Which books should we read next?The post Senior Planet Book Club: Vote for Our Next Books! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Tech: Wearables that help your health
12/04/2023
Wearables, the technology people wear on their bodies, are 2023’s hot trend, and will be even more popular in 2024. Here’s the low down on what’s coming upThe post Tech: Wearables that help your health appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Open Thread: Happy Festivus!
12/03/2023
It’s Festivus, and time for the Airing of Grievances related to how society responds (or doesn’t) to the needs of older people.The post Open Thread: Happy Festivus! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Hola! Senior Planet Enters Miami
11/30/2023
Senior Planet’s newest walk-in Center, Miami’s first technology-themed community center for older adults, opens December 4.The post Hola! Senior Planet Enters Miami appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Senior Planet Talent Show!
11/30/2023
Are you a vocalist? An instrumentalist? Spoken word expert? Send audition video by 12/11 and you could be among the 19 performers in the Senior Planet Talent Show!The post Senior Planet Talent Show! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
President Bidens Proposal to Protect Medicare Advantage Enrollees
11/29/2023
Cutting Medicare Advantage benefits isn’t the goal of the Biden Administration, but the government is looking to protect seniors from bad marketing practices.The post President Bidens Proposal to Protect Medicare Advantage Enrollees appeared first on MedicareFAQ.
Best Companion Pets for Seniors
11/29/2023
Loneliness is a problem for many seniors, negatively impacting their health. Getting a pet can be a great way to ease your loneliness and brighten up your life. Read on to learn about the best companion pets for seniors, the benefits of pets, and some tips on how to care for them. The post Best Comp
Retirement Bucket List: Top 7 Things to Do in Retirement
11/29/2023
Summary: Entering your retirement years means having a lot of time on your hands to do the things you never…The post Retirement Bucket List: Top 7 Things to Do in Retirement appeared first on MedicareFAQ.
What is the Kentucky Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule?
11/29/2023
Summary: The Kentucky Medicare Supplement birthday rule lets those with a Medigap plan change carriers without having to pass medical…The post What is the Kentucky Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule? appeared first on MedicareFAQ.
CMS Cracks Down on Hospice Medicare Fraud
11/29/2023
Summary: The use of hospice benefits is increasing in the Medicare population, but with this increase also comes bad actors….The post CMS Cracks Down on Hospice Medicare Fraud appeared first on MedicareFAQ.
Volunteer – and Get Social!
11/27/2023
Animals? Nature? What’s your pleasure? Use our guide to find the volunteer opportunity that feeds your passion while meeting new people. The post Volunteer – and Get Social! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Inspiring Story: Lauren Kingsland, 68
11/22/2023
Senior Planet checks in with Lauren Kingsland about how technology keeps her connected to quilting communities around the world.The post Inspiring Story: Lauren Kingsland, 68 appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Ask Joan: What to do when Sex hurts
11/20/2023
Senior Planet’s Sex Columnist counsels a woman who finds sex painful yet her husband insists. The post Ask Joan: What to do when Sex hurts appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Open Thread: Thank you
11/19/2023
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? A lucky break? A new friend? Senior Planet?l Share your blessings – big and small – in the comments!The post Open Thread: Thank you appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Ask The Techspert: Beware of Deepfakes
11/18/2023
The Techspert tackles deepfakes, their dangers, how to avoid being fooled – and what to do if you’re a victim of an online impersonation scamThe post Ask The Techspert: Beware of Deepfakes appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Dr. Laura Stachel: Solar Powered Maternity Care
11/16/2023
A trip to Nigeria drove Dr. Laura Stachel to bring life-sustaining electricity to maternity wards in Third World hospitals – in a suitcase. The post Dr. Laura Stachel: Solar Powered Maternity Care appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2024!
11/13/2023
Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle! The post Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2024! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Money: Taxes and Charitable Donations
11/13/2023
Tax and finance experts list ways to give to charities and cut your tax bills at the same time, ahead of Giving Tuesday November 28. The post Money: Taxes and Charitable Donations appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Play November: Civic Participation
11/12/2023
With election season on the mind, challenge your civic knowledge! Test your skills with our Civic Participation themed monthly crossword puzzle. The post Play November: Civic Participation appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Meet the Trainer: Andrea Hancock
11/11/2023
Andrea Hancock is all about spreading joy – as cabaret style entertainer “Seniorita Sunshine” and as a Senior Planet trainer.The post Meet the Trainer: Andrea Hancock appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Veteran’s Day Film: The Metal Detector
11/09/2023
Georg Reutter, an Austrian retiree, talks about how he located – and united – the descendants of 10 US pilots shot down near his home in Graz in World War II.The post Veteran’s Day Film: The Metal Detector appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Della, 64: The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness
11/08/2023
Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Della Adams describes the essentials of her fitness regimen – with some surprising details and stay tuned for her talk on Nov. 15.The post Della, 64: The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Senior Planet Book Club: Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
11/07/2023
The votes are in! Join our book club and enjoy the discussion about Good Night, Irene. The post Senior Planet Book Club: <em>Good Night, Irene</em> by Luis Alberto Urrea appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.
Tech: Dialing for Dollars – to Charities
11/06/2023
With the popularity of smartphones, charitable giving makes donating to worthy causes safe and seamless. Here’s how. The post Tech: Dialing for Dollars – to Charities appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.