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Octogenarian
He is slowly recovering. He is now in his third medical facility – a subacute rehab. in NJ where he is working to get back on his feet (with the help of a walker). He is sadly also dealing with other serious medical problems. He is no longer...
To the loyal readers of Octogenarian
This is being written by Mort's wife...About 10 days ago Mort was severely injured while driving his car out of his garage.He's had two back surgeries and has not regained mobility in one of his legs.It will take months of rehab before he's back writing on his beloved blog.I wanted...
MEMOIR: When Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas rented my old apartment
After sharing apartments in Washington, D.C. for three years with other young bachelors, I reached a sufficient state of affluence in 1951 to rent my own apartment. My new home was Apartment 233 at 3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. It was defined as a "studio apartment." It consisted of a single...
Isaac Bashevis Singer vs. Marc Chagall
Isaac Bashevis Singer, the Nobel laureate in literature who wrote in Yiddish, is my favorite author. In 1975, taking a break from my regular work as a journalist who specialized in business, I wrote profiles about him that were published in the New York Times Magazine and the now-defunct Harper's...
I don't normally publish material written by others on this blog. I am making an exception here to publicize this article by Israeli journalist Ben-Dror Yemini, which exposes ex-President Jimmy Carter as a phony "peace activist." As an accomplished Israel-basher, Carter continues to feed the Palestinian rejectionism that has prevented...
MEMOIR: How I almost became a Texan
George W. Bush was born in New Haven, Conn. to a patrician family of staid New Englanders. When he was a child, the family moved to Midland, Texas. Their new home town was then a small, bustling oil town that was culturally and socially far removed from their prim, sedate...
The New Old Age
In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers
The president's proposed budget sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers....
Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym
New research shows that a program of cardiovascular rehabilitation is remarkably effective following heart surgery or a heart attack....
Resources, though limited, are available for helping seniors who hoard....
A new study adds to evidence that the aging brain needs novelty and stimulation....
How Can the Doctor Aid the Caregiver?
Dr. Pauline Chen explores the role of doctors, patients and caregivers in her weekly Doctor and Patient column....
When It Isn't Just Clutter Anymore
A needless, incapacitating accumulation of stuff plagues some seniors and exasperates their adult children....
RetirementRevised
Reader mailbag: How to draw down savings in retirement
Q: It’s been suggested that I withdraw about 4 percent of my retirement savings ($430,000) each year in addition to my current income of approximately $3,000 per month. I am 70 and my wife will turn 64 this year. We have no mortgage payments, although we do have a $550...
AARP offers career transition scholarships for 40+ women
The AARP Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Circle will accept applications starting February 1st for its 2010 Women’s Scholarship Program, which helps fund career training and education to women over age 40 who have limited economic resources. AARP says the scholarships are awared to “women who are entering 2-3 year technical or skills...
Online resource launches for intentional communities movement
A national group that supports grassroots aging-in-place communities has launched a web portal to support its movement. Village to Village Network (VTV) provides assistance and consulting services to intentional communities–a small but fast-growing grassroots movement to support seniors who want to age in place, rather than move to retirement communities....
Feds offer website to boost women’s financial literacy
Women tend to outlive men–but far too many face poverty in old age. That’s due mainly to the continuing income gap with men, which affects contributions to Social Security and retirement accounts. But researchers also have documented that many women have a financial literacy gap that leads to poor decisions...
Reinvention wake-up call: Half of lost jobs are gone forever
Many older laid-off workers cling to the hope that they’ll find new jobs in their former line of work. It’s one of the most common errors of older job-seekers-and one of the most fatal. Rapid change makes it tough for laid-off workers to keep their skills fresh, and experience isn’t...
At MoneyWatch.com: Cut your debt before retirement
Most financial advisors tend to focus on how much you need to save. But it’s equally important to cut your debt load as retirement approaches–especially your credit cards and mortgage. Unfortunately, pre-retirees today are carrying unprecedented levels of debt, which could become a big problem for them when they’re ready to...
