What was so special about the DNA of Maria Branyas, the super-grandmother who died at 117?
BarcelonaThe Catalan supergrandmother She never smoked or drank alcohol. She didn’t diet either, but she survived two wars…
Gabrielle Anwar Wasn’t Always a Good Mom — She Wants to Be a Great Grandma
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gabrielle Anwar. It has been edited for length and…
Need some ‘motherly warmth’? In Japan, you can hire a grandma for as little as $60
As a grandmother-for-hire, 69-year-old Taeko Kaji performs a variety of tasks — from cleaning to cooking to giving…
My Grandmother Left an $85,000 Inheritance, so I Took 2 Years Off Work
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rasheda Williams, founder of Empowered Flower Girl. It has…