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Elderly and Senior Citizens

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Finding Calm Through Coloring

>> June 12, 2022

Remember how much fun it was to crack open a new coloring book and crayons when you were a kid? These days, adults are reliving that thrill in massive numbers.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Art, Culture and the Arts, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Literature and Writing, Mindfulness, Stress, Travel and Leisure
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Caring For an Aging Population

>> March 27, 2022

So often we talk about the healthcare system and the patients themselves, but what about the caregivers who provide these services to the aging population? In many cases, this role falls on family members' shoulders, and for this group, it can be all too easy to quickly lose sight of personal health, wellness and relationships.

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Movies, Social Work
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Advancements in Anti-Aging

>> January 23, 2022

By 2030, 74 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. As people age, this means bigger burdens on the healthcare system, senior housing and care. But, what if one day, we could slow down this process of biological aging? Two researchers from Northwestern University join us this week to share some of the latest innovations in the anti-aging field.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Research, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
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The Caregiver Crisis

>> June 27, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employee turnover at nursing homes in an average year is 74 percent. With high rates of turnover and not enough new workers entering the caregiving field, the U.S. is deep in a senior care crisis that’s only set to get worse. Two senior care experts join Viewpoints to discuss why no one wants these jobs and how …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Engineering, Psychology and Psychiatry
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Coloring Outside the Lines (2020)

>> February 16, 2020

Coloring books aimed at children, adults and even seniors have been all the rage in recent years and are still trending in 2020. But what's so special about these patterns and designs that draw people in? We delve into the process of putting together these collections and why the creative outlet has become a mainstay for so many looking to switch off and …

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Art, Culture and the Arts, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Literature and Writing, Mindfulness, Stress, Travel and Leisure
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Aging In America: The Senior Care Industry

>> December 29, 2019

Each day, 10,000 Americans will hit retirement age. With millions of people growing older every day, the need for home health aides is set to expand by 47 percent between 2016 and 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So - what are the best senior care options out there? How much does it cost per year? What's it like working in home health aide …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Holidays and Traditions, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Retirement
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Top Dog: Helping Senior Dogs Find New Homes

>> December 8, 2019

Did you know that only one out of every five dogs will finish their life with the family who originally took them home? Top Dog Foundation, specifically helps find new homes for senior dogs through a variety of programs. We speak with the founder of the organization, Jean Stelten-Beuning about the current need and how owners can plan ahead to ensure the …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Animals and Pets, Dogs, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
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The Complicated Role of Caregiving

>> October 27, 2019

Many Americans place a heavy emphasis on finding and arranging care for their loved ones. This can mean shifting to a nursing home, hiring in-home professional care or even becoming the caretakers themselves. And if people take on this role of caregiver, it can be easy to quickly lose sight of one's own personal health, wellness and relationships. We discuss …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Movies, Social Work
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Discovering Death: A Mortician’s Guide To Life

>> October 13, 2019

What happens if you pass away on an airplane or in outer space? Why do bugs only eat certain parts of your body? These are some of the questions Caitlin Doughty answers everyday and in her new book "Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?" Viewpoints spoke with Doughty about why discussing death is still such a taboo topic in the U.S. and how our burial and funeral …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Business and Entrepreneurship, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Employment and Workplace Issues, History, Media and Entertainment, Psychology and Psychiatry
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One Scrub Does Not Fit All: Male Nurses & The Future of the Profession

>> September 1, 2019

Around 10 percent of nurses today are men. As aging Americans place a greater strain on the healthcare system, the nursing industry faces a growing shortage and is responding by finding new ways to recruit nurses early on. We dispel some of the myths around the profession and some of the new medical technology in the works aimed at improving efficiency and …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Career, Children and Parenting, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Employment and Workplace Issues, Gender, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Industry, Insurance, Labor Rights and Wages, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Media and Internet, Technology
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The Joy of Retirement: How people can look forward to retiring and make it the best time of their lives

>> October 7, 2018

Retirement can be bittersweet. On one hand, it’s something you build toward your whole life, but it can also be intimidated to lose your purpose in the workplace. We talk to Helen Wilkes about how she found a new passion in her retirement, and how she’s helping others make their retirements more fulfilling.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Employment and Workplace Issues, Psychology and Psychiatry, Retirement
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Eldercare (2016)

>> September 18, 2016

We talk to an activist about strategies for dealing with the eldercare challenges that face us.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Retirement
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The Coming Challenges For Eldercare (2015)

>> May 24, 2015

With the baby boomers transitioning into retirement in record numbers, and their parents living longer, we’re facing an eldercare challenge that’s bigger than we’ve ever seen before in this country. Who will take care of all of the older Americans who will need medical and end-of-life assistance in the coming decades? And how will we ensure that elder …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Nursing, Retirement
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