Spotlight
Older adults paying back $290 billion in student loans
Student loans aren’t just the burden of 20-year-olds. Many older Americans are carrying them, too. Around 9 million people 50 or older have student loan debt, whether for their kids’ college educations or from boosting their own employment prospects over the years. With inflation hitting hard, many struggle to pay hundreds of dollars extra each month. But there are ways to lighten the load on budgets, including federal programs and wise management of balances.
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News
For millions of current and future Medicare beneficiaries, the Inflation Reduction Act will be nothing short of life-saving.
A day of guidance for people grappling with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in their daily lives is planned for the 2022 Pierce County Alzheimer’s Disease Conference.
A recent national survey reveals the main reasons for returning to the workforce–that plus concerns about barriers to getting a job.
Among the 128,000 Pierce County residents who are 65 or older, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, according to the state Department of Health. That’s the backdrop for a Fall Prevention Awareness Day event scheduled for Sept. 22 in Puyallup.
Lifestyles
From fighting fires to helping make homes age-friendly His own parents’ experience is inspiring Nathan Hokenson to help make homes safe for aging adults.
Food
One of country’s sweetest spots is right here Seattle is one of the best places in the country to get a chocolate fix, according to a ranking of the 190 biggest U.S. cities for their makers and sellers of high-quality chocolate, etc.
Adventures
E-trikes are a fun way to get out and about Electric powered adult tricycles – also known as e-trikes – are a great cycling option are safe, fun to ride, and easy on the body.
Health & Fitness
Medicare plans help blaze a fitness trail A recent research study shows that while the exercise habits of young to middle-age people are on the decline, older adults are doing the opposite. According to the study, people 65 and older have been averaging 100 more minutes of weekly activity than those in the preceding age group. This assessment is bolstered by a survey
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Personal Finance/Consumers
SBA loans help assisted-living industry keep up The Small Business Administration has a way to bridge gaps in financing for building or upgrading assisted-living facilities.
