News of the Week - 4/11/25
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CBS Sunday Morning Segment on Social Prescribing.
Dead-Lifting Grandma.
Dementia May Not Always Be the Threat It Is Now. Here’s Why.
People with dementia vaccinated against the flu were less likely to be hospitalized, die, study finds.
What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How to rewire your brain at any age.
Trump Abolishes The Office That Supports Many Seniors And People With Disabilities.
‘Something was wrong with my brain’: How covid leaves its mark on cognition.
Here’s What It’s Like to Retire in America at Age 55 or Younger.
CBS Sunday Morning on Social Prescribing
Dementia May Not Always Be the Threat It Is Now. Here’s Why
NYT - The number of cases will increase, but the rates seem to be declining with every birth cohort that reaches advanced ages, researchers said.
People with dementia vaccinated against the flu were less likely to be hospitalized, die, study finds.
McKnight’s - Receiving a flu shot was linked with lower rates of hospitalization and death in people with dementia, a study finds. The report was published Sunday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?
NYT - It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How to rewire your brain at any age
CNN - Despite previous thinking, we now know your brain has an incredible ability to rewire itself throughout your life. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how new experiences create new connections and keep your mind sharp and adaptable.
Trump Abolishes The Office That Supports Many Seniors And People With Disabilities
Forbes - The Trump Administration is abolishing the office that manages and coordinates most federal programs for older adults and younger people with disabilities who live at home. At the same time, it is restructuring two offices that provide independent evaluation and analysis of patient safety and long-term care.
‘Something was wrong with my brain’: How covid leaves its mark on cognition
WAPO - The risk of long-term disability has not disappeared. In 2025, people are still getting infected with the coronavirus and risking long covid, joining the ranks of those who have struggled with it for a half-decade.
Here’s What It’s Like to Retire in America at Age 55 or Younger
WSJ - Early retirement doesn’t look much like the polished social-media posts made by “financial independence, retire early” influencers. Many retire early because they lose interest in their jobs or lose them altogether. Some want to reduce their stress or pursue hobbies. Others need to take care of aging relatives. It is common to pick up a part-time job.
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– LUCY JONES”
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