Changing Aging: Most Recent Articles
10 Lessons in Innovation From 3M
Participants in Velocity, which is an intensive yearlong leadership development program for 20 Ecumen employees, recently spent the day at 3M. The focus of the visit was innovation. Among the many highlights was time spent with Alex Cirillo. To say Alex has a diverse background would be an understatement. In...
There Has to be a Better Way to Provide Veterans' Long-Term Care
Here's another egregious example of why America needs to transform how we pay for long-term care. NOW on PBS recently had a show that looked at the question: "Who's helping our wounded vets?" Much of that help is coming from family members working to exhaustion and financial ruin to provide...
Veterans Get Empowered Outside of Nursing Home With Foster-Care
"You're seeing a bit of a culture shift in understanding how care can happen. - Kathryn West, who operates the Veterans Affairs Foster Care Program for Seniors Interesting story in yesterday's Saint Paul Pioneer Press by Jeremy Olson about how the Department of Veterans Affairs has a new foster care program...
A Michael Jackson Tribute for the Ages - It Will Make Your Day
Ecumen co-blogger Helen Rickman sent over this YouTube videol today with the the title "It will make your day." It does. Enjoy. It's courtesy of three residents at Leisure World in Seal Beach, Calif. ...
The 20 Basics From Ritz-Carlton - Have You Experienced Them?
Ritz-Carlton has a brand promise - "Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen" - and their 20 Basics of Service. I've never stayed in a Ritz-Carlton. Has any Changer Ager stayed there? Did you feel that they delivered on their commitment to service? BRAND PROMISE At The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., "We...
What Does Avatar Have to Do With Aging in Place?
Longtime Forrester Research analyst Liz Boehm and contributor to Aging in Place Technology Watch ponders the question. ...
The Pluses of Being 50 Plus
The CBI view on Default Retirement Age
Never let it be said that I do not listen to opposing views so go to Personnel Today again to read what Katya Hall from CBI has to say about this vital issue. Of course I still think she is wrong and portrays British management as a very poor set...
Employers Forum on Age argues against Default Retirement Age
Rachel Krys, campaign director for the Employers Forum on Age, has written a most insightful article for Personnel Today in which as well as arguing against the DRA on age discrimination grounds points out the strange and very old fashioned thinking that emanates from the CBI on this issue. This...
Baby boomers are not just hedonists
This is the title of an entertaining article by Brian Groom in the FT this week. He takes a bit of a swipe at David Willetts new book the subject of which is clear from its title: The Pinch: How the Baby Boomers Stole Their Children’s Future and How They...
Interviewed by Bill Vicks in the US
I was recently contacted by Bill Vicks in Texas who is a portfolio worker and amongst other things has a site called BoomersNext Step.com. Bill interviewed me about the work that Mike and I have been doing relating to the over 50's and it kind of moved over into the...
Spain's government said Friday it had approved a plan to raise the official retirement age from 65 to 67 to help social security system to cope with a rapidly ageing population.Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega said the plan, which would be debated in parliament, "would bring...
Why older workers have so much to offer
Chris Roebuck, a professor at Cass Business School, reckons his research has shown that older workers are more focused and determined, more motivated to exceed expectations, easier to engage, take a longer term view, and better at dealing with difficult situations. Even if their energy levels are declining, he adds,...
Aging News Alert
(NUTRITION) Elderly to Get Equal Priority in Supplemental Food Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is amending its regulations for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) by removing the priority afforded to women, infants and children over the elderly in program participation. As a result, local agencies are no longer required to prioritize benefit issuance based on population group. All...
(JOBS) Congress Urged to Include Older Americans in Relief Measures
Responding to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, AARP, the nation's largest advocacy organization representing people over 55-years old, wants federal lawmakers to make sure that any jobs bill coming out of Congress include provisions to help older workers. ...
(PENSIONS) Bendix Told to Pay $16.9 Million in Pension Debt
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has notified Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC of its responsibility to pay $16.9 million in pension liability. The obligation arises from the shutdown of Bendix's Frankfort, KY plant and the resulting job loss of some 60 workers who were participants in the underfunded Bendix...
