Silver Threads

By WXXI Reachout Radio

Silver Threads is a weekly program of information on how you can make your senior years shine. Topics have included grandparenting; long term care options; leisure activities and travel; Medicaid and ... more

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How many episodes does Silver Threads have?

The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.

Silver Threads episodes:

October 10, 2016 Silver Threads # 1642: Lifelong Friendships, 10/11/16
Stories of lifelong friendships include, among others, one of four women, friends for over 90 years who will celebrate their 100 th birthdays together.
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28min
October 04, 2016 Silver Threads #1641: Marriage Late in Life, 10/04/16
Financial advisers and elder law specialists offer pros and cons of late life marriage versus cohabitation focusing on taxes, estates, medical consequences and social security.
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28min
September 27, 2016 Silver Threads #1640: AARP Health Innovation Live Pitch, 09/27/16
Ten Start-up companies competed in a live pitch during AARP’s Health Innovation@50+ event and were evaluated by, Leslie Kernisan, M.D. a geriatrician,who blogs about geriatrics and technology.
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29min
September 20, 2016 Silver Threads #1639: PACE for Profit, 09/20/16
The Medicare/Medicaid Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE, once only operated by non-profits are now being given the opportunity to be operated by private equity firms
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29min
September 13, 2016 Silver Threads #1638: Tiny Houses Are a Big Deal, 9/13/16
Tiny Houses, ranging from 80 to 400 square feet in size, are providing a unique, economical and age-friendly solution to senior housing needs.
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28min
September 06, 2016 Silver Threads #1637: College Students Living in a Nursing Home, 09/06/16
College students live rent-free in a Dutch nursing home with benefits for them as well as the residents.
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29min
August 30, 2016 Silver Threads # 1636: Housing Models for Aging in Place, 8/30/16
Articles describe three models of aging in place communities: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, University Based Retirement Communities.
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28min
August 23, 2016 Silver Threads 1635: Rock and Roll Then and Now, 8/23/16
55+ contributor Bruce Frassinelli shares memories of rock and roll’s early days followed by a profile of House of Guitars creators Armand and Bruce Schaubroek.
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29min
August 16, 2016 Silver Threads #1634: Virtual Reality Finds New Fans, 08/16/16
The latest virtual reality technologies for seniors offer potential for relaxation, pain reduction, and ways to improve cognitive impairment.
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29min
August 09, 2016 Silver Threads #1633: Aging at Home, 08/09/16
Some states and the VA are now creating care-giving teams which include relatives as paid participants.
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28min

FAQs about Silver Threads:

How many episodes does Silver Threads have?

The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.