Smile of the Week Archive 2012

  1. The Secret to Peace December 26, 2012

    Don't let the stress of the holidays ruin your joy. Here, you can find the secret to having peace during the holidays. From Caring.com....  Read more


  2. Friends For Life December 19, 2012

    Come hang out with these lifelong friends, and share a laugh! From Caring.com ...  Read more


  3. NASA Images of Earth December 12, 2012

    Need a little inspiration? Take a break from today's to-do list and see NASA's latest photos of the earth at night....  Read more


  4. A New Kind of Music December 06, 2012

    A Spanish orchestra weaves the monotonous sounds of a typewriter into a humorous melody. Take a a few moments and enjoy this Smile of the Week. From Caring.com ...  Read more


  1. Gratitude November 21, 2012

    As caregivers, sometimes it's hard to be thankful. Doing the same job day in and day out can become tedious and tiresome. But sometimes, there's beauty....  Read more


  2. Laughing Baby November 07, 2012

    There's nothing more contagious than hysterical laughter. Enjoy a little laughter yourself!...  Read more


  3. Senior Dance-Off October 31, 2012

    Put on your dancing shoes and let off some steam! These fellas sure know how to move....  Read more


  1. A Wedding Toast October 24, 2012

    After 72 years of marriage, these grandparents send some useful (and funny) advice for their grandchild's wedding. This one is sure to make you laugh....  Read more


  2. Never Too Old for Love October 16, 2012

    Here's the story of a couple who met and fell in love in their assisted living community. He's 88, and she's 90. A story that will make you smile! ...  Read more


  3. Fireworks A Cappella October 10, 2012

    Take a breather and sing along to this fun, a capella version of Katy Perry's song "Firework."...  Read more


  4. These Dogs Will Make You Laugh Out Loud October 03, 2012

    Is your mind racing a mile a minute? Take a moment, have a laugh, and watch dogs race each other using strollers!...  Read more


  1. Sibling Help September 25, 2012

    When it comes to caring for your loved one, how well do you and your siblings work together?Here's a great example of a sibling, um, helping big sis with a ballet routine. ...  Read more


  2. Dancing Around the World September 19, 2012

    Take a journey around the world with Matt as he dances with people of various cultures....  Read more


  3. Exercise For People Over 50 September 12, 2012

    Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side....  Read more


  4. Pass It On September 05, 2012

    Thanks to "Gatfly" for sharing this message in the moderate Alzheimer's Stage Group! She spreads kindness nearly every day, by providing helpful caregiving suggestions and emotional support to other caregivers in her Stage Group. Thanks Gatfly!...  Read more


  1. Blue Moon August 29, 2012

    "The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to." -Carl Sandburg || Did you ever wonder whether the full moon affects mood -- yours, or your loved one's? Perhaps this full moon will bring a smile. ...  Read more


  2. Who's On First? August 20, 2012

    The old "Who's on First" routine is just as funny today as when it appeared in the 40s. Rediscover it today....  Read more


  3. And the beat goes on August 13, 2012

    "I was in a coffee shop recently when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really loud so I timed my fart with the beat of the music....  Read more


  4. Time for a Catnap August 01, 2012

    Sometimes, you really need a nap. This cute kitty will help you politely ask friends and family to help so you can get a few hours' break....  Read more


  1. Senior Wedding July 25, 2012

    Jacob, age 92, and Mary, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests they go in....  Read more


  2. Opera Flash Mob July 24, 2012

    If you've never seen a flash mob in action, you've got to check this one out -- the Opera Company of Philadelphia performing in the middle of Reading Terminal Market. It's sure to bring a smile. ...  Read more


  3. A Cab Driver's Reflection on Patience July 18, 2012

    Sometimes the most meaningful things happen when we least expect them. Discover a compelling story about a cab driver and a woman on her way to hospice....  Read more


  4. We'll always be friends. July 10, 2012

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  5. Rediscovering Victor Borge July 05, 2012

