife @helen_goh_bakes
🥮 "Golden brown and crisp at the edges, soft and custardy in the center, they are texturally delightful to eat."👉 https://t2m.io/X61Jx5k
#55pluslife #recipes #BakingandTheMeaningofLife @helen_goh_bakes
❄️🐾 Despite frigid temperatures and blustery winds, your dog still wants (needs) to burn some energy.
So we’ve scoured reviews and tips from experts to narrow down a few essential winter products dog owners might consider to keep their pets comfortable and safe. 👉
So we’ve scoured reviews and tips from experts to narrow down a few essential winter products dog owners might consider to keep their pets comfortable and safe. 👉
Products Your Dog Needs for Winter
Despite frigid temperatures and blustery winds, your dog still wants (needs) to burn some energy. So you begrudgingly bundle yourself up against the
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February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
❄️🐾 Despite frigid temperatures and blustery winds, your dog still wants (needs) to burn some energy.
So we’ve scoured reviews and tips from experts to narrow down a few essential winter products dog owners might consider to keep their pets comfortable and safe. 👉
So we’ve scoured reviews and tips from experts to narrow down a few essential winter products dog owners might consider to keep their pets comfortable and safe. 👉
The Outer Cape in the dead of winter is the place to be, especially if you like solitude. 🌊
Bundle up, breathe in the sea air, and enjoy the perfect winter getaway where beaches, dunes and windswept views await. https://t2m.io/1PDXDMS
Bundle up, breathe in the sea air, and enjoy the perfect winter getaway where beaches, dunes and windswept views await. https://t2m.io/1PDXDMS
February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The Outer Cape in the dead of winter is the place to be, especially if you like solitude. 🌊
Bundle up, breathe in the sea air, and enjoy the perfect winter getaway where beaches, dunes and windswept views await. https://t2m.io/1PDXDMS
Bundle up, breathe in the sea air, and enjoy the perfect winter getaway where beaches, dunes and windswept views await. https://t2m.io/1PDXDMS
🎁 One of the unexpected gifts of aging is perspective.
📖 55+ Life is dedicated to sharing stories that reflect these shifts in priorities, along with practical advice for living fully and intentionally at every stage.
📖 55+ Life is dedicated to sharing stories that reflect these shifts in priorities, along with practical advice for living fully and intentionally at every stage.
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
🎁 One of the unexpected gifts of aging is perspective.
📖 55+ Life is dedicated to sharing stories that reflect these shifts in priorities, along with practical advice for living fully and intentionally at every stage.
📖 55+ Life is dedicated to sharing stories that reflect these shifts in priorities, along with practical advice for living fully and intentionally at every stage.
In this issue's 🌿 The Vine, Rod Michael reminds us of the important things:
"The stories we write and the memories we leave for the people we love become our footprints of love — lasting marks that time can never erase." 👣❤️
👉 https://t2m.io/PkhvUOc
#55pluslife #WinterIssue #lifestyle #memories
"The stories we write and the memories we leave for the people we love become our footprints of love — lasting marks that time can never erase." 👣❤️
👉 https://t2m.io/PkhvUOc
#55pluslife #WinterIssue #lifestyle #memories
Footprints of Love
The Vine There are a few things in life I think we can all agree on, and one of them is the simple joy of seeing someone we love walk through the door.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In this issue's 🌿 The Vine, Rod Michael reminds us of the important things:
"The stories we write and the memories we leave for the people we love become our footprints of love — lasting marks that time can never erase." 👣❤️
👉 https://t2m.io/PkhvUOc
#55pluslife #WinterIssue #lifestyle #memories
"The stories we write and the memories we leave for the people we love become our footprints of love — lasting marks that time can never erase." 👣❤️
👉 https://t2m.io/PkhvUOc
#55pluslife #WinterIssue #lifestyle #memories
✨FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
At the link, our ✍️ travel writer Joanne Cleaver breaks down the different vibes between river and ocean cruises. ⛴️🛳️ 👉 https://t2m.io/PAKexYb
#55pluslife #travel #cruises #rivercruise #oceancruise #whynotboth @jycleaver
At the link, our ✍️ travel writer Joanne Cleaver breaks down the different vibes between river and ocean cruises. ⛴️🛳️ 👉 https://t2m.io/PAKexYb
#55pluslife #travel #cruises #rivercruise #oceancruise #whynotboth @jycleaver
River vs. ocean: Choosing the cruise that’s right for you
When you’re choosing between a river cruise and an ocean voyage, it’s not really about the water — it’s about the vibe. Do you want something big and
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January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
✨FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
At the link, our ✍️ travel writer Joanne Cleaver breaks down the different vibes between river and ocean cruises. ⛴️🛳️ 👉 https://t2m.io/PAKexYb
#55pluslife #travel #cruises #rivercruise #oceancruise #whynotboth @jycleaver
At the link, our ✍️ travel writer Joanne Cleaver breaks down the different vibes between river and ocean cruises. ⛴️🛳️ 👉 https://t2m.io/PAKexYb
