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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.
August 17, 2020Silver Threads # 2034: Failed Oversight for Nursing Home Pandemic Relief, 8/18/20An August 4 Washington Post article reports that many nursing homes that have been cited for fraud have received pandemic relief (CARES) money with little or no oversight....more28minPlay
August 10, 2020Silver Threads # 2033 Grandparenting Biracial Children 8/11/20Journalist Richard Harris and others share their concerns, fears, hopes and experiences being grandparents to biracial grandchildren....more28minPlay
August 03, 2020Silver Threads # 2032: How To Spot Fake News, Ads and social Media Posts, 8/04/20AARP articles offer resources to help spot inaccurate news and fake political ads and posts on social media....more28minPlay
July 27, 2020Silver Threads # 2031: Readings from Aging as a Spiritual Practice, 7/28/20Author Richard Richmond shares his and others’ experiences to help us see that while we can’t escape life’s essential problems, we can change our understanding about them and enjoy the process...more28minPlay
July 20, 2020Silver Threads # 2030: Planning for RetirementArticles from the June 55+ magazine offer several things to consider when planning for retirement finances. Advice on long term care, downsiz ing, credit card debt and bad money habits....more27minPlay
July 13, 2020Silver Threads # 2029: Nursing Homes Evict Vulnerable Residents 07/14/20New York Times reports some nursing homes have evicted vulnerable residents to make room for customers who can generate more revenue, especially covid-19 patients. On the other hand US News and World Report’s annual Best Nursing Home ratings provide data driven resources for querying nursing homes....more28minPlay
July 06, 2020Silver Threads # 2028: Alan Alda on Science and Surviving Tough Times, 07/07/20AARP June/July magazine highlights Alan Alda, his love of science, surviving polio, living with Parkinson’s disease and life during the pandemic. Celebrities including YoY o Ma, Savannah Guthrie and others give us a peek into their quarantine time at home....more28minPlay
June 29, 2020Silver Threads # 2027: How Far We’ve Come and How Far to Go, 6/30/20Articles offer history, updates, progress and “not yets” regarding the White House Conference on Aging and the Older Americans Act as well as what the future holds for senior healthcare....more28minPlay
June 29, 2020Silver Threads # 2027: How Far We’ve Come and How Far to Go, 6/30/20Articles offer history, updates, progress and “not yets” regarding the White House Conference on Aging and the Older Americans Act as well as what the future holds for senior healthcare....more28minPlay
June 22, 2020Silver Threads # 2026: Pen Pals and Grandkids on Demand Connect Young and Elders, 6/23/20Articles provide information on programs that help elders benefit from connecting with younger generations as pen pals, “grandkids on demand” and college students helping low-income elders achieve healthier and safer independent living....more28minPlay
FAQs about Silver Threads:How many episodes does Silver Threads have?The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.