My 99-year-old grandma taught me important lessons about the power of silence, change, and living a good life

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My grandma lived until she was 99. She taught me several important lessons that make my life better.

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My 81-year-old grandma is still in remarkable health. She says not chasing traditional success is the key to her longevity.

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The author's grandmother is in her 80s.

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Many grandmothers provide regular childcare for their grandkids. I refuse to do that, and I'm not a bad grandma.

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The author loves her grandchildren, but at 67 doesn't want to look after them regularly.

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Thousands of American troops' holiday cards are coming from one person: a 96-year-old grandma in Kansas

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A stock image of an senior writing a card.

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