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A couple sits in the dark and looks for something to watch on TV.
Thoughtful depictions of the elderly in media are few and far between. As the world’s elderly population increases, changes to our stories and their leading characters may be necessary. Photo provided by Storyblocks. Looking at Our Elderly in Media I believe in the lasting power of our films to incite […]

5 Elderly Stereotypes In Media

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A female patient rests in a hospital bed.
Why do I need hospital indemnity Insurance? An unexpected trip to the hospital is usually unpleasant. You did not plan on suffering an injury or ailment. The exorbitant cost of merely visiting the hospital can be enough to cause a financial burden on you and your family. How can you […]

Hospital Indemnity

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Cool older woman smiles while on the phone.
How Do You Think About Old Age? As an American, I’ve grown up steeped in a culture that prizes youth. “Anti-aging” advertising engulfs all kinds of products—cosmetics, exercise gadgets, and even food. The heroes of our films usually fall between the ages of 18-40, and the actors who play them […]

Challenging Youth-Culture

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An green-colored artificial light source reveal's a woman's hand reaching out.
Turning Off Your Wi-Fi at Night Nearly every modern home has some form of Internet connection, and many use Wi-Fi to be able to access the world wide web. Wi-Fi is “a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet access.” Most people who have Wi-Fi in their […]

Turning Off Your Wi-Fi at Night

 in Medicare  tagged Electromagnetic fields / electromagnetic radiation / EMF / EMR / How does Wi-Fi work? / Turning off Wi-Fi at night / Why should I turn off Wi-Fi? / Wi-Fi by
Someone reentering the workforce has a great opportunity to gain some extra income.
As the Baby Boomer generation continues aging, the number of retirees reentering the workforce is on the rise. According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2024, about 29.1% of workers aged 65 and older will be part of the workforce. There are various reasons why retirees may […]

Reentering the Workforce

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An elderly man browses a book at a library.
Why should you visit a library? Seniors might feel there are limited options regarding what to do in their free time. Being active and exercising is always a good idea for people of any age, and there are certainly weightlifting benefits for seniors. What other ways can seniors benefit themselves? Visiting your […]

Why Should You Visit a Library?

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Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for SKYCLARYS™ (omaveloxolone) to treat Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older. This development is crucial for the approximately 5,000 diagnosed patients in the United States with this ultra-rare, inherited neuro-degenerative disorder, commonly diagnosed during […]

Reata Gains Approval

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Where Joy Is Lacking… The discourse surrounding adult leisure time in America rarely goes beyond the ubiquitous ‘Netflix binge.’ At least in my circles, it feels like ‘what people do’ when work is over, rush hour endured, and the kids are put to bed can be summed up by flopping […]

How Intentional Joy Can Save Your Life

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If your aging parents are still living independently, it can be a little stressful to think about all the ways they can hurt themselves throughout the home. Additionally, if they do get hurt, who is going to be there to help? Most adult children tend to have full-time jobs and […]

Elderly Parent’s Home Safety

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