Ager Nation - Week ending January 4, 2025

Weekly Roundup: Top News Articles for Older Adults

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Michael Pessman
January 04, 2025

Wishing a joyful and prosperous New Year! Discover this week’s must-read news for older adults, handpicked by gerontologist Michael Pessman to keep you informed and inspired!

History's Lesson for Making Retirement More Meaningful | Time

Retirement isn’t just an end—it’s a new beginning. Learn how lessons from history can help you create a retirement filled with purpose, passion, and fulfillment. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

100 is the new 65: The new world of super-aging

Living to 100 is becoming the new normal—are you ready for the age of super-aging? Discover how this trend is reshaping retirement, health, and what it means to grow older in today’s world. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

Jimmy Carter was the first President to live to 100. Here are his 3 science-backed strategies for longevity | Fortune

Jimmy Carter just made history as the first U.S. president to live to 100. Discover his three science-backed secrets to longevity that could inspire your own path to a longer, healthier life. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

Older Adults won’t pay more than $2,000 for drugs at the pharmacy starting in January | CNN Politics

Big news for older adults: Starting January, out-of-pocket drug costs at the pharmacy will be capped at $2,000 annually. Learn how this game-changing policy could save you money and improve access to life-saving medications. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

Trump’s Medicare pick Dr. Oz once said uninsured have no ‘right to health’ | Independent

Dr. Oz, Trump's Medicare pick, once made waves by stating that the uninsured have no 'right to health.' Dive into the controversy and what this could mean for Medicare's future. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

Drinking Coffee Could Add Years to Your Life, According to a New Study | Food and Wine

Your morning coffee might do more than wake you up—it could help you live longer! Discover the surprising findings of a new study linking coffee consumption to increased longevity. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

"Our safety net": Sisters reunite after 40 years to spend old age together | Newsweek

Separated for 40 years, two sisters reunite to face their golden years side by side. Discover their heartwarming journey of love, resilience, and building a safety net in their later years. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

History of the Self “Aging” on Throughline | NPR

How has the concept of aging evolved throughout history? NPR's Throughline takes you on a fascinating journey through time to explore the changing narratives of growing older and what they mean for us today. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

LGBTQ people relive old traumas as they age on their own | Philadelphia Inquirer

Many LGBTQ older adults are confronting past traumas as they navigate aging alone. Explore their poignant stories and the challenges they face in finding support and community in their later years. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

Four exercises to do now to ensure you 'stay independent' as you get older | Irish Star

Want to maintain your independence as you age? Discover four expert-recommended exercises that can keep you strong, mobile, and self-reliant for years to come. Read the full story by clicking HERE.

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