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End of an Era: Two Tacoma Senior Centers Close
Tacoma’s senior services landscape has changed dramatically. The Beacon Activity Center and the Lighthouse Senior Center, two long-standing centers, closed on December 31st and January 31st, respectively. This double closure ends an era for many Tacoma seniors. The Beacon Activity…
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$60,000 grant awarded to Aging Best
Keeping Seniors on the Move: Medicare Vehicle Funds Fuel Independence For many seniors, transportation is the key to maintaining their independence. Limited mobility can lead to isolation, difficulty accessing healthcare, and challenges in completing everyday tasks. Fortunately, initiatives like the…
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Fighting Ageism in the Big Apple: A Step in the Right Direction?
NYC Aging’s mission is to eliminate ageism and empower older adults. Moreover, through a network of over 300 centers, they provide vital programs and resources to nearly 1.8 million older New Yorkers. New York City is fighting ageism with a…
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Aging in Rural China: Who’s Caring for the Elders? (And What Gen X Can Learn)
For Gen X Americans, the challenges of caring for aging parents are becoming increasingly real. A new study from rural China offers some valuable insights, even though the cultural context is different. It explores how older adults in rural China…
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Caring for Our Parents, Preparing for Ourselves: How Amba Health is Shaping the Future of Aging
As Gen Xers, we’re caught in the sandwich generation. We juggle our own families and careers while caring for aging parents. It’s a tough job, from ensuring their safety to navigating complex elder care. Tech companies like Amba Health offer…
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The Graying of the City: Can NYC’s Aging Services Keep Pace?
NYC’s Aging Population: A Growing Concern New York City’s population is aging, mirroring a national trend. A recent Amsterdam News article explores this shift and questions whether city funding for aging services can keep pace with the growing demand. The…
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Gen X: A Generation Under the Microscope as Cancer Rates Rise
Rising Cancer Rates in Gen X: A Cause for Concern Gen X faces a concerning health trend: rising cancer rates. Studies, like one in The Lancet, show increased incidence for several cancers. These include colorectal, kidney, pancreatic, and liver (in…
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The Squeeze: Gen X and the Financial Burden of the Sandwich Generation
Gen X, the generation caught between Baby Boomers and Millennials, is facing a unique financial challenge: the “sandwich generation” squeeze. Shouldering the responsibility of caring for aging parents while simultaneously supporting their own children, many Gen X individuals find themselves…
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Homecare on the Brink: Why Pennsylvania Needs to Act Now
The vital service of homecare is facing a severe crisis, and the situation in Pennsylvania highlights the challenges nationwide. As reported by MyHomeTownToday , the system that supports these essential workers is crumbling. While many of us take for granted…
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I’d like to introduce you to our new resident, John Conner
Robots: Coming to a Retirement Home Near You? It seems like only yesterday we were the ones glued to Atari and dreaming of a Jetsons-like future. Now, that future might be closer than we think, and it involves robots…taking care…
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