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Judge Gives Sweet “Sentence” To 96-Yr-Old Man Who Was Caught Speeding.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 3, 2020
We've all been there: you're running late for an appointment and you look down to discover you're driving over the speed limit. Most of the...
Read moreNBA Creates 50-And-Over Dance Team That Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 1, 2020
The sport of dancing is fierce. It requires endurance, rhythm, grace, precision, and a lot of practice. It is not for the faint of heart...
Read moreAirline Wouldn’t Let Dad And Newborn Fly Home So Stranger Steps In To Help.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 28, 2019
Every parent who has flown with a baby knows how difficult it is, and Rubin Swift's daughter was even younger than most. In fact, Ru-Andria...
Read more78-Yr-Old Who Spent 20 Christmases Alone Is Showered With Love After News Story.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 21, 2019
One of the best parts of the holidays is spending time with the people we love most, but not everyone has that option. As each...
Read moreCaregiver Brings Woman With Dementia On Stage To Wow Family With Frank Sinatra.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 20, 2019
Jamie Lee Morley is a music lover from Edinburgh, Scotland who took a job working at Northcare Suites Care Home a few months ago. Jamie...
Read moreAfter Breaking Into 82-Yr-Old Bodybuilder’s Home, Man Gets More Than He Bargained For.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 20, 2019
When a home intruder knocked on the door of an 82-year-old woman, he likely had no idea he was about to face the fight of...
Read moreMan Gives Up 1st-Class Seat To 88-Yr-Old So She Can Fulfill Her Dream.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 19, 2019
Putting someone else's comfort above your own is truly selfless, especially when it relates to airline travel. Leah Amy, a flight attendant based out of...
Read morePhysics Professor Goes Viral After Student Shares His Hilarious Classroom Stunts.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 15, 2019
Y’all need to see this video collage of all the crazy things my Physics Professor did this semesterðŸ˜. He’s in his 70s and is still...
Read moreMilitary Honors Man Who Cared For WW2 Memorial For Decades With Flyover.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 12, 2019
Tony Foulds may have been young during World War II, but he can still clearly remember one life-changing event. It all started on Feb. 22,...
Read more91-Yr-Old Celebrates Being Able To Dance With Doctor Who Made It Possible.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 8, 2019
Imagine how you would feel if your body suddenly stopped allowing you to do what you've loved most for decades. That's exactly what happened to...
Read moreChick-Fil-A Manager Rushes Out To Help 96-Yr-Old WWII Vet With Flat Tire.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 6, 2019
Anyone who has been to Chick-fil-A knows that their customer service is top-notch. The employees always respond to "thank you" with "my pleasure" and customers...
Read moreWhen Stranded 99-Yr-Old Calls For Help Shoveling Snow, Albany Police Show Up.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 5, 2019
Police departments get a wide variety of phone calls from people over the course of their workdays. Surprisingly, even some non-emergency calls require an immediate...
Read moreBlind “Piano Man” Visits Hospital 4 Times A Week To Bring Joy To Those In Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 4, 2019
Grandparents can teach us so many wonderful lessons. For Justin Whaling of Canada, two of the most important were playing the piano and serving others....
Read moreMini Horse Brings Joy To Dementia Patients At Assisted-Living Facility In Dallas.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 28, 2019
Animals bring so much joy into our lives – not just as pets, but as furry little therapists. Horses, in particular, have been shown to...
Read moreElderly Songwriting Duo Teams Up To Record Album Written By Seniors, For Seniors.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 27, 2019
There's no shortage of new songs that speak to teenagers and young adults. But how is the music industry catering to elderly listeners? Sure, we...
Read moreTwitter Gets Misty-Eyed Over Pictures Of Grandma Matching Outfits To Her Garden.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 26, 2019
The older you get, the more you appreciate the people who've loved you the longest. Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts. If you're...
Read moreConcerned Neighbors Come Together To Move Homeless Woman And Dogs Into An Apartment.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 24, 2019
There are no guarantees in life because all the planning in the world can't prevent bad things from happening. Lynn Schutzman of King of Prussia,...
Read moreAfter Dog Changes Her Life, Woman Makes It Her Mission To Find Elderly Pets Homes.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 23, 2019
If there's one constant, it's that we never know where life will take us. Alice Mayn of Petaluma, California was in her 60s when she...
Read moreDisabled Maine Vet Writes Note Asking For Dinner Companion And People All Over Respond.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 18, 2019
Companionship is crucial to our well-being, but sometimes we don't know how to get it. As someone with a disability and no car, Lyndon Dale...
Read more85-Yr-Old Man Stunned Guitar Shop When He Busted Out Masterful Cover.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 17, 2019
If you've ever been to a concert, the odds are high that you've sat through a guitar solo. So you know that depending on who's...
Read moreNursing Home Helps 99-Yr-Old Achieve Lifelong Dream Of Meeting A Penguin.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 11, 2019
People often speak of things they wish they'd done and never got around to. Thankfully, many of these experiences still have time to come true!...
Read moreCouple Moved By Loss Of Pet Starts Charity To Ensure Senior Dogs Find Loving Homes.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 9, 2019
Some pets leave indelible footprints on our hearts. When Mariesa and Chris Hughes first spotted a picture of Moses online, they knew he was special....
Read more100-Yr-Old Chiefs Fan Finally Attends Game, Has Cutest Meeting With Favorite Player.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 8, 2019
The world has changed so much in the last century, and Melba Mills of Bonner Springs, Kansas has been there to observe and document it...
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