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Kiplinger
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Maurie Backman

I'm 68, Retired, and Spent the Holidays With My Grandkids. Now We're Apart, I'm Feeling Down. How Can I Adapt?

A grandmother hugs her three-year-old granddaughter at a kitchen or cafe table. The photo was taken in Quebec, Canada.

Question: I'm 68, retired, and loved spending the holidays with my grandkids. Now that everyone's back to real life, I'm getting more depressed by the day. How can I change my outlook?

Answer: For working folks and retirees alike, the holidays are often a highlight of the year. There's festive music on the radio, neighborhood homes are adorned with lights, and the mood is generally elevated.

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