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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
FAQs about Silver Threads:How many episodes does Silver Threads have?The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.
October 26, 2020Silver Threads #2044: Food Insecurity and Homelessness, 10/27/20The scale of economic insecurity among U.S. seniors often goes unnoticed and is amplified as a result of COVID-19. Articles offer personal stories, distressing statistics and some targeted solutions to both problems....more28minPlay
October 19, 2020Silver Threads # 2043: Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021, 10/20/20Medicare Open Enrollment is a time to assess your plan to see what is new and determine if you want to change. Also, find out more about Joe Namath’s free Medicare Advantage Plan....more28minPlay
October 12, 2020Silver Threads # 2042 Super Supplements for Seniors, 10/13/20Articles focus on the health benefits of vitamins C and D for boosting immunity in seniors, with support from Dr. Fauci, authority in the battle against COVID-19....more28minPlay
October 05, 2020Silver Threads # 2041: Thoughts on Election 2020 and a New Normal, 10/06/20Experts in several fields offer insights into a post-vaccine world for seniors and pundits view the 2020 election....more28minPlay
September 28, 2020Silver Threads # 2040: Are You an Opera Buff, or Opera Phobic? 09/29/20Articles from Next Avenue, The East Hampton Star, CNN and CBC share stories of seniors who are still singing opera and sharing with others while professionals send singing telegrams to those in senior residences....more28minPlay
September 21, 2020Silver Threads # 2039: Artists and Feminists as Activists for Social Justice, 9/22/20Articles from 55+ magazine gives voice to women and men in their pursuit of justice. Nancy Dubner’s focus is on women’s rights and three black artists share their passion for racial justice....more28minPlay
September 14, 2020Silver Threads # 2038: Happiness in Hard Times, 9/15/20AARP’s July article offers research showing that joy is hardwired into our genes and that music has an especially healing effect during these stress-filled COVID-19 times....more28minPlay
September 07, 2020Silver Threads # 2037: From Tater Tots to Instant Pots, 9/08/20AARP’s article, The Changing American Table tells us how science and technology have changed what we eat and the way we produce our food. It offers a timeline from Campbell’s Mushroom Soup in 1934 to meals kits delivered to your door today....more28minPlay
August 31, 2020Silver Threads # 2036: Money Saving Tips from AARP: 9/01/20AARP’s August Bulletin published its annual “99 ways to save” feature for savings offering tips from experts on groceries, cleaning, technology, gardening and more...more28minPlay
August 24, 2020Silver Threads # 2035: How Vaccines and Sleep May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk, 8/25/20Recent research relating to Alzheimer’s Disease has offered some surprising findings for seniors. Studies show flu and pneumonia vaccines may lower Alzheimer’s risk, as could getting good quality sleep....more28minPlay
FAQs about Silver Threads:How many episodes does Silver Threads have?The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.