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Florida seniors on food stamps are 'counting pennies.' Now, Congress is, too
MIAMI — Easing herself into the sofa in her Cutler Bay studio apartment, Alida Gonzalez said she’s been trying to relax recently. But, she continued, living in a daily state of “counting pennies,” particularly at the grocery store, takes its toll. And that’s even with the help of the roughly $100 she receives each month from the ...Read more
Travel Trending with Kathy Witt: Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I and Victory II make a historic and victorious return
This is the little ship that could. And did so, beautifully.
Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I made her much anticipated 2025 inaugural voyage in early April to the delight and enthusiasm of a large and loyal fanbase — many of whom were onboard for the voyage from Portland, Maine, to Toronto.
Leading up to this sailing, Victory I and sister ...Read more
He recognized the signs of his own stroke – and got treated within 30 minutes
Jim Johnson woke up at his usual time of roughly 6 a.m. Something, though, was different.
His right side felt numb.
He shifted onto his back, thinking that changing positions would make a difference. It didn't.
"This could be bad," he said to himself.
He managed to get out of bed but noticed his right leg was dragging.
Definitely bad, he ...Read more
Honey, sweetie, dearie: The perils of elderspeak
A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me help you, sweetheart.”
“He just gave her The Look — under his bushy eyebrows — and said, ‘...Read more
Burnout is real. Experts say you should follow this advice to ease stress
MIAMI — Are you happy?
Happiness — laughing with loved ones, a purpose in life, something to look forward to — is a factor in whether a person will live a healthy and long life, experts say.
Eating healthy, sleeping well and staying active — critical lifestyle changes that can promote healthy aging — are easier to track. But ...Read more
In this senior league, where love of the game never gets old, softball is 'better than medicine'
PICO RIVERA, Calif. -- Infielder Eddie Castorena, 75, wore two braces under his Old Spice uniform, one for his knee and one for his back.
Big Red catcher Tony Spallino, 67, was moving pretty well behind the plate, hoping he won't need a second hip replacement.
His teammate Agustin Quezada, 83, limped through the dugout between innings, leaning...Read more
In this senior league, where love of the game never gets old, softball is 'better than medicine'
PICO RIVERA, Calif. -- Infielder Eddie Castorena, 75, wore two braces under his Old Spice uniform, one for his knee and one for his back.
Big Red catcher Tony Spallino, 67, was moving pretty well behind the plate, hoping he won't need a second hip replacement.
His teammate Agustin Quezada, 83, limped through the dugout between innings, leaning...Read more
How some emergency rooms adapt to the needs of older adults
A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse.
The lights, noise and endless activity can be confusing and even trigger delirium. Slick floors pose fall risks, as do hospital beds that can be hard to get in and out of.
Some emergency departments, however, are taking ...Read more
‘Strong Grandma’ is record-holding powerlifter at 95
At 95 years old, Catherine Kuehn wasn’t just lifting weights. She was a competing powerlifter — one worthy of her own documentary.
Presented by The New Yorker, “Strong Grandma” follows Kuehn as she reminisces about the love and loss of her husband while preparing for what may be her final competition.
According to Open Power Lifting, ...Read more
50-year legacy: Vietnamese boat people thrive as fishermen
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Aboard his boat in Moss Landing harbor, Tai Huynh, 71, bent over a pile of grenadier, then flung one of the deep sea fish into a large bin. Next to him, Tham Vo tipped them into a 500-pound crane lift box, swigging glass bottles of Heineken between loads.
In just over two hours recently, the pair offloaded 3,854 pounds of ...Read more
