Recommended Reading for December 2021
Being a woman over sixty can sometimes be confusing, sometimes poignant, and sometimes hilarious. In this intimate and funny collection of essays, Zen Buddhist and writer Susan Moon maintains her sense of humor as she provides thoughtful insights on getting older.
Social Security Board of Trustees: Combined Trust Funds Projected Depletion One Year Sooner Than Last Year
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds.
US Regulators Lay Out Plan For Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Health regulators unveiled their proposal to allow Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription, a long-awaited move intended to make the devices more accessible to millions of people with hearing problems.
20 Best Holiday Gifts for Older Adults
Holiday (and birthday!) shopping just got a whole lot easier with these thoughtful presents for all the people over 65 in your life.
Recommended Reading for November 2021
The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality
Safe Driving Guide for Older Adult Drivers
Signs that an older individual may have become unsafe behind the wheel are abundant.
Athazagoraphobia: A Mouthful and a Brainful
Athazagoraphobia. The fear of forgetting someone or something, as well as a fear of being forgotten. For example, you or a loved one may have anxiety or fear of developing a Dementia Related Disorder, like Alzheimer's Related Dementia.
Prepare Older Adults in Your Family for the Holidays
With the so many holidays around the corner from several religions, it’s the time for families to start preparing for travel, meals, gatherings, but we should also consider making plans for the older adults in our families.
Top Scams Targeting Older Americans in 2021
Frauds aimed at older adults are becoming more creative. “Scammers stay on top of whatever is new, such as the popularity of Zoom, COVID-19 vaccines and online shopping,” and then move fast to create ploys that best fit the moment, says Amy Nofziger, AARP's director of fraud victim support. Here are several such frauds happening widely right now.