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The Medical Minute: How to Support People With Dementia
  • February 4, 2021February 4, 2021
  • Staff

The Medical Minute: How to Support People With Dementia

Many older Americans worry about their risk for developing some form of dementia, and with good reason. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the United States develops some form

Georgia Vaccination Efforts Prioritize Seniors
  • January 30, 2021January 30, 2021
  • Staff

Georgia Vaccination Efforts Prioritize Seniors

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that 418,584 Georgians who are 65+ have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Seniors who are 65+ are currently included in the expanded 1A criteria and are

AARP Georgia Poll: 50+ Voters May Tip the Scale in Senate Runoffs
  • December 12, 2020December 12, 2020
  • Staff

AARP Georgia Poll: 50+ Voters May Tip the Scale in Senate Runoffs

Social Security, Medicare, Nursing Home Protections Are Key Issues. AARP Georgia released a new survey of likely Georgia voters showing both U.S. Senate races statistically tied, with Democrat Jon Ossoff (48%) narrowly leading Republican incumbent David Perdue (46%)

How Caregivers of People with Dementia Can Navigate Holidays During the Pandemic
  • December 9, 2020December 9, 2020
  • Staff

How Caregivers of People with Dementia Can Navigate Holidays During the Pandemic

A Rutgers elder care expert discusses how families can help their loved ones during a holiday in isolation. As COVID-19 cases increase across the nation, many caregivers are trying to

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Community Development Block Grant
  • November 9, 2020November 12, 2020
  • Staff

Oconee County Senior Center Awarded Community Development Block Grant

$750,000 grant will fund center expansion, health and wellness center. The Oconee County Senior Center was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to expand its current facility to

‘Use it or Lose it’: Regular Social Engagement Linked to Healthier Brain Microstructure in Older Adults
  • October 19, 2020October 25, 2020
  • Staff

‘Use it or Lose it’: Regular Social Engagement Linked to Healthier Brain Microstructure in Older Adults

Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according to new research led by scientists at

NCOA Urges Older Adults to Vote Safely in 2020 Elections
  • October 14, 2020October 25, 2020
  • Staff

NCOA Urges Older Adults to Vote Safely in 2020 Elections

With national partners, NCOA shares unbiased resources for older voters and local nonprofits. The National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can

Commit to Getting the Care You Need as You Age
  • September 26, 2020October 25, 2020
  • Family Features Editorial Syndicate

Commit to Getting the Care You Need as You Age

Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, living

Free Webinars Offered During PAD Awareness Month
  • September 19, 2020September 21, 2020
  • Staff

Free Webinars Offered During PAD Awareness Month

USA Vascular Centers will offer free webinars during Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month to encourage screening for PAD, a chronic circulatory condition that affects over 20 million Americans. USA

Take Steps to Safeguard Your Sight as You Age
  • September 12, 2020September 12, 2020
  • Staff

Take Steps to Safeguard Your Sight as You Age

Retina Specialists Offer Tips to Maintain Healthy Retinas During Healthy Aging Month Retinal conditions, including diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy, are among the leading causes

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