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At 71, Marissa Teijo is the oldest person to compete in Miss Texas USA. She says she hopes to inspire others.
Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes.
Making a plan to pay for long-term care: Insurance and other alternatives.
More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness.
102-year-old Holocaust survivor is Vogue Germany’s cover star.
Now 99, the oldest living Negro leaguer ‘never thought they would recognize me’.
Opinion - Sexually transmitted infections are skyrocketing in this unexpected group.
Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail.
What Does Retirement Really Mean?
At 71, Marissa Teijo is the oldest person to compete in Miss Texas USA. She says she hopes to inspire others
CNN - Bejeweled and sequined with her hair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA competition, to thunderous applause.
Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes
McKnight’s - While it remains difficult to quantify how investments in technology are paying off, some skilled nursing providers say they are buying into more options because today’s margins don’t afford them missed opportunities.
Making a plan to pay for long-term care: Insurance and other alternatives
CNBC - Understanding what benefits you have or may qualify for is a critical part of planning for long-term care, experts say.
More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness
ABC - Animals’ ability to ease human loneliness is well-documented, and it turns out that robotic versions of common pets can have similar effects for older adults who may not be able to care for a living cat or dog.
102-year-old Holocaust survivor is Vogue Germany’s cover star
CNN - A 102-year-old Holocaust survivor whose family was murdered at Auschwitz is the cover star for the July/August edition of Vogue Germany.
Now 99, the oldest living Negro leaguer ‘never thought they would recognize me’
WAPO - Rev. Bill Greason, who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima as a Marine before becoming teammates and close friends with Willie Mays, calls the recent embrace of Black baseball’s past a “blessing.”
Opinion - Sexually transmitted infections are skyrocketing in this unexpected group
WAPO - Sexually transmitted infections have been steadily climbing in the United States in recent years. But one group has been disproportionately affected: older adults.
Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail
Reuters - A 74-year-old surfer and master of classical Japanese dance may seem an unlikely member of a seniors’ breakdancing group, but Saruwaka Kiyoshie said getting her feet wet in the sport was a no-brainer after it was confirmed for the 2024 Paris Games.
What Does Retirement Really Mean?
NYT - The Times asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.
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