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This 101-year-old scientist may have created your new favorite tomato.
Boston grandmother, 81, verified as world’s oldest train driver.
Morrie Markoff, Listed as Oldest Man in the U.S., Dies at 110.
World War II veteran, 100, marries 96-year-old fiancée near Normandy’s D-Day beaches.
Loneliness can have negative consequences for both mental, physical health: studies.
Singer sues hospital, claiming fame-delusion mix-up.
Benefits of EHRs go unrecognized as assisted living trails other providers in adoption.
Why stop watching so much TV? It affects how you age, new study says.
15 Cruise Lines Where Seniors Get Their Money's Worth.
A 98-year-old man’s liver was donated. He is believed to be the oldest American organ donor ever.
The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s.
This 101-year-old scientist may have created your new favorite tomato
WAPO - Plant pathologist Mannon Gallegly developed the first blight-resistant tomato in 1963. The waiting list for his new variety is already in the thousands.
Boston grandmother, 81, verified as world’s oldest train driver
Guiness - till chugging along at the age of 81, Helen Antenucci (USA) is officially the world’s oldest train operator.
Helen works for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, driving trains on the Blue Line which services north-east Boston.
Morrie Markoff, Listed as Oldest Man in the U.S., Dies at 110
NYT - A rare supercentenarian, he remained remarkably lucid after 11 decades, even maintaining a blog. His brain has been donated for research on what’s known as super-aging.
CNN - Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France.
Loneliness can have negative consequences for both mental, physical health: studies
McKnight’s - Two newly published studies on loneliness take different approaches to identifying how loneliness affects older adults, but both draw similar conclusions that its negative effects include both mental and physical health.
Observation - We firmly believe that Sage Stream is a solution for loneliness for shut-in elders. It connects them to not just the performing artists and music but also to the community on the platform that is communicating with each other during the live streams.
Singer sues hospital, claiming fame-delusion mix-up
BBC - A member of US soul group the Four Tops is suing a hospital, claiming doctors halted emergency treatment and ordered a psychological evaluation because they did not believe him when he told them he was famous. Truly scary when you think of the stereotyping and bias inherent in the story.
Benefits of EHRs go unrecognized as assisted living trails other providers in adoption
McKnight’s - Electronic health records can provide information about residents that enable providers to be part of value-based care efforts, and if they are used to their potential, they can boost efficiencies and profitability. Their use in assisted living, however, greatly trails use in nursing homes, according to recently released data.
Observation - When you realize that the big guns in senior living assisted living are real estate companies, you quickly see where the focus lies. No surprise.
Why stop watching so much TV? It affects how you age, new study says
CNN — Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with significantly better chances of healthy aging, according to a new study.
15 Cruise Lines Where Seniors Get Their Money's Worth
MSN - Cruising offers an unparalleled travel experience, combining the ease of seeing multiple destinations with the comfort of having your own floating hotel. For senior travelers, selecting the right cruise line is crucial to ensure the journey is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.
A 98-year-old man’s liver was donated. He is believed to be the oldest American organ donor ever.
AP - Orville Allen lived a lifetime of service, and when he died at age 98 he had one last thing to give: his liver.
Allen, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War and a longtime educator in rural southeastern Missouri, is the oldest American to ever donate an organ, transplant organizations said. He died on May 29 and his liver was successfully transplanted to a 72-year-old woman, according to Mid-America Transplant.
The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
NYT - She first noticed the scent on her husband. Now her abilities are helping unlock new research in early disease detection.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
-Nelson Mandela
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