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Tips, News and Stories for Older Adults

Tips, News and Stories for Older Adults

By: Esther C Kane CAPS C.D.S.
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"Tips, News, and Stories for Older Adults" delivers weekly insights tailored for seniors. We bring you summaries of curated news, practical advice, and inspiring stories that matter to the 55+ community. From health and finance to technology and lifestyle, our content keeps you informed and engaged. Sourced from trusted outlets, each episode offers valuable information for navigating your golden years. Join us as we explore aging with positivity, wisdom, and engaging stories. Your perfect companion for staying active, learning, and embracing life's later chapters.

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  • Retiree's Guide to Credit and Identity Protection
    Oct 29 2025

    Source article: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/how-safeguard-your-credit-score-retirement-fraud-identity-theft-rise-among-seniors

    This Fox News article, "How to safeguard your credit score in retirement as fraud and identity theft rise among seniors," emphasizes the critical importance of credit protection for retirees, who are frequent targets of financial scams. The piece outlines five key steps for safeguarding one's credit and retirement savings. These steps include regular credit monitoring, placing fraud alerts, implementing a credit freeze, and actively removing personal data from online data brokers. The article also advises on recognizing warning signs of identity theft to ensure prompt action.


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    16 mins
  • Real-World Effectiveness of RSV Vaccine in Older Adults
    Oct 26 2025

    Article source: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/rsv-vaccine-older-adults-92-protective-against-poor-outcomes-real

    The provided text, originating from the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP), primarily offers an overview of a real-world study estimating the effectiveness of the RSVpreF (Abrysvo) vaccine in adults aged 60 and older.

    The study found the vaccine to be 92% effective against severe outcomes like emergency department visits or hospitalizations for respiratory illness, with effectiveness rising to 95% in those aged 75 and older.

    It notes that this level of protection is higher than other current respiratory vaccines and suggests continued evaluation is needed, especially with pending recommendations for younger adults; however, it also reports that the uptake of the vaccine has been low.

    Additionally, the source includes a section on related infectious disease news and information about CIDRAP, including its underwriters and contact details.

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    13 mins
  • Virtual Nature Boosts Well-being in Dementia Patients
    Oct 22 2025

    Source article: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/07/29/nature-inspired-virtual-reality-boosts-emotional-well-being-in-older-adults-living-with-dementia/

    This source describes a pilot study conducted by Texas A&M University exploring the benefits of nature-inspired virtual reality for older adults with dementia. The study found that regular VR sessions featuring natural landscapes significantly improved participants' emotional well-being, increasing positive emotions and decreasing negative ones like anxiety and sadness. While highlighting the therapeutic potential of immersive technology, the research also identified usability challenges with the VR headsets and controllers, suggesting a need for more age-friendly designs. Ultimately, the study concludes that virtual reality offers a promising avenue for enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing cognitive impairments.

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    9 mins
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