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Music can set a mood, liven up a get-together, and lift your spirits when you’re down. For seniors, the benefits of music go well beyond these. Music can have a positive impact onthe physical, cognitive, and mental health of older adults. According to theNAMM...
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Taking care of a loved one due to age or illness is no easy task, but add the complication of Alzheimer’s disease and the responsibility can feel even more overwhelming. According to Redfin, “Alzheimer’s disease affects about 5.4 million Americans, about 5.2 million...
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Older adults age 65 and older may be able to use a new – easier form to file their taxes. It is called a Form 1040 SR. Section 41106 of the new Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA) calls for the Internal Revenue Service to make the 1040SR available for taxable...
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With all the talk about dementia and Alzheimer’s and the number of people who may have it or get it, I thought that it would be appropriate to talk a little about the “positives” of aging! Yes, there are positives for sure! According to WebMD,...
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A study was recently conducted on 2,802 adults with an average age of 74 and it was discovered that it reduced participant’s risk of dementia by 29 percent! Dr. Ball, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Dr. Dan Roenker, of Western Kentucky University...