As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations. It’s important to remember that although the Centers for Disease Control …
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LANSING ELIZABETH HERTEL DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth Oct. 19, 2021 517-241-2112 WuthC@michigan.gov MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming season State sets goal of vaccinating 4 million Michiganders LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine …
Oct 04, 2021 6 min read Kathleen Cameron Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Key Takeaways One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Being common, however, doesn’t make falling a normal part of aging. We know what contributes to falls, which means they can be prevented. That’s why NCOA leads a national observance of Falls Prevention …
Sep 24, 2021 5 min read Kathleen Cameron Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Key Takeaways The CDC now recommends a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations, including persons 65 and older and those in high risk jobs and institutional settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. These new recommendations apply only to those …
Samuel Kina SVP of Economics & Research at Picwell, Inc Health care is one of the biggest expenses that you will need to plan for in retirement, with recent estimates indicating that the average couple retiring today can expect to spend close to $300,000 on health care in retirement. This high price tag obscures the fact that health care costs …
Unhealthy sleep can interfere with daily activities and is associated with lower quality of life and risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes and obesity. There is a connection with poor sleep and unhealthy weight gain because sleep regulates hormones that tell your body when you are hungry and signals when you feel full. This may cause you to eat …
As the world starts to open back up from the public health emergency caused by COVID-19, millions of older adults are looking forward to getting back to social visits and rescheduling missed appointments. If you have Medicare, you’ll want to consider these tips to maximize your coverage and health post-pandemic. Continue to use Medicare-covered virtual visits The pandemic introduced many people …
1. Public Transportation Whether you take public transportation every day or only when you’re on vacation, check off these tips for a safe ride: Look for handrails to keep you steady when getting on and off. Ask for help from other riders or the bus driver if you need assistance getting on and off the bus. Choose a seat near …
Nutritious Food: An Ultimate Necessity as We Get Older Diana Aviv, President of Diana Aviv Consultants Key Takeaways As the senior population increases (roughly 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day for the next 30 years), the number of seniors facing hunger will continue to grow significantly. Nutritious food is critical for people at every stage of life, but …
Building Bridges Newsletter Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 06/03/2021 01:00 PM EDT Dear Michigander,It’s a new day in Michigan. Recently, we took an important step in our Vacc to Normal plan. For each of us, this past year and a half has been difficult. We’ve drawn strength in our unity as Michiganders. With every vaccine administered, we are emerging from the pandemic. That being said, it’s important to continue to know what safety precautions are still …
