Vote Of Confidence? Lots Of Obstacles To Voting This Fall
September 2, 2020
Anyone with a pulse is probably aware that we are heading toward consequential elections this fall and that voters are likely to face many obstacles, whether they plan to vote in person or by mail. Especially for older voters, who in previous elections showed up at the polls in greater…
Where Should You Live: The Connection Between Geography And Aging
August 26, 2020
We’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating: Where you live may have a direct impact on your health and longevity. Evidence continues to mount about the differences in policies, protocols, and environment as you go from one state to another and it quickly becomes apparent that your choice of…
Cast Your Vote: Rethinking How We Vote During 2020
April 22, 2020
If there’s one thing to be said for older adults, we show up at the polls- both as voters and as workers. While older voters tend to show up at elections more than other demographic age groups, you may not realize that older adults form the largest block of poll…
Not Enough: Too Many Seniors Have Too Little Food
September 4, 2019
You know the feeling: you’re hungry and think about eating something. And if you can’t get to food right away, the hunger begins to gnaw at you, making it difficult to concentrate or even causing you to feel a bit faint or fatigued. But do you know what real, ongoing…
Identity Politics: Does It Matter How Old The President Is?
June 12, 2019
Unless you’ve been under a rock the last few months, you know that the 2020 Presidential election season has begun. Donald Trump, who turns 73 years old tomorrow (June 14th) will face off against one of the 20+ Democrats currently running. Leading the polls among Democrats right now are 2…
Survivor Stories: Holocaust Survivors In Current Times
January 9, 2019
Perhaps more remarkable than just their stories of surviving the Holocaust, it turns out that Holocaust survivors in Israel are averaging a life span seven years longer than their native-born peers. In a new study published in JAMA, researchers have found that while survivors have higher rates of chronic illness…