Silver Threads

The June AARP Bulletin’s cover story is What’s Next, a look at what experts believe we might expect in ten years, covering the areas of home, health, transportation, money and privacy.

The New York Times presents the disconcerting reality of more seniors facing bankruptcy. The legal aid website NOLO offers information specific to seniors facing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Health care providers, non-profits and seniors themselves focus on ways to defend against the negative outcomes attributed to isolation and loneliness, which may be as bad a smoking or obesity.

From the New York times, researchers are asking if there is a limit to humans longevity. A new study says no, but others disagree. DNA and the genomes of supercentenarians might offer answers.

In this segment Geri Taylor participates in a clinical trial for an Alzheimer’s drug and finds her purpose in offering strategies, inspiration and hope to others with the disease.

In this segment of Fraying at the Edges, Geri Taylor ironically coaches her husband on the Alzheimer’s shuffle for his part in a play and applies for a clinical trial for an Alzheimer’s drug.

In this first of three parts from WBUR’s December 2017 On Point program, Geri Taylor receives a life-changing diagnosis,mild cognitive impairment, precursor to Alzheimer’s Disease and chooses to meet it head on with hope and humor.

55+ magazine introduces Dr. Ted Barnett and the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet and two retirees whose metaphysical shop offers alternative healing modalities.

Reminisce Magazine spotlights readers’ memories of Fourth of July celebrations and other reminiscences of growing up in their particular “best hometown ever”.

The May issue of AARP magazine offer a view of what expect in your eighth decade in Your Body at 70+. Tips and tactics on your brain, skin, bones, muscles, sense, looks and sex life.