Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 101: The Difference and Why it Matters
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often spoken about interchangeably, but they are not the same condition. Understand the differences.
70 Strong: A New Way to Help Older Adults Age Well
We often hear about community organizations that are finding ways to support the health and welfare of seniors in their areas. Learn about 70 Strong, a “concierge service for older adults.”
ReadStraight Talk for Seniors®: The American Health Care Act
Last week, the House passed the American Health Care Act. The bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would affect millions of older Americans—but it also has a long way to go before becoming law.
ReadJim Firman on His Third Phase: The Best Time of His Life! [Interview]
May is Older Americans Month and to celebrate, we sat down with NCOA’s CEO Jim Firman to ask about his personal experience of aging.
ReadStraight Talk for Seniors®: Congress Cuts Funding for Two Senior Programs
This week, Congress is expected to approve a final FY17 appropriations bill that will keep the government funded through Sept. 30—but with significant cuts to two critical programs for seniors.
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