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How Older Workers Can Push Back Against the Reality of Ageism
How older workers can push back against ageism
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Older Workers Who Lack Digital Skills at Risk of Losing Income. An Initiative From Google and AARP Aims to Help Change That
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed how vulnerable older workers can be to income shocks. Google and AARP are launching new digital training to help change that.
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Waiting to Talk Finance With an Aging Parent in Cognitive Decline Is a Mistake, Experts Say
Waiting to talk to an aging parent about their financial future until they experience cognitive decline is a mistake, say financial advisors.
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Aging Baby Boomers Raise the Risk of a Long-Term-Care Crisis in the U.S.
When the oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2025, they will be among those who may need more support and services, and the burden will be heaviest for their kids.
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Here Are the 3 Big Ways Democrats' Social Plan Would Expand Health Coverage
The $1.75 trillion framework issued Thursday would expand insurance subsidies, add Medicare hearing coverage and improve access to homecare.
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Social Security COLA: Here's How Much More Money Retirees Will Get in 2022
Rising inflation has triggered a jump in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2022. The Social Security Administration revealed the new 5.9% COLA on Wednesday. Here’s how much that amounts to for the average retired worker.
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House of Representatives Passes Bill to Protect Older Americans in the Workplace
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. It next goes to the Senate for a vote.
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White House Urges Seniors to Get Vaccinated Before Eligibly Expands to All Adults
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s announcement that all American adults will be eligible for a vaccine on April 19, White House press secretary Jen Psaki urged seniors to make appointments to get shots now to avoid long lines and limited appointment availability.
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Gil Cedillo Launches Bilingual Campaign to Urge Latino Seniors to Get Vaccinated
Los Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo launched a “Get Vaccinated” campaign in English and Spanish Friday to urge Latino seniors in the First Council District to get vaccinated.
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Vera Wang Reacts to Frenzy Over Her Abs in Her 70s
Vera Wang is famous for creating many beloved wedding dresses – including that of Alicia Keys, Victoria Beckham and “Sex and the City” character Carrie Bradshaw – but she’s also gotten attention for confidently striking a pose on Instagram. Last year, the 71-year-old fashion designer set the internet abuzz when she showed off her toned abs in a sports bra...
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Online Sign-Ups Complicate Vaccine Rollout for Older People
As states across the U.S. roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older, senior citizens are scrambling to figure out how to sign up to get their shots
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Local Non-Profit Helps Seniors Stay Connected During Pandemic
COVID-19 cases continue to increase, and projections aren’t looking promising after many gathered during the holidays. As we enter a fifth week under the Regional Stay-at-home order, more people will be facing isolation, particularly seniors. “I’m very outgoing and to all of a sudden be so vulnerable feeling and I don’t have any control over that,” said Jan Garbosky....
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Elves Go Door to Door Spreading Cheer to Seniors
“I couldn’t say no. There was no ‘no’ with Buddy.” John Hossick could never say no to his husband Buddy Rabaya. He especially couldn’t say no when Buddy wanted to rally the community and give seniors a little joy during the holidays. “The seniors, they don’t have a lot of company,” said Hossick while standing behind hundreds of small...
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San Marcos Teen Raises Money To Help Connect Seniors With Loved Ones During Pandemic
A San Marcos High School student is raising money to connect seniors, who live in a skilled nursing facility, with their loved ones who they haven’t been able to see since the start of the pandemic.
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Teen Creates Global Card Campaign, Spreading Messages of Kindness
A Poway teen created a card making campaign called Cards4Kindness which has 380 ambassadors located around the world
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Local Restaurants Cooking for ‘Great Plates Delivered' Program for Seniors
During the pandemic, many San Diego seniors have been unable to go to the store or restaurants to get food, but thanks to the “Great Plates Delivered” program hundreds of people are getting free, nutritious meals every day. San Diego County has announced the program is being extended until July 10. Thirty-one local restaurants are participating in the initiative including…
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Age and Pandemic: Time Lost, Plans Canceled, Dreams Deferred
Older Americans are more susceptible to dying from coronavirus
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Volunteer Program Helps Seniors Get Through Pandemic With Conversation
Staying at home and practicing physical distancing has been hard on all of us- but maybe more so for our seniors, but a volunteer program is helping seniors through this pandemic. It is a phone program by LA Works that pairs up home-bound seniors to volunteers who simply just talk to them on the phone. And Sunday, one of those…
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Volunteer Phone Program Helps Seniors Get Through Pandemic
The pandemic has been tough on everyone, but probably more so for seniors. Darsha Philips reported on NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
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Murrieta Senior Facility Provides Hope During Coronavirus Crisis
One senior facility is providing good news during the coronavirus outbreak. Hetty Chang reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.