Think technology and pop culture belong only to the young? Not quite. Centenarians report using the latest technology to stay connected with friends and family much like the 20-something millennials.
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Think a 22 year old has nothing in common with a 100 year old? Think again.
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Jim Klobuchar, Ecumen Changing Aging contributor, is one of Minnesota's gifts. The 80-something author-adventurer-story teller just returned from a 300-plus mile bike ride with his adventure club. Next up for him and his traveling club - Egypt. Here's Jim's newest post on "moving into a smaller world."
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Bacardi apparently doesn't think any Baby Boomers or Seniors drink Mojitos. Ooops.
Vocational growth is exploding in the elder years - welcome to the new normal.
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A few months ago, Minnesota's non-partisan Citizens League began a project to address long-term care financing. The project is broadly supported by funding from more than 20 organizations throughout Minnesota representing nonprofits (including Ecumen), business, the medical industry, and the insurance industry. It's asking provocative questions to get to solutions and it's opening the door to the public to help shape answers.
A basic technology skill that most of us take for granted can be transforming for older adults. Read about a fascinating group of older adults who are learning how to read, write and speak English with a little help from technology.
If we're truly going to have preventive health care in the U.S., that question needs to be answered. We think the answer is "Yes."
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Howard Gleckman's new paper looks at The Future of Long-Term Care financing. Gleckman, a former senior correspondent for BusinessWeek is currently senior research associate at the Urban Institute and visiting fellow at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College and writes a column for Kaiser Health News. He blogs at caringforourparents.org and has authored a book of the same title.
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"Changing Aging" thinks Oprah is doing America a disservice by pushing anti-aging goofiness. What do you think?
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