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Watch the Cold Play / Dick Van Dyke Video.
Easy Tech Gifts for Seniors.
1 in 3 Older Americans Say They Feel Lonely, Poll Finds.
At 74, Linda “Nana” Vanderloop Just Hiked the Appalachian Trail—and Into the Record Books.
A Spoonful of Olive Oil a Day May Help Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds.
Families caring for a person with Alzheimer’s need a vacation, too.
Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says.
The Surprising Benefits of Talking Out Loud to Yourself.
Killing staffing mandate a ‘quick priority’ for new administration.
Your brain doesn’t have to decline as you get older. Debunking myths about aging.
Research links internet use to better mental health in adults 50+.
Just Watch…..Happy 99th Birthday Dick Van Dyke
Easy Tech Gifts for Seniors
Sixty and Me - This is an article I wrote for Sixty and Me. I have been a contributor for years. Technology can sometimes feel overwhelming for older adults, but it can also be a valuable tool to help them age comfortably while supporting caregivers in their roles. Here are some practical, user-friendly tech gifts that are designed to make life easier for both seniors and their caregivers. Let’s dive in!
1 in 3 Older Americans Say They Feel Lonely, Poll Finds
US News - If you are middle-aged or older, you may often feel lonely and isolated as you deal with the strains of daily life. Now, a new survey suggests you are far from alone: More than one-third of middle-aged and senior Americans feel that way. The good news? That means that loneliness and isolation has mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates. The bad news? Some older adults still have much higher rates of social isolation than others, particularly those dealing with major physical or mental health problems.
At 74, Linda “Nana” Vanderloop Just Hiked the Appalachian Trail—and Into the Record Books
BackPack - When Vanderloop set out to thru-hike the AT, she had no idea she was on her way to becoming the oldest woman on record to complete the feat.
A Spoonful of Olive Oil a Day May Help Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
VeryWell - Adding a small amount of olive oil to your daily diet may help reduce dementia risk.
Families caring for a person with Alzheimer’s need a vacation, too
WAPO - Companies are creating dementia-friendly travel options for a growing population of caregivers and their loved ones. My friend Kathy Shoaf is prominently featured in this article. While I was personally unsuccessful in launching a cruise many years ago with her, she has since perfected the art of designing meaningful experiences for caregivers and their loved ones.
Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
CNN - Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.
The Surprising Benefits of Talking Out Loud to Yourself
TIME - Talking out loud to yourself is perfectly normal—and even beneficial. It can facilitate problem-solving and improve how well you perform at a task, says Gary Lupyan, a psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who has researched self-talk.
Killing staffing mandate a ‘quick priority’ for new administration
McKnight’s - Leaders in the skilled nursing sector met with the Trump team before Election Day to discuss concerns with a looming staffing mandate and expect the president-elect will dispose of it soon after Inauguration Day — if it’s still around by then. (Disgusting in my opinion!)
Your brain doesn’t have to decline as you get older. Debunking myths about aging
Fast Company - Debra Whitman is an economist and expert on aging issues. As AARP’s chief public policy officer, she leads global policy and research to help communities, lawmakers, and the private sector make aging easier. She shares five key insights from her new book, The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond.
Research links internet use to better mental health in adults 50+
McKnight’s - A comprehensive study led by researchers at Hong Kong University’s medical school found that internet use significantly improves mental health outcomes among adults aged 50 and older, potentially offering a pathway to better well-being for aging populations worldwide.
"Just knowing you don't have the answers is a recipe for humility, openness, acceptance, forgiveness, and an eagerness to learn—and those are all good things."
- Dick Van Dyke
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