(AGING RESEARCH) NIA Funds Roybal Centers for Translational Research in Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has renewed funding for nine Edward R. Roybal Centers for Research on Applied Gerontology and designated four new centers. The goal of the centers is to move promising social and behavioral research findings out of the laboratory...
(PENSIONS & RETIREMENT) Retirement Assets Total $15.6 Trillion in Third Quarter
Americans held $15.6 trillion in retirement assets at the end of the third quarter of 2009, accounting for 35% of all household financial assets in the United States, the Investment Company Institute reports. ...
(CONFERENCE) Kathleen Sebelius to Speak at Aging in America Conference
Aging in America, the annual conference of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA), March 15 -19, will tackle the critical and timely issues faced by professionals working with older adults. ...
Big News Network.com Custom Stories
Toyota says Prius is an easy fix
Troubled carmaker Toyota has announced the problem attributed to brakes on its Prius model has now been fixed....
McDonald's sets record in Russia
US-based McDonald's has marked 20 years of business in Russia....
Reese Witherspoon dating agent?
London, Feb 5 : Actress Reese Witherspoon is now rumored to be dating a Hollywood talent agent - just days after she was falsely linked to Scottish actor Gerard Butler....
PCB chief Butt denies sleeping during Pak NA sports committee meeting
Karachi, Feb.5 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt has rebuffed media reports which quoted Sindh Sports minister Dr Mohammad Ali Shah, as saying that he took a nap during the National ...
US not to play 'intermediary' in Indo-Pak talks: Holbrooke
Washington, Feb.5 : The United States has once again rejected the notion regarding it playing a role of an 'intermediary' between India and Pakistan to help both nuclear...
Indo-Pak conflicting security concerns in Afghanistan'dilemma' for US: Holbrooke
Washington, Feb.5 : US Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said that the conflicting security concerns of countries like India and Pakistan...
Caring for Hawai\'i\'s Elders
From Kevin: Most caregivers have wide-ranging responsibilities in addition to providing direct care to a family member or loved one. Those responsibilities may involve financial management, home maintenance, yard and garden care, and so on. And, of course, cooking -- something which may need to be done three or more times a...
by Melissa K. Though we may not want to admit it, trying to reckon aging is like a trip to the dentist that you've dreaded for months. You know you are going to hate it. I see the white hairs popping out on my head and look in the mirror and...
From Kevin: Here's a heartwarming and inspiring story about an actress who is making her Broadway debut at the age of 81. Her name is Alice Duffy, and one of her daughters is a producer at NBC Nightly News. The daughter, Clare Duffy, has this to say about her mother's acting...
From Kevin: As people age, they often begin to realize that their current home may not be suitable for future years. Perhaps the home is too large to manage, has too many tripping hazards, has stairs that are hard to climb up or down, is not conveniently located for public transportation,...
From Kevin: As Baby Boomers approach so-called "retirement age," they may be wondering what they should do with the rest of their life. Many newly retired people have much to contribute to society. How can they channel their experience, knowledge and skills into something meaningful as they transition into a new...
From Kevin Kawamoto: For those interested in following legislation and policy-making relating to Hawaii's older adult population, remember that the 2010 legislative session begins on Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, at 10 a.m. Due to the state of the economy, there won't be the usual opening day festivities with lots of food...
a little red hen
Bialy memories: Kossar's Bialy store, New York City
The other day Ron Bloom unearthed photos I took in the 1980s on one of our trips from Baltimore to New York to visit relatives and return home with provisions unavailable in what has been known as "Charm City." Baltimore......
Winning on YES but at what cost?
The Oregon tax measures I've posted about--66 & 67--won by a good margin. But it cost around six million dollars when you add up expenditures by both the YES and NO campaigns, and an unbelievable effort in time for door-to-door......
Eleanna considers cream-cheese-bagel lunch
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Bialy via PDX...message to New Seasons: bigger but not better
We first noticed them last winter at New Seasons Market on Division Street on our visit to Portland to find an apartment. They intrigued us with their boldness, bialy's twice as big as those we knew from New York City......
