Harvest Moon was formed to pay tribute to the legendary career of Neil Young. Drawing on his time with Buffalo Springfield, Neil’s extensive solo career, CSN&Y, and the electrifying albums with Crazy Horse, there is a lifetime of music to explore. Comprised of seasoned veterans of the Atlanta music scene, Harvest Moon was formed in […]
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. Find information on some of the essential vitamins recommended for older adults and how to get the recommended amount within your diet. Vitamins help your body grow and work
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Exercise and physical activity are great for your mental and physical health and help keep you independent as you age. Here are a few things you may want to remember when beginning to exercise. Start slowly when beginning exercise The key to being successful and safe when beginning a
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud and scams than previously thought, according to an NIA-funded study that mimicked a real-world government imposter scam. The results suggest that a sizable minority of older adults, including those without cognitive impairment, are vulnerable to fraud and scams. The study
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Published by: medicarerights.org The quick answer is no. Employees covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program can keep their benefits after retirement if they’ve had FEHB for at least 5 years and the whole time they have been eligible for that coverage. Unlike other employer-based coverage, FEHB will continue to operate as a
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Causes of hearing loss Loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Noise from lawnmowers, snow blowers, or loud music can damage the inner ear and result in permanent hearing loss. Loud noise also contributes to tinnitus. You can prevent most noise-related hearing loss by
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Calling all older adults in the LGBT+ community! Join us for a weekly social hour of discussion and fun where you will can connect with other older adults in the community. To join this group, please email info@seniorplanet.org and we’ll send you the Zoom link.
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Published by: National Institute on Aging There are many types of services available to help meet the long-term care needs of an older person living at home. Family members and friends may be able to help with some personal and household tasks. But you might want to hire professionals to assist with others. Home health
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Regular online conversations show potential for helping prevent cognitive decline in socially isolated older adults, according to results from an NIA-funded study published in The Gerontologist. Social isolation is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. The Internet-based Conversational Clinical Trial (I-CONECT) was led by a team of
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few weeks or months, you may have depression. Read this article to find common signs and symptoms of depression, treatment options, and if you or your loved one may be
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