Geriatric Syndrome

 After Surgery 

Linked to Adverse Outcomes 

in Older Adults

Geriatric syndromes are common health conditions (falls, incontinence, frailty, sleep disorders) in older adults that do not fit into specific disease categories and can significantly impact functionality and quality of life.

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This could be the key 

to a younger, healthier brain

 — and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s

By McKenzie Beard

New research suggests that a hidden trait in your body could hold the key to maintaining a younger brain — and the implications are huge.

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Social Security Plan 

Would Expand Benefits

 For Millions of Americans

By Aliss Higham

A proposal has been introduced in Congress that would increase Social Security survivors benefits for widowed individuals and surviving divorced spouses.

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Government Research Cuts 

Hit Older Adults

By Elaine Silvestrini

The Trump administration has slashed funding for medical research, delaying some treatments and cures for health conditions affecting retirees.

The people who keep traveling in specific ways tend to age differently. They move better, think sharper, and seem genuinely happier than their peers who've settled into routines.

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I am an old man. Joints hurt; I am often grumpy. Lately, that bad mood doesn't start with me. It screams out of the phone screen instead. News feeds blast it daily.

Newspapers controlled the conversation years ago. Thick stacks of damp paper arrived at dawn. Those headlines demanded attention. Stories mixed the awful with the amazing. Dark alley murders were front-page news. Houses burned down. There were scandals involving movie stars. Good news popped up sometimes. Remember the firefighter saving kids from a storm? That coverage pulled you right in. A solid blend of trouble and bright spots.

Things are different now. Today the feeds only play one song. It is always about Trump’s latest chaos. He tweets nonsense late at night. Every major news outlet chases the same topic. CNN runs it. Fox runs it. The social media platforms love it most. His late-night rants equal huge click money.

Just last week he attacked a federal judge. Then he labeled a political opponent weak. Yesterday he started yelling about flight delays. People are fixed on their screens. They are either laughing or completely furious. I just drink my coffee slowly. I watch the chaos unfold. It gives me a good laugh.

Everything is a knee-jerk reaction.

Two National Guard soldiers were shot by an Afghan immigrant. The country reacted with total shock. How did our President respond? He blew up. He started screaming and blaming Biden for everything. "This is Joe's entire mess!" he yelled out.

He wants to slam the borders shut. Stop all new entries now. Zero immigrants allowed in. Ending foreign entry was not crazy enough, though. He took it further. He wants to kick out anyone who does not conform to  "Western civilization". 

Just picture this whole scene. What exactly makes something Western? Does that mean eating hot dogs? Attending baseball games? Reading old plays? Maybe it is just a way to dump anyone who is different. Throw them right out on the street. Laugh or weep, that choice is entirely yours. This man acts like a crazy villain in a cheap comic book.

This entire mess is routine now. It is loud, wild, and fully expected. Better than any old television drama. Forget heroes or plot lines. The Trump show never stops running. It keeps this old guy entertained. Much better than complaining about the weather. ...bwc

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How Much Investment Risk 

Should You Take on 

During Retirement?

By Laura Bogart

Making smart investments that can support your lifestyle in retirement means evaluating the right level of risk to take on.

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High times in retirement: 

Why more seniors are turning to 

cannabis for connection, relief

People use it for sleep, chronic pain, chronic disorders. We have people that have Parkinson's disease that come to us, Alzheimer's, dementia," ...but some researchers are sounding the alarm.

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Study: 

Older adults less confident 

in their ability to drive safely 

over next five years

By Foster Stubbs

 Of the adults who had not driven in the past six months, 34% believed it was no longer safe for them to drive and 29% reported not driving because of a health issue. 

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4 Strategies for 

Older Adults to 

Cut Property Taxes

By Sandra Block

Before writing a check for your next property tax bill, make sure you take full advantage of property tax relief programs offered by your state or locality. 

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Easy Dinner Recipes 

That Can Last a Second 

or Third Day

By Carol Stanley 

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Thanksgiving has passed. You're likely deep into turkey pot pie, sandwiches, soup, and Aunt Betty's green bean casserole. We at the Asylum skip leftovers (thank God). Still, we enjoyed a real Thanksgiving meal. It hit the spot!

I felt some worry about this year's food.

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If you were born between 1930 and 1946, 
you belong to an incredibly rare group:
 only 1% of your generation is still alive today.

You were born into hardship. Your generation climbed out of the Great Depression and bore witness to a world at war. You lived through ration books, saved tin foil, and reused everything—nothing was wasted.

You remember the milkman. Fresh milk was delivered to your door.

Life was simpler and centered around the basics. Discipline came from both parents and teachers, with no room for excuses.

Your imagination was your playground. Without TVs, you played outside and created entire worlds in your mind from what you heard on the radio. The family gathered around the radio for news or entertainment.

Technology was in its infancy. Phones were communal, calculators were hand-cranked, and newspapers were the primary source of information. Typewriters, not computers, recorded thoughts.

Your childhood was secure. Post-WWII brought a bright future—no terrorism, no internet, no global warming debates. It was a golden era of optimism, innovation, and growth.

You are the last generation to live through a time when:

Black-and-white TVs were cutting-edge.

Highways weren’t motorways.

Shopping meant visiting downtown stores.

Polio was a feared disease.

While your parents worked hard to rebuild their lives, you grew up in a world of endless possibilities. You thrived in a time of peace, progress, and security that the world may never see again.

If you’re over 77 years old, take pride in having lived through these extraordinary times. You are one of the lucky 1% who can say, "I lived through the best of times."

  - Turkey Sandwiches or Wraps

Layer sliced turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy in a sandwich or wrap for a hearty meal.

- Leftover Pot Pie

Combine turkey, vegetables, and gravy in a pie crust or biscuit topping and bake until golden for a comforting pot pie.

- Stuffing Muffins

Pack stuffing into a muffin tin, top with cheese if desired, and bake until crispy for easy stuffing bites.

- Cranberry Sauce Smoothie

Blend cranberry sauce with yogurt, banana, and a splash of orange juice for a refreshing smoothie.

- Sweet Potato Hash

Dice roasted sweet potatoes and sauté with onions, peppers, and leftover turkey for a savory breakfast or dinner hash.

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