What I Miss about Manhattan: The Voting Booth
Let's start with how disappointed we are that the state of Oregon uses mail-in ballots. That little oval to fill in (blue or black pen suggested) led me to obsess about getting it right. Annoying. Ron and I loved going......
Blisstree
Valentine’s Day Worthy Reusable Bags
Quick when I say, “Valentine’s Day” you say… “Reusable Bags!” Ok, maybe it’s not the first gift that popped into your head but trust me, a nice reusable bag is a totally lovable way to say you care this Valentine’s Day. At the very least Mother Nature will thank you. Consider...
This Valentine’s Day show your sweetie some love with these mouthwatering Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes or these fun Conversation Heart Brownies. These recipes from Duncan Hines are budget-friendly and delicious. Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes Originally from Down South, and once the signature dessert at the Waldorf-Asotria in the 1920s, the Red Velvet...
You can stock up on your valentine treats and put them in this jar to keep them fresh. You can use a regular recycled quart jar or a canning jar for this craft project. I used a canning jar and it is a quart size so it will hold lots...
Should you trash nonstick pans?
Most people have heard that nonstick pans may pose a safety hazard but on the flip side if nonstick is all you have it’s frustrating because a new set of pans is expensive. Should you toss your nonstick cookware and buy new pots and pans or stick it out? Here’s...
DIY Painted Valentine’s Day Cards
Do you want to make your sweetheart a special Valentine’s Day card, but you’re not sure where to start? You might even want to make a big group of cards for family and friends, or to use as party favors or invites. If so, you may love the project below. Our...
Natural Pest Control for the Yard
I’ve been researching different types of organic pest control lately and it looks like the best pest control you can use has feathers and a beak. Yup, people swear by guineas, ducks and chickens. They can wipe out mosquitoes, ticks and grubs like nobody’s business and ducks apparently have an...
MamaFlo's Place
I started blogging essentially when I quit smoking more than two years ago - OMG, it's actually been that long, I'm amazed. I'm still quit and finally at peace with not being a smoker anymore. The last year however has brought health challenges to my husband and...
I want to apologize to all those blogs I drop on everyday but today EC was down the vast majority of the day and now when I have some time the day is almost over and I won't get everyone done - I'm very sorry!What happened with EC anyway -...
From Howdy Doody to Erectile Dysfunction
I enjoy watching “some” television but I’m increasingly disillusioned with the advertising and the programing of most channels. No doubt I should remind you that I’m 54 years old and started out young with no television in the house and black and white picture when we finally did get...
What I think about paying for healthcare
So much debate (as there should be) on health care reform and it's gotten me to thinking about why there are so many people that feel that health care should be inexpensive if not free. Yes we have health care but we pay a pretty penny for that care/policy....
What Do You Think Is Your Responsibility?
I was reading a post on another blog and the blogger was talking about it being her responsibility to leave her children/grandchildren an inheritance. I'm wondering if this is the case in different countries.I thought Wow, I'll leave enough to pay whatever debt I may still have at the...
Who Else Has Experience with Pristiq?
Because the anti-anxiety/panic attack meds my PCP put me on initially didn't work he put me on Pristiq which is more of an anti-depressant and supposedly much like Effexor (which I've been on in the past). Anyway, this post is about the side effects which to me are plentiful...
Serene Ambition
A Woman's Perspective: Why Sex is Better as an Elder
By Elizabeth Brown We’ve already experienced what works and doesn’t work for us regarding sex. And now we know it is about passion, trust and playfulness…...
Celebrating What's Right with the World
Enjoy this 23-minute video from world-class photojournalist Dewitt Jones as he asks whether we choose to see possibilities and whether we really believe they're there.Celebrate What's Right With The WorldLazarus! - The Resurrected | MySpace Video...
The National Coalition of Organizations has declared February 1-5, 2010 to be Clean Energy Week, as organizations from across the U.S. hold a variety of events to encourage and support the passage of clean energy and climate policies now pending in Congress. The objective is to engage the Administration and Congress in taking action...
