Silver Threads

An interview with S. Jay Olshansky offers his insight into his research in longevity, disease and healthy life extension.

The December issue of 55+ magazine highlights holiday memories of the Sears Catalog, gifts from Santa, cookies, eggnog, purloined chocolates and traveling soldiers.

November/December 55 + magazine offers articles on geriatrics, exercise, clothing subscription boxes and going gray naturally.

: It’s holiday time and scammers are using new and improved, grandparent scams, charity and gift card scam, copycat websites and more to be wary of this year.

Several changes to Social Security in 2020 include a 1.6% COLA plus increases in full retirement age and Medicare part B premium which is deducted from Social Security. A tax cap on earnings and disability income increase as well.

A Time Special Edition on Alzheimer’s Disease offers some promising news on the illness. Inflammation, young people’s blood and vaccines are only a few subjects of research.

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, from October 15 through December 7 th is a time to review options for original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug coverage. Upgrades to many Advantage Plans are available and some enrollees will see price reductions.

Next Avenue’s articles focus on three people who contribute to the field of positive aging. Influencers attack elder financial abuse, promote resilience and combine gerontology and technology.

Next Avenue articles focus on people who contributed to the field of positive aging. Influencers challenge ageism in advertising, intergenerational collaboration and advocating for people with dementia.

Much talk is in the news about the ages of several candidates and if they are too old to be president. There is also much disagreement. The question of a minimum of 35 years is also being questioned.