Aging is a normal part of life. No fountain of youth prevents it. At the same time, few people want to age more quickly than nature intends. A new study …
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Older Adults Want to Be Portrayed Realistically in Movies and TV
Older screenwriters have long complained that Hollywood favors youth. People of all ages watch movies and television shows, but many advertisers target younger viewers. They theorize that older audiences have …
Continue ReadingHOPE For Seniors Who Need Help with Housing
Retirement is often a time for downsizing. Maintaining a large home with empty bedrooms requires time and money that might be more productively devoted to enhancing a retirement lifestyle. Retirement …
Continue ReadingOlder Adults Learn by Adapting
The oft-repeated adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is an unfair generalization. Some older dogs that are capable of learning new tricks might not see the …
Continue ReadingThe Enduring Stigma of the Old Folk’s Home
Families have always been the primary source of care for older adults who can no longer live independently. In medieval times, older adults who had no surviving family were relegated …
Continue ReadingIs It Wise to Have a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Most seniors are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A when they turn 65 if they apply for or are already receiving Social Security benefits. Medicare Part A provides coverage for …
Continue ReadingSeniors Are Struggling to Recover from Hurricane Damage
Three hurricanes made landfall in Florida between August 5 and October 9, 2024. Hurricane Debby overwhelmed wastewater treatment plants, causing sewage to be discharged into Sarasota Bay. Hurricane Helene devastated …
Continue ReadingQuestions to Ask When Comparing Retirement Communities
When their children leave home, many older adults decide they have no further need for a large house. Cleaning more rooms than are in use becomes a tiresome chore. Maintaining …
Continue ReadingCMS Issues Minimum Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes
Twenty years ago, experts predicted that seniors would face a shortage of caregivers and clinicians as the Baby Boomer generation aged into retirement. They explained that caregiving “is intimate and …
Continue ReadingCelebrate Ageism Awareness Day
October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day. Like any awareness day, its purpose is to call attention to a problem and inspire people to take action. That action starts with the …
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