7 Reasons Why Elders Make Great Lovers (and have better sex)
By Jim Selman | BioThere is an old joke that says, “Sex after 60 is better than ever, but the mounting and dismounting aren’t so pretty.” If you’re laughing, you know what I’m talking about. If not, you’re still young enough to have something to look forward to. I attended a conference recently...
By Lauren Selman | Bio Do you want to get lean while staying green? Whether you're a runner, a competitive cyclist, a recreational yogi or a vacation skier, there might be a more sustainable way for you to exercise. Recently, I was inspired by LuluLemon’s blog posts considering not only what we wear...
By Jim Selman | Bio As we watch the devastation in Haiti on television, the world recoils at the horror and the suffering, mobilizes its resources and tries to clean up the mess and help the survivors. The media forages, looking for who to blame (usually corrupt or incompetent politicians). We’ve witnessed this scene...
Seniors For Living
Should You Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
This guest blog post is contributed by Boomerater, a free online resource for Baby Boomers with advice on everything from investment planning to top vacation packages. Seniors for Living’s properties are featured in Boomerater’s Alzheimer’s Assisted Living directory. A new Q&A discussion from Boomerater’s forums appears here each Friday. In...
Senior Caregiving Resources on Twitter With a Lot of Heart
Caregiving is about as unpredictable a journey as life itself. You need someone on your side! Let these Twitter-ers and their tweets serve as guideposts – maybe even virtual caregivers – to help you maintain your sanity, find new directions, and make the most of this difficult process. http://twitter.com/caring – The...
Housing is a huge concern for seniors today, especially given that this year will be the first since 1975 without a COLA (cost of living adjustment) increase in their Social Security checks. But a recent article in The New York Times highlights a few bright spots on the housing front. In...
End-of-Life Issues: Starting the Conversation
Back in November, 60 Minutes tackled a controversial and timely topic: “The Cost of Dying,” and the topic has stuck with me. That’s because end-of-life issues are taking a more prominent place in discussions about health care. As per the report, Medicare paid $50 billion for doctor and hospital bills during...
Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents
Everyone enjoys being remembered during holidays — whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Mother’s or Father’s day. While nothing can take the place of the gift of your time, when a loved one is in a nursing home, they may appreciate the following tokens of your appreciation at holiday times: Stamps, pens, stationery...
Money Tips for the Recently Unemployed
This guest blog post is contributed by Boomerater, a free online resource for Baby Boomers. Seniors for Living’s properties are featured in Boomerater’s Nursing Homes directory. A new Boomerater post appears here each Friday. For this week’s post, we asked Boomerater featured financial advisors, John Stohlman and Laura Stohlman, owners...
Contemporary Retirement Coaching Blog
From RealAge: Best ways to make your skeleton stronger Read this if you drink caffeinated drinks!...
First you were waiting until you were bigger/older Then you were waiting until you finished school/college/ university Then you were waiting until you got your first job Then you were waiting until your career was established Then you were waiting......
Five questions to ask your financial adviser
Martin Bamford is an Independent Financial Advisor here in the UK who is often quoted in the financial press. In this article, he lists 5 important questions you can ask a new or existing financial advisor to help you gauge......
Did you see this performance by Pink at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night? I was in tears by the end and I can't quite explain why. Must be one of those human being things. Either that or my hormones!...
Blogging Boomers Carnival #147
iPhone 'secret settings', the divorce rates of college-educated women and 'going to the grocery store' outfits. Where else would you find such a diverse range of topics? Yes, that's right! It's Blogging Boomers day again and this week our host......
I love the RealAge website. It's owned by Oprah's Dr Oz and it's jam-packed full of tips, articles, quizes and videos to help you get and stay fit and healthy. They send out a daily email and one of today's......
ElderExercise
Still Slogging through Snow (Lia)
We’ve been hit by one snow storm after another. Thaws in between. Enough to build up a think ice sheet under the snow. Lots and lots of tails of accidents. Everyone is blaming everyone. People here don’t tend to know the reality of “sh*t happens”. Still managing to go for...
