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Aging? Yeah, and Our Mental Health Too: A Gen X Take
The Psychology Today article, “The Double Distinction of Aging and Mental Health Problems,” highlights the unique challenges faced when the natural process of aging intersects with mental health concerns. The piece emphasizes that these are not mutually exclusive issues and,…
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Aging in Place: Not a Level Playing Field for Everyone
A recent McGill University study sheds light on the unequal realities of aging in place. This concept, where individuals grow older in their own homes, is often seen as ideal. However, researchers discovered that social factors significantly influence who can…
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Budget Debates Focus on Medicare, SNAP Amidst Tax Cut Considerations
Discussions continue about extending Trump-era tax cuts. Simultaneously, debates are unfolding on the future of Medicare and SNAP (food stamps). Lawmakers are weighing tax policy against funding vital social safety nets. Medicare, the federal health insurance for seniors and some…
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Long-Term Effects of U.S. Medical Research Effort During World War II
Wartime Research, Peacetime Gains The Second World War spurred significant advancements across numerous sectors. A recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) digest highlights the profound and lasting impact of the U.S. medical research effort during that time. The research…
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Woman’s Message About Being ‘Forgotten About Again’ Resonates Deeply
The digital echo chamber lit up recently with a message that struck a nerve, a raw articulation of a feeling many of us in Generation X are starting to recognize with a disconcerting familiarity. A woman’s post, detailed in a…
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Positive Aging in Place Conference Addresses Key Concerns for Tulsa Community
The Tulsa community is set to host a significant event addressing the crucial topic of aging well in one’s own home. The Positive Aging In Place Conference, scheduled for June 4th at OU-Tulsa, aims to equip both professionals and community…
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Trump’s Drug Pricing Order Faces Hurdles Over ‘Pill Penalty’
Trump’s Drug Pricing Order Faces Hurdles Over ‘Pill Penalty’ President Trump’s recent executive order seeks to revise drug pricing laws. This effort faces strong opposition, especially regarding the “pill penalty.” The order aims to fix a disparity in the Inflation…
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Investing in the Longevity Economy: How an Aging America is Reshaping Opportunities
The United States is experiencing a significant demographic shift: the population is aging. This trend, highlighted in a recent Barron’s article, is forging a substantial “longevity economy” that presents numerous investment opportunities. As baby boomers advance in age and life…
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The Silent Rise of Caregiving: How Generation X is Increasingly Stepping Up for Aging Parents
The Growing Role of Gen X in Caring for Aging Parents A recent study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation shows a notable trend. The number of…
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TPC Habitat Program Supports Local Home Maintenance
For those of us navigating the joys of homeownership as we approach a certain milestone (let’s just call it peak earning years with a side of creaky knees), the realities of maintaining a house can become… well, more real. Luckily,…
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