    When's the last time you watched a Victor Borge performance? Here's his "audible punctuation" bit....  Read more


  1. Looking for Trouble June 28, 2012

    Three mischievous old women were sitting on a bench outside a nursing home in suburban Philadelphia when an older gentleman walked by....  Read more


  1. We All Scream for Ice Cream May 01, 2013

    An old man shuffled ... slowly ... into an ice cream parlor....  Read more


  2. Texting for the Medicare Generation June 13, 2012

    Since more and more older adults are texting and tweeting, there seems to be a growing need for an STC (senior texting code). If you qualify for senior discounts, this is the code for you. Please pass this on to your children and grandchildren, so they can understand your texts....  Read more


  3. Smile When You Say That! June 07, 2012

    An old prospector had been out in the desert for about six months without a drop of whiskey. He walked up to the first saloon he came to and tied his mule to the hitch rail. As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger walked out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other......  Read more


  4. A Simple Misunderstanding May 31, 2012

    An irate Daily Times subscriber called the newspaper office, loudly demanding to know where her Sunday edition was....  Read more


  5. 4th Time's a Charm May 24, 2012

    A reporter from the local TV station in Erie, Pennsylvania, interviewed an 80-year-old woman who had just gotten married for the fourth time. He asked what it felt like to be marrying again at 80 and then about her new husband's occupation....  Read more


  1. Love Is in the Air June 21, 2012

    A 75-year-old woman went to the doctor for her annual check-up....  Read more


  2. 9 Ways to Know if You Have an Estrogen Issue May 17, 2012

    Everyone around you has an attitude problem. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving......  Read more


  3. Turning 65 May 10, 2012

    I recently turned 65 and had to choose a new primary care physician, since I was now eligible for Medicare....  Read more


  4. A Talking Frog May 03, 2012

    Jane, who's 77 years old, loves to walk by the river. A few weeks ago, she was strolling along when she heard a voice say, "Pick me up."...  Read more


  1. Pillow Talk February 16, 2012

    An older couple, Bill and Alice, were lying in bed one night. Bill was falling asleep, but Alice felt romantic and wanted to talk....  Read more


  1. Stayin' Alive April 10, 2013

    An 80-year-old man went to the doctor for a checkup, and the doctor was amazed at what good shape the guy was in. The doctor asked, "To what do you attribute your good health?"...  Read more


  2. How Old Are You? April 01, 2013

    Count how many of the following you remember:...  Read more


  3. I Want to Go Back to a Time When... March 27, 2013

    Decisions were made by saying, "Eeny-meeny-miney-mo."...  Read more


  4. Top Five Church Bulletin Blunders March 06, 2013

    Bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow....  Read more


  5. Five More Church Bulletin Blunders March 01, 2013

    The Ladies' Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10:00. All are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done....  Read more


  6. Top 5 Things Only Women Understand April 19, 2012

    5. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors...  Read more


  7. The Polar Bear and the Teddy Bear April 05, 2012

    Watch what happens when a little girl holds a teddy bear up to a window at the San Diego Zoo. It's cute times two....  Read more


  8. Break Dancing Gorilla March 15, 2012

    This ape has almost as many moves as Fred Astaire!...  Read more


  9. Is This Darned Thing Working? February 23, 2012

    An older couple struggles with their web cam:...  Read more


  10. The Wizard and the Curse February 09, 2012

    An old man went to the Wizard to ask him if he could remove a “curse” he’d been living with for the last 40 years....  Read more


  11. Shrink Rap February 02, 2012

    Here are a few of our favorite patient-psychiatrist one-liners:...  Read more


  12. Remember Shadow Puppets? January 26, 2012

    Did you ever try to make an eagle or a wolf with your hands? These body shadow puppets take this art form to a whole new level....  Read more


  13. Hiding in Plain Sight January 19, 2012

    A pious man, who had reached the age of 105, suddenly stopped going to synagogue. Alarmed by the old man's absence after so many years of faithful attendance, the Rabbi went to see him....  Read more