I am rather pleased as I just found out that I could actually prepare an entry in my MacJournal software and send it to the blog. Week from 25 – 31 Jan 2010 Monday: 15mn stretching, one-hour Feldenkrais class, 11, 572 steps, 25mn aerobic walk Tuesday: One-hour stretching class, 11,153 steps...
Sara – generally doing better!
Hi, girlfriends, checking in here before the day and week get away from me… It’s been a pretty good week, better at the end than the beginning. Steps from Mon. Jan. 25 through Sun. Jan. 31 - Mon. 4391 (1414 aerobic) Tues. 6099 (1464 aerobic) – Leslie Sansone, 1 mile workout Wed. 6995 (4104 aerobic)...
Lynn–better mood but not much exercise
I’ve emerged from my blahs of last week. Thank you all for your encouraging comments. We’ve had extremes of weather here, from warm and stormy at the beginning of the week to very cold but sunny this weekend (15 F, -9 C were the daytime highs yesterday). Tucked in the...
Lia – Bombastic really fantastic
Sorry, that was my son’s favourite song long long ago. It does do well to sum up the last ten days. Drum roll… Sunday: 1 hour of walking through a snow storm. Monday: 1 hour and 40 minutes walking Tuesday: 1 hour and 40 minutes walking Wednesday: 1 hour 20 minutes walking Thursday: 1 hour...
Hello all–I’m still here. I was gone all day Sunday, my usual posting day and busy at work yesterday. In general, I’ve been dealing with a case of the blahs–somewhat buried under lack of light, icy conditions, grey skies, depressing political situation here in US, fighting off some sort of virus. But...
About.com Senior Living
Trend Analysis Shows Bright Future for Older Adults
What does the future hold for older adults? Living to age 100 will be more common, we'll depend more on the Internet to manage our health and make friends, and we'll focus increased attention on positive thinking as a route to longevity and good health. These are among the trends forecast...
Prevent Elder Abuse by Caregivers
Did you know that one in four U.S. households provides caregiver support to someone? Whether you choose to be a caregiver for a friend or family member--or you are a professional caregiver--you know that caregiving can take a toll on a caregiver's physical and emotional health. That's why it's so important for...
Exercises That Are Easy on the Knees
A reader asked for advice about the best exercises following knee replacement surgery, and it turns out that the recommended choices are good for every older adult because they provide a combination of fitness and cardio--and they're easy for beginners or people who may not be in good shape. Read...
Wider at the Waist? Watch Out for Dementia
Is your waistline broader than your hips? Researchers in Sweden think you're more than twice as likely to develop dementia in your later years. Read more...Wider at the Waist? Watch Out for Dementia originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 08:22:55.Permalink | Comment |...
Treating the Old and the Young Makes Doctors Happy
Which doctors report the highest job satisfaction? Those who treat the elderly (geriatric specialists) and those who treat young children (pediatricians). Read more...Treating the Old and the Young Makes Doctors Happy originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 10:12:53.Permalink | Comment | Email this...
Need a Temp Job? Try the U.S. Census
If you could use some extra money, the U.S. Census Bureau could use your help. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States and Puerto Rico, and in March 2010, census forms containing 10 questions will be mailed to each residence in the U.S. and Puerto...
Silver Planet - The Trusted Senior Resources for The New View on Aging
Senior Found Dead After Wandering from Care Facility
Federal and state regulations mandate that safety precautions be taken to protect elders who are known to be confused and unable to protect themselves. What goes wrong?...
Older TV Writers Get Some Vindication
It’s hard to believe that writers responsible for some of television’s most well-known shows could be inched out of Hollywood just because of their age, but that’s what’s been happening....
Investigation Shines Light on Datapass Marketing
According to Senator Jay Rockefeller, chairman of the Senate’s Commerce Committee, “. . . some very sophisticated online businesses are tricking you into signing up for useless ‘membership clubs.’”...
