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The Silver Century Foundation promotes a positive view of aging. The Foundation challenges entrenched and harmful stereotypes, encourages dialogue between generations, advocates planning for the second half of life and raises awareness to educate and inspire everyone to live long, healthy, empowered lives.
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  • Living with Disabilities by Mary Jacobs - Until a few years ago, doctors told Deanna Mann, 85, she was “healthy as a horse.” She lived independently in an apartment and enjoyed playing bridge with friends twice a week. Then one leg suddenly swelled up. The other followed…
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  • Gallows Humor by Flora Davis - I live in a retirement community, and when somebody turns 90 here, we like to celebrate. A few months ago, a friend had a 90th birthday party that made me envious. I’m just 88, but I announced that I too…
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SCF Supported

A New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers

Experts say this is “long overdue” and would help protect older adults’ health and well-being.

KFF Health News

New Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors

There is a lot of buzz about these medications, but what do you really know about them?

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Why It Can Be More Difficult to Evacuate Older Adults In a Disaster

Hurricane season is underway. PBS NewsHour reminds us why that is especially worrisome for older people.

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