About - Gentle News

Our Mission

Gentle News is a free daily newspaper designed for elderly readers, especially those recovering from stroke or living with dementia. We believe everyone deserves access to the world's news in a format that's easy to read and enjoy.

What Makes Us Different

Large Print 18-point fonts designed for readers with vision impairment

Simple Language Clear, straightforward writing at an accessible reading level

Positive Focus Uplifting stories about science, culture, health, and nature

Daily Puzzle Word search games to keep the mind active and engaged

Print Ready Designed for home black-and-white printers

Always Free No subscriptions, no accounts, no advertisements

How It Works

Every morning at 5:00 AM Eastern Time, we automatically gather news from trusted public domain and Creative Commons sources. Our system selects the most interesting and uplifting stories, simplifies the language for easy reading, and generates a print-ready PDF newspaper.

Simply download, print, and enjoy with your morning coffee.

Our Sources

We curate content exclusively from sources that allow free republication:

NASA (space and science)
USGS (earth science and nature)
FDA (health and safety)
NIH (medical research)
CDC (public health)
Library of Congress (history and culture)
National Endowment for the Arts
Futurity (university research)
Global Voices (world news)
ECDC (European health)

Each article includes attribution to its original source.

For Caregivers

If you care for an elderly loved one, Gentle News can be part of their daily routine. Reading the newspaper together provides:

A sense of normalcy and connection to the world
Conversation starters for meaningful interaction
Cognitive stimulation through reading and puzzles
A calming, positive start to the day

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to say hello:

Email: hello@gentle.news