Tag: Seniors
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UNBOUND CELEBRATES OLDER ADULTS WITH COMPASSION AND CONNECTION
Nonprofit marks International Day of Older Persons by combatting isolation and poverty KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of International Day of Older Persons Oct. 1, international nonprofit Unbound is spotlighting a global concern: the growing crisis of social isolation among older adults, compounded by poverty in regions across Africa, Asia…
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Colorado Peaches: The oldest softball team in the country keeps swinging
The Colorado Peaches hold their second-annual Gail Klock Memorial Peach Bowl
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Savvy Senior: Best medical alert systems you don’t have to wear
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen twice during the past year but doesn’t like wearing an SOS pendant button. — Searching daughter Dear Searching, Yes, there are actually several monitored medical…
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Savvy Senior: Best over-the-counter hearing aids for older adults
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them. — Hard of Hearing Dear Hard, The new…
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Savvy Senior: How Medicare covers physical therapy services
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving. — Worried Wife Dear Worried, Yes, Medicare does indeed pay for physical therapy along with occupational and speech…
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Savvy Senior: Best dating apps for retirees
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. — Cautious Carol Dear Carol, Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to…
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Savvy Senior: How to prepare a will
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? — Don’t Have…
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Savvy Senior: How to choose an assisted living facility
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the point that he can’t live…
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INSIGHTS | A fair shake isn’t rent control for Colorado’s threatened seniors
Rent control is more a ghost than a specter in Colorado political discussions, but the state is reaching a condition where any workable idea deserves a conversation. Social and economic realities are barreling toward us. Americans are aging fast and not well. The Downer Department here at Insights has told you before that older people…
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Lakewood providing free transportation for seniors, residents with disabilities
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The city of Lakewood is now providing free transportation for residents 60 years old or older and residents with disabilities through its Lakewood Rides program. Lakewood Rides provides qualifying residents with transportation to and from work,…