Seniors Look Back at the London Olympics – of 1948
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Another London Olympics broke records, although not necessarily for athletic feats. Several seniors remember the 1948 Olympics and the barriers that came down. Read their story.
Seniors Don’t Just Sit Back and Watch the Olympics, They Compete!
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The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) shows that competitive sports are not just for the young, but they are for the young at heart. 50+ Americans participate every two years in the Summer National Senior Games and promote healthy lifestyles through education, fitness and sports for people of all ages. Watch these seniors in action!
Medical Foster Homes Provide More Independence for Aging Veterans
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For aging veterans who want more independence than a nursing home provides and who want to remain in a home setting, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a new option: a foster care home. It works well for the senior, the caregiver and the VA. Click here to view article.
Estate Sales: Sellers Beware
Although estate sales are becoming a popular way to get rid of possessions, especially when having to downsize, the industry is unregulated, so sellers, as well as buyers, need to be cautious. Click here to view article.
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State policymakers are busy figuring out how to handle health issues for seniors. Not surprisingly, No. 1 on their list is increasing enrollment in Medicaid in the face of diminishing federal funds. But policymakers are also worried that there won’t be enough healthcare workers to care for the huge baby boomer population. Click here to view article.