#55pluslife #travel #cruises #rivercruise #oceancruise #whynotboth @jycleaver
✨FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
At the link: what you should know about legacy letters, ethical wills, and why they're invaluable. 💌
https://t2m.io/PSHTQcB
#55pluslife #legacy #values # #legacyletters #ethicalwills #whatyouwantremembered
At the link: what you should know about legacy letters, ethical wills, and why they're invaluable. 💌
https://t2m.io/PSHTQcB
#55pluslife #legacy #values # #legacyletters #ethicalwills #whatyouwantremembered
Legacy letters: Share your life with loved ones after you’re gone
Messages From Beyond via Legacy Letters As we age, we usually think about making or updating our wills and perhaps noting who we’d like to receive
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January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
✨FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
At the link: what you should know about legacy letters, ethical wills, and why they're invaluable. 💌
https://t2m.io/PSHTQcB
#55pluslife #legacy #values # #legacyletters #ethicalwills #whatyouwantremembered
At the link: what you should know about legacy letters, ethical wills, and why they're invaluable. 💌
https://t2m.io/PSHTQcB
#55pluslife #legacy #values # #legacyletters #ethicalwills #whatyouwantremembered
Join Alison Michael of 55+ Life and Anthony Demetriou of Train HD for practical, science-backed insights on fitness, nutrition, energy, and mindset—plus a live Q&A and wellness prizes
📅 February 7 | 🕙 10–12
📍 Train HD, Loudonville
🎟️ Limited space—register now:
👉 https://t2m.io/MRG248b
📅 February 7 | 🕙 10–12
📍 Train HD, Loudonville
🎟️ Limited space—register now:
👉 https://t2m.io/MRG248b
January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Join Alison Michael of 55+ Life and Anthony Demetriou of Train HD for practical, science-backed insights on fitness, nutrition, energy, and mindset—plus a live Q&A and wellness prizes
📅 February 7 | 🕙 10–12
📍 Train HD, Loudonville
🎟️ Limited space—register now:
👉 https://t2m.io/MRG248b
📅 February 7 | 🕙 10–12
📍 Train HD, Loudonville
🎟️ Limited space—register now:
👉 https://t2m.io/MRG248b
Helen Goh has spent more than decade developing recipes that delight the senses and celebrate bold, layered flavors. 🥄🍰
We’ve picked this Breton Butter Cake recipe out from the book to give you a great excuse to turn on the oven.
We’ve picked this Breton Butter Cake recipe out from the book to give you a great excuse to turn on the oven.
Breton Butter Cake with Apple & Prune
Baking with Heart Helen Goh’s solo debut cookbook is about so much more than dessert If you’ve ever swooned over one of famed British restaurateur and
t2m.io
January 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Helen Goh has spent more than decade developing recipes that delight the senses and celebrate bold, layered flavors. 🥄🍰
We’ve picked this Breton Butter Cake recipe out from the book to give you a great excuse to turn on the oven.
We’ve picked this Breton Butter Cake recipe out from the book to give you a great excuse to turn on the oven.
✨ From Our Winter Issue:
Our resident bibliophile Janet Reynolds reviews a new batch of books to enjoy by the fireside this winter: https://t2m.io/dZiLnFn
Our resident bibliophile Janet Reynolds reviews a new batch of books to enjoy by the fireside this winter: https://t2m.io/dZiLnFn
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
✨ From Our Winter Issue:
Our resident bibliophile Janet Reynolds reviews a new batch of books to enjoy by the fireside this winter: https://t2m.io/dZiLnFn
Our resident bibliophile Janet Reynolds reviews a new batch of books to enjoy by the fireside this winter: https://t2m.io/dZiLnFn
Today we can honor Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by contemplating what he preached: how we should treat each other with kindness and empathy.
#55pluslife #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKJr
#55pluslife #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKJr
January 19, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Today we can honor Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by contemplating what he preached: how we should treat each other with kindness and empathy.
#55pluslife #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKJr
#55pluslife #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKJr
🌐 Learning a new language is always a worthwhile endeavor.
And there's good news: The latest research is showing that the barriers older adults face in becoming fluent in a second language aren't as formidable as previously thought.
👉 Here's what we've learned:
And there's good news: The latest research is showing that the barriers older adults face in becoming fluent in a second language aren't as formidable as previously thought.
👉 Here's what we've learned:
It’s Never Too Late to Learn A New Language
The adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is often the go-to excuse for people trying to convince themselves that it’s too late to learn a second
t2m.io
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🌐 Learning a new language is always a worthwhile endeavor.
And there's good news: The latest research is showing that the barriers older adults face in becoming fluent in a second language aren't as formidable as previously thought.
