So you can persevere unsullied by what you’d rather not know, we read the headlines and sort out the good stuff just for you.

No-age-limit athleticism.

He’s only been competing for eight years, but at 105, Thailand’s Sawang Janpram has already earned four Masters Games gold medals. His daughter and training partner is Siripan, who’s 73. Full Story >>

Meanwhile, 75-year-old Sarah Roberts is on a tear. “Since her birthday last October, she has swept the board of 75+ world records over every track distance from 800m to 10,000m indoors and outdoors, as well as 5km and 10km on the road.” Her husband George travels with her for competitions — around the country and abroad. Full Story >>

Crafts for seniors.

The work of Japanese artist Lito should inspire a crafting craze in senior living communities. If you’ve got X-Actos (and Band-Aids, probably), you’re ready to carve leaves into fantastic “compositions.” Full Story >>

Anticipated autumn entertainment.

Reminiscent of Only Murders in the Building, Netflix promises an August 2025, older-adult, murder-mystery movie featuring Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, Ben Kingsley and Helen Mirren. The Thursday Murder Club is based on Richard Osman’s novel of the same title and tells the story of a group of friends “… whose casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when an unexpected death occurs on their doorstep.” Full Story >>

Trending in home décor.

Enough with the open floor plans and pale grays already! Since Only Murders in the Building has become a TV hit, decorators have been chasing the idiosyncratic décor and lush styles featured on the popular series. Need inspiration for your next senior living community expansion? Full Story >>

Don’t doubt the dachshund.

After 529 days in the Australian wilderness, Valerie the miniature dachshund has been safely returned to her home. As the story has it, Valerie is happily back on the sofa between owners Georgia and Josh and “licking the couple’s faces every so often,” which sounds endearing until one considers what the dog may have eaten during her long wilderness survival ordeal. Nevertheless, the couple says, “She's got the physique of a little bodybuilder.” Full Story >>

Also, it’s tick season.

AARP offers fair warning and provides five good reasons why ticks could thoroughly bung up your summer. So, mitigate your tick risks or just stay inside and read books. Full Story >>

New fears unlocked.

Once, not long ago, a snake fell from the sky and wrapped itself around the arm of a woman on a riding mower. Then a hawk dove down to get the snake, repeatedly attempting to hawkishly tear it from the woman’s arm. Eventually, it succeeded. At that point, her husband finally heard her screams and took her to the hospital. She’s okay, but let this be a lesson to you: A snake could land on you at any moment. A hawk could swoop in with sharp talons and great, big, flapping wings. And your partner could be too otherwise-engaged to hear you screaming. But your Rally team will always support you. Full Story >>