It’s commonly believed that mental abilities decline across the board as we grow old. New research from Georgetown University Medical Center shows that this isn’t always the case. A new study, published August 19, 2021 in Nature Human Behavior, builds upon some past smaller-scale research that has found aging may not guarantee cognitive decline and […]
Has the U.S. Military Developed a Pill That Could Delay Aging?
Q. I’m getting older and I’ve decided — I’m not going down without a fight! I eat healthy, exercise daily, challenge my brain, use those face tightening creams with high ratings on Amazon, and do everything they say to “stay young.” Each birthday, I’m thankful to be alive and well with family who loves me, […]
Does Having COVID-19 Make Alzheimer’s Worse? – Top News from 2021 Alzheimer’s Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world’s largest annual gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Last week, the conference was held virtually in Denver, and it brought together attendees from more than 100 countries, with 3,100 presentations. Two themes dominated this year’s Alzheimer’s Association […]
This Octogenarian Finally Gets to Travel to Space
Many of us have plans for our octogenarian years. Some of us want to spend time at the beach, others want to travel to places we’ve never been, and there are others who want to spend as much time as possible with their children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. Wally Funk, 82, has plans of her […]
Wise Tips for Retirement from a 98-Year-Old
Dear Angel, I am thinking about retirement. I would love tips from someone who has “been there” for a while. Do you have any wisdom you can share from the people that you meet? I’d also like some practical tips when it comes to planning. Thanks so much! Ben Theere — Dear Ben, I meet […]
How Can Seniors Best Adjust to Daylight Savings Time?
Dear Oakley, This Sunday is Pi Day. It’s also daylight savings day, where we move the clocks forward an hour. Every year, I have the hardest time adjusting,and as I’m getting older, it’s gotten more difficult. Do you have any suggestions for making daylight savings an easier adjustment? Thanks! Ty M. Chanj — Dear Ty, […]
Is Aging a Disease that Can Be Cured?
Betty White, the amazing 98-year-old actress and comedian, has had a television career spanning 80 years and has worked longer in the industry than anyone else. She offers the following advice about aging: “Get at least eight hours of beauty sleep, nine if you’re ugly.” Angela Lansbury, another famous actress who is 95, never permits […]
How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis
Dear Oakley, In October, my mother (80) was hospitalized for a week as a result of a urinary tract infection, but she doesn’t seem to be recovering from her hospital visit. She came home from the hospital feeling a level of weakness and fatigue she had never experienced and it hasn’t subsided. No amount of […]
Is There Really a Drug That Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days?
Q. 2020 has been a tough year. Something good has to come out of it. Please tell me that it’s true that a drug has been invented that reverses age-related mental decline. I thought I read it somewhere, but my eyes might be deceiving me. Thanks so much for clarifying and for all your great […]
Grandparents Are Experiencing Better Emotional Well-Being Than Others During The Pandemic
Dear Magic, My grandmother lives alone in a rural part of Virginia. We are concerned about her emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t want to visit in fear of bringing germs to her home. I hear that older people are managing the best out of everyone on the mental and emotional front. Have […]
How Your Attitude Towards Aging Can Save Your Life
Dr. David Lereah (62) is a well-respected economist, a notable author, and a business entrepreneur. Formerly a Fairfax county resident, he was chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association and then later assumed the same role at National Association of Realtors. With a cancer diagnosis, his life took a turn and his focus changed from […]
How to Meaningfully Reconnect with Someone Who Has Dementia
Thirty years ago, Dr. Anne Basting, a gerontologist and a professor, had an experience that would change her life forever. Dr. Basting, who currently teaches theater at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, was researching aging and memory for her PhD, and she felt she genuinely connected with a room of seniors who suffered from dementia. At […]
How Wearables Contribute to the Well Being of Older Adults
Dear Rune, I have read in many places the benefits of exercise, including staving off dementia and living longer. I decided to dust off my sneakers and get back out there. My son and his wife both have Apple watches and my granddaughter wears a FitBit. What are the benefits of wearables, such as fitness […]
Are NORCs the Future of Successful Aging?
Dear Magic, I saw in our community newsletter that our neighborhood is considering becoming a NORC. We have a large population of seniors and various resources to help with transportation, meals, home care and more. What is being a NORC all about? Isn’t it just people aging in place? Thanks for your help! Hae Jin […]
Turning 98: Betty White’s Secrets to Longevity and Lifelong Happiness
Happy 98th birthday to Betty White, Emmy-award winning actress and American icon! The lone surviving member of “The Golden Girls,” White was the oldest of the four leading characters; and many don’t know this, but she was originally cast as Blanche! Throughout her long life, Betty has married three times, hosted and appeared on numerous […]
Will Getting a REAL ID be a REAL problem for Seniors Who Can’t Make it to the DMV?
Q. My mother is 73, lives in Virginia and doesn’t have any immediate travel plans, but her driver’s license has expired. She is housebound for the most part due to physical ailments and doesn’t drive. I have been hearing a lot about the REAL ID and she and I are confused about it. What do […]
The Older Americans Act Expired On 9/30: What that Means
Dan Adcock, Director of Government Policy and Research at the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and one of the authors of the Older Americans Act reauthorization in 1992, wanted to see for himself how the Older Americans Act (OAA) affects seniors. So, he rode along with his father, Cliff, on his route […]
New Virginia Law Helps Seniors Who are Victims of Financial Exploitation
Dear Magic, I have heard about many instances of financial exploitation of aged or incapacitated adults, including my uncle who suffers from mild cognitive impairment and doesn’t always make the best financial decisions. Are there any state laws to help protect them? Thanks! Hal Pimm — Dear Hal, Virginia recently passed legislation to help protect […]
Harvard Doctor Reimagines Aging and Reinvents Nursing Homes
“We’re taught that aging is all about decline. In truth, it’s all about change. We taste the sweetness of aging when we choose its meaning.” – Dr. Bill Thomas Bill Thomas, a doctor who calls himself the “Nursing Home Abolitionist” is seeking to change how we think about aging and nursing home care. Back in […]
More Untrained Caregivers Performing Medical Tasks
At 49 years old, Emily is an accomplished accountant. She worked her way up in a prominent firm, but recently took a leave of absence to care for her father, Sid. She is married to her college sweetheart but doesn’t have any children. The only classes she ever took that were remotely close to nursing […]
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