Sep 06 2021
A full 47 million households with older adults are financially struggling today or are at risk of falling into economic insecurity as they age, according to new research by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. Researchers analyzed data from 2016 and 2018 to determine the true scope of …
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Mar 08 2021
As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. • Learn a language: Bonjour! ¡Hola! With an array of online language classes …
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Mar 01 2021
For many of us, spring cleaning is an annual ritual to clear our lives of things that weigh us down, and to make way for the new. This year, is it time to clear outdated language that perpetuates negative stereotypes about older people as well? Here are just a few phrases we’d like to see …
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Feb 22 2021
Many of the improvements in the health and function of older people during the past several decades can be attributed to the benefits of drugs. As a result of possible side effects, though, it is critical that seniors carefully manage their medications at home. Smart medication management can help prevent missing a medication, or even …
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Oct 18 2020
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC. It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness …
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May 12 2020
Many families, hourly wage earners, and seniors on fixed incomes have fears of hardship in the near term as a result of the pandemic. Some worry about their finances in terms of weeks, some only days, much less months that are potentially needed for full recovery. ‘Shelter in place – stay at home’ Those phrases …
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Nov 26 2019
After almost 30 years of oral storytelling provided by seniors to children throughout Colorado classrooms, financial assistance is needed to continue this great program. Since its inception, Spellbinders® has been supported primarily by individual donors. As non-profit donations are trending downward nationwide, Spellbinders® is at a crossroads. Spellbinders® is about children. Both students and teachers …
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Mar 23 2019
The popular Senior Connection Show, for active seniors… and anyone planning to become one… will be held on March 26. This is our seventh year at Heritage Todd Creek, a golf retirement community just five miles east of I-25 and south of Highway 7 in Thornton. The show will be held in the main clubhouse …
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Nov 20 2018
Many families are dealing with this question. They are noticing that mom or dad or both are not maintaining their home like they used to and are letting more things slide as they struggle to keep up. It can be a tricky situation because many seniors are very resistant to accepting more care in the …
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Sep 04 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in three Americans, more than 300,000 people age 65 and older, are hospitalized due to hip fractures every year. About 95 percent of those injuries happen due to falls. A quarter of them will die within a year due to their injuries. Another quarter …
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Jul 05 2018
All kinds of people make up this great nation. Seniors, soldiers, individuals with disabilities, and newlyweds – they are the workers, civic leaders, social workers, and artistic creators of things and ideas that help us have better lives every day. All of our collective talents and passions create one of the most unique societies in …
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Apr 17 2018
Boulder County Assessor Cynthia Braddock and Boulder County Treasurer Paul Weissmann have scheduled four community meetings aimed at presenting information to seniors about a variety of senior resources. Representatives of senior programs such as Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption, the Senior Tax Deferral Program, senior services provided by the Area Agency on Aging, the District …
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