Support association’s push for HOPE act

Living with Alzheimer's by Camilla Farrell



Dementia is the second largest contributor to death among older Americans, with one in every three seniors dying with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. And despite reliable diagnostic tests, evidence shows over half of those with Alzheimer’s do not know they have the disease.
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IRS issues advice for late taxpayers

By Meg Chevalier



The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has some advice for people who missed the tax filing deadline.
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Seniors still have plenty of brain power

From the Director's Desk by Catherine Taylor



Older Americans Month has been observed annually during May since 1963 to recognize the contributions of seniors to the history, culture and traditions of the nation. This year, the theme for Older Americans month is “Unleash the Power of Age.” The theme exhorts us to change our attitudes toward aging to embrace the idea of a powerful, not frail, stage of life.
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Senior Beat - Programs help seniors stretch their food budgets

By Larry Grimaldi

CRANSTON --- Good nutrition is one of the keys to maintaining good health as we age, but in today’s economy, it’s a challenge for many seniors to purchase nutritious food at reasonable prices. Fortunately, programs are available to help older adults stretch their food budgets so they can buy the items they need for a healthy, active and productive lifestyle. 

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Coalition starts conversation on finances

On the Senior Agenda by William F. Flynn, Jr.



Someone once said that truly wise persons are better known for their questions than for their answers. During the recent American Society on Aging Conference in Chicago, Debra Whitman, an economist who is executive vice president for policy at the national office of AARP, raised provocative questions about the economics of aging and said we have to find some answers. The questions follow.   
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