The centenarian life – what are the financial risks of living longer? | Progeny
‘What is the greatest economic risk facing the world today?’ This question has been one of many posed in recent investment seminars I have attended. The| Progeny
The transition into an assisted living home can be hard and lonely. Adjusting to new routines and environments in nursing homes can be scary and unfamiliar to residents. So, what could be better to bring some joy and comfort to nursing homes than snuggling foster puppies? It's a sweet operation that Carter Cifelli, a puppy foster care provider and advocate in Raleigh, North Carolina, and So Fetch K9, a puppy socialization business in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, are on a mission to provide. "...| Upworthy
A recent blog post from the St. Louis Fed claims that: “Both younger and older workers withdrew from the labor force in large numbers during the pandemic: In fact, their participation rates plummeted. Yet, within two years, the younger workers… Continue reading →| Economist Writing Every Day
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and unless scientists can unlock the secrets of this disease, the number of cases is expected to triple by the year 2050. Each year on September… The post World Alzheimer’s Day appeared first on America's Charities.| America's Charities
Moving into assisted living can be a major milestone in a person’s life. While these environments are designed to ensure The post Creating a Sense of Belonging in Assisted Living Settings appeared first on Beauty and the Mist.| Beauty and the Mist
‘What is the greatest economic risk facing the world today?’ This question has been one of many posed in recent investment seminars I have attended. The| Progeny
Prebiotics have been widely researched in the context of gastrointestinal conditions and might hold potential to influence cognition outcomes by modulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis. A new randomised controlled trial in individuals aged over 60s showed that a prebiotic blend (inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides) is well tolerated and may improve cognition compared with a placebo. The post A prebiotic blend may improve cognition in healthy older adults appeared first on Gut Microbiota for H...| Gut Microbiota for Health
Last year I turned sixty. I don’t know if I count as an old person yet. Granted, when I was twenty, I thought sixty was ancient, but I now realize that barring a major illness or accident, I still …| Kindle Afresh
What laws should your city be passing now to make sure that a historic number of elders can age in place — or at least with some grace?| usa.streetsblog.org
The growing number of elderly persons experiencing homelessness requires an extensive overhaul of the welfare systems originally designed to assist houseless individuals. Elderly persons are more likely to need medical assistance, supportive housing, and disability assistance, services that the U.S. government is straining to accommodate.| Social Welfare History Project
Madelena Eifert holds a Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) with a focus on epidemiological methods and research.| Social Welfare History Project
I know at least 15 items older people want for survival. Please remember your family members living alone or who are in a care center.| Food Storage Moms
Trying to stay healthy into old age is a better goal than attempting to live as long as possible.| www.nytimes.com
Now you need not die again, but still I wish you were here—Katherine Anne Porter, Pale Horse, Pale Rider My nephew is writing a book, he says, about Martin Luther King, Jr. “Now why would you do that?” I asked him. “Pick a topic without so much competition. Who’s going to read your book?” Ask| The Cincinnati Review - Publishing great literature and art since 2003
A thorough grasp of elderly loved ones requirements, preferences, and available solutions is necessary to make sense of their decisions.| Mom With Five
I recently purchased an Mcombo 7040 Lift Chair for my elderly grandfather. Prior to purchasing the chair my Grandfather had some questions so I figured I would have a look at the manual for answers. Surprised that I couldn’t find one, I thought I’d share it here along with my thoughts about the chair.| Chris Bergerons Tech Blog