Is the iPad for Boomers and Seniors?
So much iHoopla about the iPad. But as the famous saying goes, there is no such thing as bad publicity. Folks at Apple must be having a great time with this. The geeks have weighed in, and plenty of snippy negative commentary has been spewed about the Apple iPad (including...
Most of us enjoy hearing those words during a wedding ceremony as the new couple floats in bliss, envisioning themselves by each other’s side until death. From my perspective, however, I see people who have a very passionate relationship with their material possessions—sometimes more so than with each other! If...
Milk and Crackers for Heartburn?
Question: I am a longtime sufferer of heartburn and have tried every suggestion I have ever received. Well, nothing worked, but I found something on my own. I drink a small glass of milk and eat plain crackers (about four) with it. For some reason it works. I have shared...
Silver Innings - Blog for Senior Citizens
1,000 Grandparents to March to Mendiola, Philippines
Some 1,000 senior citizens are scheduled to march from Morayta to Mendiola in Manila Monday morning to press President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to immediately sign the Congress-ratified Expanded Senior Citizens’ Act, it was learned Sunday. “Pabago-bago ang ihip ng hangin sa Malacanang (We’ve been hearing different things from Malacanang)....
Jail Those Who Hurt Elderly, Say Police
A disturbing increase in attacks on Queensland's most vulnerable people has police calling for offenders who assault the elderly to be jailed automatically. Since 2005, the number of sex attacks on people 65 and over has trebled from just eight...
Govt to evaluate old age pension scheme
The Central Government of India has decided to evaluate a major old age pension scheme involving Rs 5,200 crore (Rs 52 billion) for undertaking mid-course corrections. The evaluation of the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme would cover 30 states, a rural development ministry official said. "The...
In a showcase full of pictures there is one of Mrs Sukla Bhattacharjya, 76, in which she has a hint of a smile on her face. That isn’t unusual ...
Aid policy for elderly in India : Revision of NPOP
The Centre is enriching a 10-year-old policy for the elderly that has so far remained on paper, offering financial support, healthcare, shelter, protection from abuse and exploitation as well as a battle against dementia. The National Policy for Older Persons (NPOP) of 1999 is being...
US National Survey Says Seniors Not Missing Out On Sex
A survey on sexuality among senior citizens revealed that men and women aged 57 to 85 engage in sex erasing misconception that physical intimacy declines with age.Results of the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project research conducted by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago...
Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today
New Report Finds Low Adult Vaccination Rates For Pneumonia In U.S.
A new report, Adult Immunization: Shots to Save Lives, released by the Trust for America's Health (TFAH), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) found that more than 30 percent of adults ages 65 and older had not been immunized against pneumonia in...
Designing Easy-To-Use Products With The Help Of Arthritis Simulation Gloves
As the U.S. population ages, manufacturers of consumer goods are realizing that many customers may not be as nimble-fingered or sharp-sighted as they once were......
Aged Care Planning And Investment Needed To Meet Growing Demand, Australia
AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that urgent planning and investment is needed to meet the health and care needs of an ageing and growing Australian population. "Access to medical care for older Australians in residential aged care today is limited," Dr Pesce said......
Investigation: Washington State Moves Medicaid Nursing Home Patients To Adult Family Homes
The Seattle Times investigates Washington's practice of relocating some Medicaid patients from nursing homes to adult family homes. "Jeri Ringseth had no business being in an adult family home. Her physical and mental disabilities are so significant that she's spent most of her adult life in nursing homes or state...
Iowa Senate To Consider Extending No-Cost Family Planning To Older Women
An Iowa Senate committee will soon debate a proposal to provide no-cost family planning services to low-income women ages 45 through 54 whose private insurance does not cover the care, the Des Moines Register reports. The proposal would include coverage of comprehensive annual exams, pap tests, cervical cancer screening, birth...
Highlights From February Ophthalmology
This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes results from a large Kaiser Permanente study of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatments, the first global report on retinal vein occlusion, and new recommendations to help elders with vision loss avoid falls......