Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz has put together a documentary featuring people in their 90s and 100s living extraordinary and passionate lives. Here’s a sampling. Nola Ochs receives her Masteräó»s Degree just three months shy of her 99th birthday.Folk singer Pete Seeger, 90, uses his music to change the world through...
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Ninety-Two Percent of Female Retirees Not Planning Long-Term for Retirement
A new report from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) shows that while half of women will likely live beyond age 85, 92 percent do not plan far enough in the future to cover the 20 some years between retirement and life expectancy. Actuaries say that an understanding of post-retirement risks...
People Who Snore at Increased Risk for Heart Disease
People who snore loudly, have difficulty falling asleep, or often wake up feeling tired may also be at increased risk of developing heart disease and other health problems say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. They asked more than 800 people between the ages of 45 and 74 about the...
South Korea’s War on Dementia is Something U.S. Should Emulate
The New York Times has reported that South Korea is training thousands of adults and children to become äóìdementia supportersäó as part of the country’s recently launched äóìWar on Dementia.äó These supporters are taught to recognize the symptoms of dementia and techniques for comforting those who are afflicted. Even kids...
More than Half of Americans Will Have Diabetes
More than half of Americans will have diabetes or be prediabetic by 2020 at a cost to the U.S. health care system of $3.35 trillion if current trends go unabated, according to a report released by UnitedHealth Group Inc. Diabetes and prediabetes will account for an estimated 10 percent of...
Sexier is Perceived Better When It Comes to Scientific Studies
There is always two sides to the story. And when it comes to medical studies, positive stories may sway physician practice methods more so than studies that conclude that there was no difference as a result of the research. Even in science, sexier stories sell. “No-difference studies affect practice just...
Get the Rhythm – Music Therapy Improves Balance, Reduces Falls
According to Swiss researchers, taking part in classes that involve music and rhythmic exercise may improve the balance and walking skills and reduce the number of falls for older adults. More than 130 seniors were tested in walking and balance skills after taking part in a music-education program called Dalcroze...
Depression in Nursing Home Residents – It’s All Connected!
Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered a series of indicators associated with the development of depression in nursing home residents, according to a study published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Increased verbal aggression, urinary incontinence, increased pain, weight loss, changes in care needs, reduced cognitive ability, and...
Limits on the Use of FSA’s Take Effect This Month
Starting this month you’ll no longer be able to use your flexible spending account (FSA) for over-the-counter drugs and medicines unless you have a doctor’s prescription. So forget those routine drugstore purchases like aspirin and vitamins. Since employee contributions to FSAs are made on a pretax basis, they reduce taxable...
The Secrets to Living Past 100
I subscribe to the magazine, The Week. In case you fall off the planet for a week, you can easily catch up on the world’s goings on easily. Recently they published a feature about the world’s oldest siblings and their secret to life. Helen is 108 years old. Eats unhealthy....