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A Pandemic Is Not the Time to Sever the Ties That Bind Generations
An Influencer in Aging on unity during the time of COVID-19 It’s too early to know if social isolation or the coronavirus (COVID-19) will kill more older adults in the long run. A heightened awareness of how a lack of social connection negatively impacts individuals as they age, and their networks diminish, has fueled a significant interest…
Read MoreHow to Protect Older People From the Coronavirus
People over 60, and especially over 80, are particularly vulnerable to severe or fatal infection. Here are some steps to reduce their risk. Amid the uncertainty swirling around the coronavirus pandemic stands one incontrovertible fact: The highest rate of fatalities is among older people, particularly those with underlying medical conditions. Of the confirmed cases in China to…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Why You Must Act Now
Politicians, Community Leaders and Business Leaders: What Should You Do and When? Updated on 3/12/2020. Now reflects an update on containment vs. mitigation strategies. Translations at the bottom. This article has received 7 million views in the last 24h. With everything that’s happening about the Coronavirus, it might be very hard to make a decision…
Read MoreTaking Zinc Can Shorten Your Cold. Thank A 91-Year-Old Scientist For The Discovery
The common cold is a top reason for missed work and school days. Most of us have two or three colds per year, each lasting at least a week. Your body needs trace amounts of zinc for cell division and other basic biology. Nobody’s sure how it works to shorten colds. Karl Tapales/Getty Images There’s no…
Read MoreUS life expectancy climbs for the first time in 4 years as drug overdose and cancer deaths decline
(CNN) Life expectancy in the United States edged up for the first time in four years as the number of fatal drug overdoses and six of the 10 leading causes of death declined, according to two new government reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. Life expectancy in…
Read MoreMissed the Boat on Medicare Enrollment? Sign Up Now.
Medicare’s general enrollment period lets you sign up for coverage if you didn’t do so when you first got the chance. Medicare provides critical health benefits to millions of seniors, and those benefits kick in once you turn 65. In fact, your initial window to sign up for Medicare starts three months before the month of your 65th…
Read MoreMisconceptions may lead to dehydration in older adults
A new study looks at what keeps older adults from getting sufficient fluids to avoid negative health outcomes. New research stresses the importance of staying hydrated as we get older. Staying hydrated seems simple enough. Yet studies have shown that somewhere between about one-third and one-half of older adults may be dehydrated, increasing their risk of health…
Read MoreTop Retirement Savings Tips for 55-to-64-Year-Olds
There’s still time to give your savings a good boost before you retire If you’re between 55 and 64 years old, you still have time to boost your retirement savings. Whether you plan to retire early, late, or never ever, having an adequate amount of money saved can make all the difference, both financially and psychologically.…
Read More5 Best Ways to Stay Healthy Between Christmas and New Year’s
Experts recommend staying hydrated, choosing nutritious foods, and exercising wherever you can as ways to stay healthy after Christmas. “I’ll get back on track in January.” You may be familiar with this commonly repeated line when you fall off the health and fitness wagon during the holidays. The period between Christmas and New Year’s Day…
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