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The Zandbelt’s story became one of the top good news stories of 2020, after Bill’s grandson, Reid, posted a video on TikTok. Garnering millions of views, the video fostered connections between the Zandbelts and others who understand the power of re-capturing memories. A Degree 42 Years in the Making On Nov. 20, 2020, Melody Ormond walked across the stage at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), graduating with a degree in psychology. Her then-74-year-old grandmother, Pat Ormond, followed her next, earning her degree in anthropology 42 years after starting it. In 1978, Pat began classes at Kennesaw State University, but she dropped out to move to Chattanooga, Tennessee, raise a family, and work as an accountant. While her family always encouraged Pat to earn her degree, it wasn’t until her granddaughter began at UTC as a sophomore that Pat finally agreed. With her anthropology degree in hand, Pat made it clear she wasn’t done. A December 2020 CNN report stated she was going back to school to earn a bachelor’s degree in history!
3 BOOKS ABOUT SENIORS YOU’LL WANT TO READ
Plus, We Have a Bonus Suggestion!
Your English teacher was right — you do need to read! Reading has been linked to better memory, improved sleep and cognition skills, stress reduction, and many other aging benefits. To get started, check out these books with senior protagonists. (And don’t forget to pick up our book!) ‘The Housekeeper and The Professor’ by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen Snyder What happens when you have a brilliant mind, but your brain can only hold 80 minutes worth of information before it dumps it? That’s the question examined in Yoko Ogawa’s international classic “The Housekeeper and The Professor.” Tasked with caring for a brilliant man with this specific devastating brain injury, a housekeeper and her 10-year-old son form an unlikely bond with the professor. Connecting three generations together, Ogawa’s story offers a powerful glimpse into the ways our memories can bind us together — even when they disappear. ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman If you love a mystery or have a habit of being too curious, then you’re going to love “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. Each Thursday, the four residents of a “peaceful retirement village” meet to discuss the unsolved murders in the area. However, they find themselves discussing far more than cold cases when a local developer is found dead and the death count continues rising. Does this group of 80-year-olds have what it takes to catch a killer? ‘Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand’ by Helen Simpson Retired Major Ernest Pettigrew is content to live a quiet life in the English countryside, when his brother’s death sparks an unlikely friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, a local shopkeeper who is Pakistani. The pair find their relationship growing, but can two cultures successfully blend together? Find out when you travel to the English country with Helen Simpson’s debut novel, “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.” Bonus: Have you read “You’re Not Alone” yet? You just might know the author … Julie Anderson and our firm created this book to help families and patients living with Alzhiemer’s. The book has two editions — one for caregivers and one for those who have been diagnosed — providing resources, support, and a road map for dementia. Contact our team today to receive your copy for “You’re Not Alone.”
If you want more feel-good stories, check out Reader’s Digest’s collection at RD.com.
EASY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Ingredients
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6 tbsp butter
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1/2 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 and 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts, divided 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
Directions
1. Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. 2. Add the brown sugar and peanut butter to the butter bowl. Stir to combine. Then mix in the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of peanuts. 3. Pour the batter into a greased, 8-inch, microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave on medium-high for 4 minutes. Then, adjust to high and microwave 3–6 more minutes or until the top of the mixture appears almost dry. 4. Top off the mixture with chopped chocolate. When it melts, spread it evenly over the bars and top with the remaining peanuts. 5. Cool for 15 minutes, cut into squares, and serve!
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