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The initiative represents a new approach to community outreach created by the Berks County AAA. It is designed to help older adults, their families and caregivers in underserved areas in the county by taking programs directly to their neighborhoods. Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Brian Duke today joined the Berks County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of Senior Center Without Walls at the Jamestown Village Community Room. “This program is a wonderful example [...]
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CNN reports that a 2010 e-Harmony survey found the internet is now the most popular way for people over 50 to meet and marry. “I’ve always thought the idea that the older generation is afraid[...]
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Reuters Health reports a new study provides more evidence that physically active seniors may have a better overall health outlook.
Out of 893 people around 80 years old, researchers found that the[...]
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Last month I traveled to Brightview Westminster Ridge to interview one of the residents, Velma Keck for an article we recently published on the benefits of pets in senior living communities. [...]
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December 5 through 9 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and the American Automobile Association (AAA) wants to help keep older drivers and their families safe. The first of the baby boomers turn 65[...]
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The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is now accepting submissions for the annual ALFA Senior Living Art Showcase, an art competition for residents of senior living communities. As one way[...]
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Newstimes.com reports on the resistance for many baby boomers to join senior centers, citing our "strong youth culture" as key reason not to join. The article also cites several strategies that[...]
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Surveys of adult "baby boomers" consistently find that memory loss is a top concern, and Alzheimer's disease is their most feared disabling disease. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of[...]
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At 61 years old Diana Nyad is attempting a record-setting 103 mile swim from Florida to Cuba. She is clearly viewing this as an opportunity to encourage others to not let age get in front of their[...]
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