News of the Week - 6/13/25
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What Medicaid Is and What It Means for Older Adults.
How a Generation’s Struggle Led to a Record Surge in Homelessness.
Study links technology use to lower risk of cognitive decline.
Sage Stream Added as Value Added Partner for IMNF.
After lonely 97-year-old man crashed into her car, they developed an unexpected friendship.
Most expensive guitar in world star of Nirvana exhibition.
Ranked: Top 25 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy.
Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age.
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?
What Medicaid Is and What It Means for Older Adults
AARP - For many Americans — including those on Medicare — the health insurance program for people with limited incomes is a lifeline.
How a Generation’s Struggle Led to a Record Surge in Homelessness
NYT - Mr. Forrest’s displacement in late middle age began a homelessness spell that has lasted more than 15 years, and it epitomizes an overlooked force that has helped push homelessness among elderly Americans to a record high: the loss of parental aid. Without it, “I hit the skids,” said Mr. Forrest, now 70. “That’s when I became homeless.”
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Study links technology use to lower risk of cognitive decline
WAPO - Adapting to and using digital devices might stimulate the brain, the researchers theorized.
Sage Stream now a Value-Added Partner on the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
https://www.imnf.org/value-added-partners
After lonely 97-year-old man crashed into her car, they developed an unexpected friendship
Upworthy - Fender benders rarely turn into positive things. But for Destiny Smith and 97-year-old Jim, a minor car accident between them began a beautiful friendship.
Most expensive guitar in world star of Nirvana exhibition
AP - The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction is the star of a new exhibition on Kurt Cobain. The musical instrument sold for $6.1 million in 2020.
Ranked: Top 25 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy
VisualCapitalist - The world’s average life expectancy, estimated to be around 73 years in 2024, has been increasing steadily, up from 66 years in the year 2000. However, some countries stand out for their exceptional longevity.
Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age
NYT - More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?
NYT - Experts weigh in on whether proactive peeing affects your bladder health.
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