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Oct 2024
27m 8s

The Happy Pod: Adopting a grandparent to...

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We speak to a Canadian family and an elderly UK woman about the joy of Adopt a Grandparent -- which tackles loneliness while sharing life experiences. Also: Alaska's Fat Bear Week; and dozens of whacky cars.

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