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Tag Archives: Aging
“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.”
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Aging, Enjoying old age, Frank Lloyd Wright quotes, Living a full life
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Washington Introduces the Long-Term Care Trust Act
Rep. Laurie Jinkins proposed the bill, which is already approved by the House
In American history, the pioneers moved from the East Coast to the West. In modern times, however, the West Coast often leads the country in innovation. Right now, Washington State is pioneering a financial plan that may move eastward and … Continue reading
Proposed California Bill Would Give Tax Credit to Caregivers
AARP is pushing similar bills in at least seven other state legislatures this year
Tax Day has come and gone. Tax credits can help to ease the burden of how much we owe. In California, a new bill proposed in the state legislature would create a tax credit for caregivers for five years, starting in … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aging, California, Caregiver, Caregivers, Something special, State Government, Tax Credit
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China’s Elderly Colleges
The institutions offer a wide range of subjects
The old adage “it’s never too late” certainly rings true for many older citizens in China. Senior people in the east Asian nation can now learn new skills at elderly colleges, educational institutions geared towards its older population. Courses range … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Aging population, China, College for Seniors, Elderly College, Senior Citizens
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Young Blood and Anti-Aging
Shown to be effective in mice, young-blood infusions remain controversial for human use
Infusing blood plasma from young people into older adults to reverse symptoms of aging (such as dementia or heart disease) may seem a bit vampiric to some. Indeed, the idea of “young blood” producing anti-aging effects for elderly patients sounds … Continue reading
Parkour, Older Adults and “Falling Better”
The acrobatic sport could be beneficial for people as they age
The sport and training method known as parkour is generally considered to be a young person’s endeavor. However, it is being touted as a new method to potentially teach older citizens how to fall “better” in order to prevent injuries … Continue reading
