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  • Time passes quickly. For Generation X, childhood memories of mixtapes and dial-up contrast with the approaching realities of aging. A recent Bridge Michigan article, “How to plan for aging in Michigan or take care of others: What to know,” reminds…

  • For us Gen Xers navigating the realities of midlife and the looming concerns of aging parents – and eventually ourselves – any news that points toward better support systems for seniors is worth noting. New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services…

  • New research is raising a concerning question: could the pervasive presence of microplastics in our environment be contributing to premature aging at a cellular level? Scientists are beginning to investigate the potential long-term impact of these minuscule plastic particles on…

  • Navigating the Mid-Career Maze: Is Ageism Affecting Gen X Workers? A recent BBC article, “‘Gen X has had to learn or die’: Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market,” reveals a concerning trend. Professionals in Generation X increasingly…

  • The recent revelation of rodent infestations in outbuildings at the Santa Fe property where Gene Hackman and his late wife, Betsy Arakawa, resided has understandably raised concerns following Ms. Arakawa’s death from a hantavirus-linked respiratory illness. Documents from the New…

  • The Social Security Administration (SSA) will now exclusively use X (formerly Twitter) for public and media updates. Wired reported this change, and it occurs alongside agency staff reductions. Consequently, this decision creates worries about how easily people can access information…

  • Remember those sterile, depressing images that came to mind when you thought of “retirement homes?” Well, toss those out the window. Indeed, the future of senior housing is getting a major facelift, and it’s being driven, in part, by the…

  • A recent study indicates that serious illnesses and injuries can greatly reduce the years older adults live independently. Yale University researchers published their findings in JAMA Network Open. They examined factors linked to a decline in active life expectancy. Active…

  • The Trump administration has scrapped a proposed expansion of Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs, reversing a Biden-era initiative that aimed to provide access to costly medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. The decision, driven by concerns over the potential multi-billion dollar…

  • Is anyone else feeling like they blinked, and suddenly retirement is… looming? If you’re part of Generation X, that probably hits a little too close to home. While we’re busy juggling careers, kids, and maybe even aging parents, the topic…

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