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Marcia Kester Doyle
Marcia Kester Doyle is the author of Who Stole My Spandex? Life In The Hot Flash Lane and the voice behind the midlife blog Menopausal Mother. She is a regular contributor to AARP The Magazine, with her work also appearing in the New York Times, the Washington Post, HuffPost, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day and many others. She lives in sunny South Florida with her husband, four adult children, four grandchildren and two feisty pugs.
Yahoo LifeSome grandparents feel resentful about being expected to babysit. A grandma explains why — and how to address it.
Marcia Kester Doyle on why grandparents might not be up for child care, which can leave their kids frustrated.
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6 ways to emotionally prepare for retirement — even if it's a long way off
Many people dream of retirement, but the reality can be tough on a person's mental health. Experts suggest doing these things now to have a happier, healthier "golden years."
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Loneliness can hit older adults hard. This aging expert says there are simple ways to stay socially connected.
Late-in-life loneliness is a major concern. Here are actions to take to help avoid the isolation.
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Maintaining intergenerational friendships has helped me age well. Here's how.
Why there are benefits to intergenerational friendships — and what it's like, according to a 64-year-old grandma who socializes with people 20 years younger.
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Later-in-life marriages are on the rise. Older brides share the wisdom that makes their partnerships work.
"I finally found someone willing to accept me as the lovable goofball I am," one older bride says.
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Is mother-in-law drama really that bad? What studies show — and what a therapist recommends doing to cut family tension.
Do mothers-in-law get portrayed unfairly? Here's what to know.
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Despite concern about older adults living alone, these seniors prefer the solo life: 'I love not having to answer to anyone else'
Data shows that 27% of U.S. adults 60 and older live alone. Some of them wouldn't have it any other way.
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Why some grandparents disagree with their kids' parenting styles — and what they should do about it
"There are no rules": There's a generational divide over parenting styles. Should grandparents butt in?