Everyone Knows Memory Fails as You Age. But Everyone is Wrong.
The New York Times recently featured an interesting piece on memory as we age. Read the article here!
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12, 2019
Alzheimer’s tests soon may be common, raising a difficult question: Would you want to know if you were getting the disease?
The Chicago Tribune recently published an article on the potential increase of testing for Alzheimer’s. While this can prove helpful to prepare for the future, many people are wary about knowing whether or not they have the disease.
Read the article here.
If you or a loved one has been […]
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12, 2019
Heartwarming viral video shows what’s really important on Christmas
Merry Christmas! This Today Show article features a heartwarming video that shows what’s important on Christmas. See the video here!
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12, 2019
Senate OKs big changes to how Americans save for retirement
The Idaho Statesman recently reported on a bill that will soon likely be signed into law. The Secure Act is aimed to help people save more for retirement, and removes some of the barriers to saving. Read the article here!
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12, 2019
Biogen’s potentially game-changing Alzheimer’s drug faces an uphill battle with the FDA
CNBC recently reported a story on Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug. Advances like these are exciting, but it is still early in the process. Read more here!
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12, 2019
America’s Elderly are Twice as Likely to Work Now Than in 1985
Bloomberg recently published bad news for retirement age people in the United States. According to the article, 20% of those age 65 and up have not retired. Many of those cannot afford to. Read the article here.
If long term care is a concern in your retirement plan, […]
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12, 2019
The cities designing playgrounds for the elderly
BBC recently published a story on senior playgrounds. The ‘playgrounds’ are in parks and include colorful exercise machines for the elderly. These are common in China, and have begun to pop up around the world to promote a more active lifestyle.
Read the article here.
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Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One: A Robot and a Team of Irish Scientists Walk Into a Senior Living Home
Time recently published an interesting story on the role of robots in long term care facilities. This story follows a robot named Stevie and his team of Irish scientists […]
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11, 2019
Madison resident establishes musical nonprofit to assist Madison’s elderly
The Daily Cardinal recently reported that a Madison resident established a musical nonprofit to assist the elderly. In collaboration with local hospitals, the non profit plays music from the elderly’s youth to promote nostalgia, and greater connection with the volunteer.
Read the article here.
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‘Half of women will be carers by the age of 46’
BBC recently reported that in the UK, by the age of 46, half of women will be unpaid carers, while the same for men is not until age 57. This research only includes the UK but it is an interesting report for global trends of unpaid caregivers.
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