HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The people he interviewed were becoming more ambitious, wiser and more wonderful as they age
August 20, 2022 at 8:53 p.m.
Super Cheap Basic Cell Phone Plans for Frugal Seniors
Can you do a similar column for those of us who still use basic flip phones?
Eating on the Floor
This habit means that people from that region tend to sit on the floor and stand back up many times every single day
Fitness & Health Goals for Older Adults
Older adults can make fitness resolutions that they can keep
Alternatives to Showing Your Social Security Card
SSA has taken steps to offer alternate options to reduce the occasions when our customers would need to apply for a replacement card
Changing a Tech Device to Work Well for You
Bridget Agabra is teaching an online class through King County Library System about the topic of Changing a Tech Device to Work Well for You
Covid News Updates
Here is some good news on COVID research
Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Insurance or Savings
My 86-year-old mother will need either an assisted living facility or nursing home care in the near future, but she doesn’t have long-term care insurance and her savings are minimal
Ultra-Processed Foods and Dementia Risk
Researchers from all over the world convened at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) from July 31 through August 4 in San Diego
Top 5 Social Security Fraud and Scam Prevention Tools
Protect yourself against Social Security Fraud
New Advice for Preventing Monkeypox in Adults 50 and Older
Adults age 50 and older now are being called upon to keep track of the spread of monkeypox and to make sure their kids and grandkids know the facts
Strengthening Leg Muscles
Research studies show that leg strength and the ability to stand on one’s own can be a predictor of longevity
Embracing Change
We adapt and change, exhibiting healthy resilience, just like individuals need to do as they age
Breakthrough COVID-19 and Other Updates
A new study has found that some individuals weathered the stress of the pandemic better than others, in part, due to their genetics