👉 Here's what we've learned:
And there's good news: The latest research is showing that the barriers older adults face in becoming fluent in a second language aren't as formidable as previously thought.
👉 Here's what we've learned:
🗽Supporters frame New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID) as an issue of compassion and autonomy; opponents call it a moral and ethical line that should not be crossed. But for many families, the issue is deeply personal.
👉 Read More:
👉 Read More:
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act
Writing your own final chapter New Yorkers join growing national debate over end-of-life choices and how our stories should end Across the country,
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January 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🗽Supporters frame New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID) as an issue of compassion and autonomy; opponents call it a moral and ethical line that should not be crossed. But for many families, the issue is deeply personal.
👉 Read More:
👉 Read More:
✨ FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
Joanne Cleaver details how we can narrow down our travel options by matching trip priorities, itineraries, time and budgets to make the most of our bucket list adventures. ✈️🚂🛳️🚲
👉 https://t2m.io/y2x58G5
#55pluslife #travel #newissue #WinterIssue #cruises #biketours
Joanne Cleaver details how we can narrow down our travel options by matching trip priorities, itineraries, time and budgets to make the most of our bucket list adventures. ✈️🚂🛳️🚲
👉 https://t2m.io/y2x58G5
#55pluslife #travel #newissue #WinterIssue #cruises #biketours
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
✨ FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
Joanne Cleaver details how we can narrow down our travel options by matching trip priorities, itineraries, time and budgets to make the most of our bucket list adventures. ✈️🚂🛳️🚲
👉 https://t2m.io/y2x58G5
#55pluslife #travel #newissue #WinterIssue #cruises #biketours
Joanne Cleaver details how we can narrow down our travel options by matching trip priorities, itineraries, time and budgets to make the most of our bucket list adventures. ✈️🚂🛳️🚲
👉 https://t2m.io/y2x58G5
#55pluslife #travel #newissue #WinterIssue #cruises #biketours
✨ FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
Whether you're suffering from the winter blahs or the winter blues, there are ways you can fight back.
Here's what you can do about Season Affective Disorder: 👉 https://t2m.io/LszME7b
#55pluslife #newissue #WinterIssue #health #winterblues #SAD #sunlight #vitaminD
Whether you're suffering from the winter blahs or the winter blues, there are ways you can fight back.
Here's what you can do about Season Affective Disorder: 👉 https://t2m.io/LszME7b
#55pluslife #newissue #WinterIssue #health #winterblues #SAD #sunlight #vitaminD
Smart ways to beat the winter blues
Brighter Days Ahead You need to let the sun get into your eyes. That’s what Jill Wolski, LCSW, owner and clinical director of Harmony Counseling in Troy
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January 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
✨ FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
Whether you're suffering from the winter blahs or the winter blues, there are ways you can fight back.
Here's what you can do about Season Affective Disorder: 👉 https://t2m.io/LszME7b
#55pluslife #newissue #WinterIssue #health #winterblues #SAD #sunlight #vitaminD
Whether you're suffering from the winter blahs or the winter blues, there are ways you can fight back.
Here's what you can do about Season Affective Disorder: 👉 https://t2m.io/LszME7b
#55pluslife #newissue #WinterIssue #health #winterblues #SAD #sunlight #vitaminD
❄️ FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
Getting older is a natural part of life — both for us and for our dogs.
Here, four natural dog care experts share their strategies for helping dogs live longer, healthier lives. 🐾🐕💚https://t2m.io/J2JA6kT
#55pluslife #pets #NewIssue #Winter2026 #longevity #naturalremedies
Getting older is a natural part of life — both for us and for our dogs.
Here, four natural dog care experts share their strategies for helping dogs live longer, healthier lives. 🐾🐕💚https://t2m.io/J2JA6kT
#55pluslife #pets #NewIssue #Winter2026 #longevity #naturalremedies
Your Dog's Anti-Aging Playbook
Getting older is a natural part of life — both for us and for our dogs. And while modern medicine continues to advance at lightning speed, canine health
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January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
❄️ FROM OUR WINTER ISSUE:
Getting older is a natural part of life — both for us and for our dogs.
Here, four natural dog care experts share their strategies for helping dogs live longer, healthier lives. 🐾🐕💚https://t2m.io/J2JA6kT
#55pluslife #pets #NewIssue #Winter2026 #longevity #naturalremedies
Getting older is a natural part of life — both for us and for our dogs.
Here, four natural dog care experts share their strategies for helping dogs live longer, healthier lives. 🐾🐕💚https://t2m.io/J2JA6kT
#55pluslife #pets #NewIssue #Winter2026 #longevity #naturalremedies
🎁 "The gift of life is that each decade offers its own possibilities."
