FRIDAY MAY 22, 2026
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
The significance of advanced directives...
One of the key tools for maintaining a healthy and independent lifestyle as one ages is advanced directives. Preparing these documents in advance enables individuals to clearly outline their personal, financial, and medical preferences in writing. Learn more...
////Our Perceptions of Older Adults Who Do Not Act Their Age...
Older adults who stay young at heart, there may also be backlash because these people do not “act their age.” Younger adults may feel that some behaviors typically associated with being younger may be “cringeworthy” for someone over 65. Therefore, more research is needed on how younger people perceive older people who are young at heart.
\\\\Affordable Arthritis Relief Methods to Soothe Joint Pain and Stiffness at Home...
The top arthritis relief methods to alleviate pain and stiffness. When arthritis symptoms worsen, you seek quick pain relief. These home remedies for arthritis help decrease inflammation, stiffness, and discomfort so you can return to your normal self. Additionally, learn when it's necessary to consult a doctor for more comprehensive treatment.
////The True Cause of Divorce for Couples Over 50...
The children are finally independent. The home is peaceful. And suddenly, you and your partner find yourselves alone together, perhaps for the first time in many years. For some couples, this quiet is a blessing. For others, it uncovers issues they had been avoiding. "When the daily distractions disappear, and the shared responsibility of parenting is no longer there, we confront what we have ignored: the absence of connection and intimacy."
\\\\Senior Resources:
Guardians and Their Responsibilities:If you need to submit a Medicaid application to obtain benefits for someone who is unable to care for themselves, you must have a guardian appointed for that individual. This article will cover what a guardian is, their role, and some responsibilities they hold as a fiduciary.
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“The value of money is a scam
perpetrated by those who
have it over those who don't”
Karen Joy Fowler
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By Allistair Innis
The grill is hot and kids are playing on the grass right now. For most people, this weekend feels like summer is finally here. But if you have gray hair and a long memory, this day on the calendar means something else entirely. The way seniors see Memorial Day comes from a different place. It is a place where a quiet grave says more than a loud party ever could.Continue Reading...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
What Older Adults
Should Know About
Calcium and Vitamin D
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Pharmacies Are Requiring
More Frequent Renewals
for Senior Prescriptions
By Teri Monroe
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Frontal-lecture courses
don’t work for
older adults
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What debts
can be taken
from your
Social Security benefits?
By Angelica Leicht
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Aging and Disability
Must Act Now to Save
Permanent Supportive
Housing for Older Adults
By Jennifer Kye
Read more
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Scamming Seniors: AZ is #1
A recent report highlights Arizona as the state with the highest rate of scams against seniors, with 7 reports for every 1,000 residents. Delaware follows closely with 6.9 reports, while Colorado has a rate of 6.8.The Department of the Treasury indicates that approximately $27 billion was taken from seniors in 2024, emphasizing the significant financial impact of these fraudulent activities occurring daily.Scammers are increasingly utilizing digital banking and communication platforms to reach their victims.
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MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
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WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2026
NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Looking for Home Health Care through Medicare? Not at the Moment...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have kicked off a strong nationwide effort to combat fraud, which includes a six-month pause on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies (HHAs), as well as on changes in majority ownership that would necessitate a new enrollment.
////Aging Solo?...
Your Social Security benefits could be influenced by whether you're married or not. Here’s what financial experts suggest older singles should understand before they kick off their Social Security.
\\\\Seniors And Tax Deductions...
Out-of-pocket medical expenses can really add up for older folks, particularly for retirees. The bright side is that you can deduct some of these costs on your taxes. The catch? They need to be itemized and go beyond 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. So, what are itemized deductions, anyway?
////And Off They Go: Sending Our Seniors Away...Due to the high costs of in-home care, many families, including my own, are relocating their elderly loved ones overseas.
More than 700,000 Americans receive billions in Social Security benefits while living abroad, where their money tends to stretch further; this is based on information from the Social Security Administration.\\\\You Need More Sleep...
Getting enough sleep is crucial for your health and emotional balance. The quantity and quality of your sleep can impact your body in many different ways. Looking to slow down your biological clock? Aim for 6.4 to 7.8 hours of sleep each night.
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“I’ve had so much plastic surgery,
when I die they will donate
my body to Tupperware.”
Joan Rivers
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Part 2
There are several reasons why we (the residents) can't actually cook our own food.The most obvious one is that we don't have proper kitchen facilities in our rooms. Even if we did, insurance rules would prevent us from cooking. And then there's the main reason: open heat sources can be really dangerous, especially with seniors around. ...Continue reading...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Sitting for long stretches
raises heart and diabetes
risks in older people
Edited by Gaby Clarn
READ MORE
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7 things
you're doing right now
that are aging you
faster than smoking
By Avery White
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Americans are living longer
but are unsure
they want to see 100
By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa
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Overlooked Strategies
For Health And Longevity
In Retirement
By Steve Vernon
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Scientists find
dark chocolate
ingredient that
slows aging
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Tupperware Facts
Brownie Wise, a divorced single mother from Georgia, developed the Tupperware home party model after discovering that personal demonstrations in social settings dramatically outsold retail displays. Earl Tupper pulled Tupperware from all retail stores in 1951 to rely exclusively on direct sales through Wise's party system, and sales exploded. In 1954, Wise became the first woman ever featured on the cover of BusinessWeek magazine. Despite her extraordinary contribution to the company's success, Tupper fired Wise in 1958 without severance just before taking the company public, ensuring she received none of the financial windfall.
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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
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