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Wordfind: Cultural Activities for Seniors

June 13, 2019 — Researchers from University College London have found that taking part in cultural events is a great way to reduce depression among older adults. “Cultural activities not only help people manage and recover from depression, but can actually prevent it,” said study author Dr. Daisy Fancourt. “Generally speaking, people know the benefits of eating their five-a-day... Read More

It’s Time to Talk About Incontinence

June 12, 2019 — Jacinta and Jan both volunteer at their grandchildren’s school. But for several months, Jan had cancelled. “What’s up?” asked Jacinta. Jan blushed and confessed that she had been experiencing “leaking” and felt like she should stay near the bathroom at home. “What does your healthcare provider say?” asked Jacinta. Jan blushed all the more. “Oh,... Read More

Six Ways to Get Vision Coverage When You Retire

June 5, 2019 — Helpful information from the National Council on Aging’s My Medicare Matters About 1.3 billion people in the world live with some form of vision impairment. The reasons vary, but the fact is, your risk of developing vision problems drastically increases as you age. Over 91% of people age 55+ use some form of vision correction, so having... Read More