Superstorm Sandy – Senior Services Map
Older adults are a vulnerable population when there is a natural disaster and often will need help long after the crisis has passed. We like this map for locating senior services in areas where older...
View ArticleMy Favorite Time of Year…
This time of year has always been one of my favorites. It’s a time when things slow down a bit, allowing more time with family and friends – time to catch up, celebrate cherished rituals, and enjoy...
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Central Park: An Age-Friendly Place
Grantmakers in Aging (GIA) recently announced the winners of its Friendly Faces. Friendly Places photo contest. They had submissions from all over the world and it’s pretty amazing to see so many...
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Get Involved: Live Happier Longer
Jessica L. Coleman, DO Geriatrics Fellow Summa Health System Akron, Ohio We all know that volunteering for local organizations is a great use of free time. But did you also know that it can not only...
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Celebrating the Medicare #DocFix
Photo credit: David W. Parke II, MD This week, I made a pilgrimage to Washington DC to attend a reception in the White House Rose Garden at the invitation of President Obama. It was a heady moment for...
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Medicare Proposes Paying for Advance Care Panning
Have you ever wondered about all those codes you see on a bill or chart at your healthcare provider’s office? If you’re covered by Medicare—the nation’s largest insurer dedicated exclusively to...
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What we’re doing in 2016, thanks to your support…
Nancy E. Lundebjerg, MPA Chief Executive Officer American Geriatrics Society “I have never seen myself doing anything other than helping older adults.” —Christian E. Gausvik, AGS Student Leadership...
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Tax Guide for Older Adults Helps as Tax Time Looms
Alice Pomidor, MD, MPH, AGSF Professor Florida State University School of Medicine Due to an unusual holiday twist, the deadline for filing your 2016 taxes this year is Tuesday, April 18. According to...
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