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Ager Nation - Week ending November 1, 2025 Weekly Roundup: Top News for Older Adults

Explore this past week’s top stories for older adults, packed with timely news and key insights. Stay informed and engaged—subscribe below now!

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At 97, she's still dancing! Meet the SoCal Zumba dancer who may hold the secret to longevity At 97 years young, Saturia Martinez may be the oldest Zumba dancer in the world! What's her secret to a long life? A recent study shows our bodies go through specific changes in our 40s and 60s. Here'...

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6 Big Social Security Changes for 2026 COLA increase, higher Medicare costs and a new tax break will affect beneficiaries’ bottom lines in the year to come

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Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing – new study Taking up a hobby like art, dance or music classes could have significant hidden benefits.

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You Asked, We Answered: 19 Gift Ideas for Older Adults We’re answering your questions about the best gifts for older adults.

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Top Disc Golf Courses for Older Adults Let your competitive spirit fly at these scenic destinations

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Reducing use of sleep drugs could improve quality of life and longevity in older adults Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious side effects—such as falls, broken bones, cognitive impairment and depende...

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This warning sign could mean your brain is shrinking "Excessive fluctuations could be a sign of vascular aging that contributes to brain injury" said gerontologist Daniel Nation.

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The fast-growing sport helping older adults stay fit The rise of walking football is offering older adults a new way to stay active through competition, connection and fun

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Older Americans Have Become The Nation's Hidden Millionaires—Their Wealth Soared 81% But it Wasn't Wall Street That Made Them Rich For decades, the wealth gap in America has been framed as a generational issue. But new research shows the story might be more surprising than expected — especially for those over 75. According to Edw...

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Dr. Peter Attia on how to make your final decade of life as enjoyable as possible Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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I had dinner and Greektown tonight with my two best friends, Kim and Jim! We were celebrating a recent birthday I had.

Enjoying a belated birthday brunch with friends, Jan and Lynda! I’m wearing the whistle I got from Church this morning around my neck. This is to blow if I see ICE agents in my presence to alert others. Both Lynda and Jan are such good friends, we met years ago in our community garden.

Ager Nation - Week ending October 25, 2025 Weekly Roundup: Top News for Older Adults

Explore this past week’s top stories for older adults, packed with timely news and key insights. Stay informed and engaged—subscribe below now!

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This Gerontologist Believes We're Looking at Aging Through Blinders Podcast Episode · Crow's Feet: Life As We Age · 10/22/2025 · 34m

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Importance of sleep for older adults - The Pagosa Springs Sun As we age, our sleep patterns naturally change, but the need for quality rest remains vital to maintaining good health. Many older adults find themselves waking more often during the night or …

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Treating chronic pain in older adults A physician argues that data shows most seniors use narcotics responsibly and that current, fear-based prescribing policies cause needless suffering for the elderly.

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How one group helps younger and older adults build intergenerational friendships The Legacy Project is matching college students and older adults together to create meaningful connections through storytelling.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026: Why some retirees 'wish it would be more' Social Security beneficiaries will soon find out the size of the cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. There's a debate over the way those increases are measured.

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Medicare agency recalling thousands of furloughed staffers for open enrollment share.google/KYexFPbdWTYG...

Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment share.google/M8IY7VdbyF8z...

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Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows New research challenges beliefs about alcohol's protective effects, showing that any level of drinking may increase dementia risk with no evidence of brain health benefits.

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Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment share.google/VAb2YrBseY39...

Ager Nation - Week ending October 18, 2025 Weekly Roundup: Top News for Older Adults

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White House responds to Social Security change report The Trump administration is reportedly weighing up a proposal to remove age as a factor in determining a person’s ability to work.

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Medicare price hikes would push majority of seniors to ditch plans—Poll A new SeniorLiving.org report found that 69 percent of beneficiaries would leave their plan over price increases.

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Millions of Older Adults Eligible for Both SNAP and a Medicare Savings Program (MSP)  Using both national and state-level eligibility estimates, this report determines the extent of the eligibility overlap in SNAP and MSPs.

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola University Chicago icon, dies at 106 Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, best known to college basketball fans as Sister Jean of Loyola University Chicago, has died, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. She was 106 years old.

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