As publisher of 📖 55+ Life, Alison Michael wants to help people who are going through the same journey, with articles that offer insight and wisdom. 👉 https://t2m.io/8r0R8iW
#55pluslife #agingisliving #retirement #NewIssue
As publisher of 📖 55+ Life, Alison Michael wants to help people who are going through the same journey, with articles that offer insight and wisdom. 👉 https://t2m.io/8r0R8iW
#55pluslife #agingisliving #retirement #NewIssue
January 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
🎁 "The gift of life is that each decade offers its own possibilities."
As publisher of 📖 55+ Life, Alison Michael wants to help people who are going through the same journey, with articles that offer insight and wisdom. 👉 https://t2m.io/8r0R8iW
#55pluslife #agingisliving #retirement #NewIssue
As publisher of 📖 55+ Life, Alison Michael wants to help people who are going through the same journey, with articles that offer insight and wisdom. 👉 https://t2m.io/8r0R8iW
#55pluslife #agingisliving #retirement #NewIssue
✨ Our latest Winter Issue is out now!
✈️ Don't miss our special Travel section, with bucket list vacations, cruise advice, and small group tours!
Digital version is available at the link 👉 https://t2m.io/BSLoVXO
#55pluslife #NewIssue #Winter2026 #travel #health #lifestyle #leaveyourlegacy
✈️ Don't miss our special Travel section, with bucket list vacations, cruise advice, and small group tours!
Digital version is available at the link 👉 https://t2m.io/BSLoVXO
#55pluslife #NewIssue #Winter2026 #travel #health #lifestyle #leaveyourlegacy
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
✨ Our latest Winter Issue is out now!
✈️ Don't miss our special Travel section, with bucket list vacations, cruise advice, and small group tours!
Digital version is available at the link 👉 https://t2m.io/BSLoVXO
#55pluslife #NewIssue #Winter2026 #travel #health #lifestyle #leaveyourlegacy
✈️ Don't miss our special Travel section, with bucket list vacations, cruise advice, and small group tours!
Digital version is available at the link 👉 https://t2m.io/BSLoVXO
#55pluslife #NewIssue #Winter2026 #travel #health #lifestyle #leaveyourlegacy
❗If you’ve been approached with some kind of scam recently, you’re far from alone.
Here are some things to look out for: 👉 https://t2m.io/9GpyayP
#55pluslife #scams #stayaware #besuspicious #AIscams
Here are some things to look out for: 👉 https://t2m.io/9GpyayP
#55pluslife #scams #stayaware #besuspicious #AIscams
Phishing, Smishing, Vishing, Quishing: The Latest Scams You Need to Know
If you’ve been approached with some kind of scam recently, you’re far from alone. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance released its “State of Scams” report,
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January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
❗If you’ve been approached with some kind of scam recently, you’re far from alone.
Here are some things to look out for: 👉 https://t2m.io/9GpyayP
#55pluslife #scams #stayaware #besuspicious #AIscams
Here are some things to look out for: 👉 https://t2m.io/9GpyayP
#55pluslife #scams #stayaware #besuspicious #AIscams
🎥 In this video, our publisher Alison Michael chats about the artists she loves, her most memorable concerts, and how music acts as an inspiration.
🎶 We might have different tastes, but we experience the same joy. ❤️
🎶 We might have different tastes, but we experience the same joy. ❤️
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🎥 In this video, our publisher Alison Michael chats about the artists she loves, her most memorable concerts, and how music acts as an inspiration.
🎶 We might have different tastes, but we experience the same joy. ❤️
🎶 We might have different tastes, but we experience the same joy. ❤️
December 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
These crisp double chocolate biscotti are tailor-made for dunking into coffee, warm milk, or hot chocolate. ☕🥛🍪
Full recipe, courtesy of Jenn Segal of Once Upon a Chef. https://t2m.io/B8GH5Tf
#55pluslife #recipes #doublechocolate #doubleyummy @jennsegal @onceuponachef
Full recipe, courtesy of Jenn Segal of Once Upon a Chef. https://t2m.io/B8GH5Tf
#55pluslife #recipes #doublechocolate #doubleyummy @jennsegal @onceuponachef
Double Chocolate Biscotti
These crisp double chocolate biscotti are tailor-made for dunking into coffee, warm milk, or hot chocolate. Jenn Segal of Once Upon a Chef says: When my
t2m.io
December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
These crisp double chocolate biscotti are tailor-made for dunking into coffee, warm milk, or hot chocolate. ☕🥛🍪
Full recipe, courtesy of Jenn Segal of Once Upon a Chef. https://t2m.io/B8GH5Tf
#55pluslife #recipes #doublechocolate #doubleyummy @jennsegal @onceuponachef
Full recipe, courtesy of Jenn Segal of Once Upon a Chef. https://t2m.io/B8GH5Tf
#55pluslife #recipes #doublechocolate #doubleyummy @jennsegal @onceuponachef