Draining the Swamp of Ageism
A swamp is a useful metaphor to explain the unproductive ways our nation talks about growing older. Here are some spots to avoid in your communications.
Keeping Yourself, and Your Grandkids, Healthy through Immunizations
If you have school-aged grandkids, you’re probably hearing about all the shots they need before returning to class. It’s also a good time to check your own immunization record. Our immune systems weaken as we age, putting older adults at higher risk for catching preventable diseases—even the ones we think are just for kids.
ReadSCSEP: Providing Jobs and Economic Impact Across the Country
SCSEP puts nearly 70,000 older Americans to work in large and small communities across the country. Find out how.
ReadStraight Talk for Seniors®: FY18 Budget & Funding for Senior Programs
With Congress focused on health care and other issues, it’s easy to forget that they also have a deadline to fund government programs past the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. See highlights of where things stand.
ReadThinking About When You’ll Claim Social Security Benefits is Time Well Spent
How much will you receive from Social Security when you claim your retirement benefits? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. Here are several reasons why you shouldn’t guess your benefit amount.
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