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“Genius Grant” for Geriatrician Who Helped Cut Hospital Readmissions

Posted on 10/2/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsA geriatrician known for his work reducing hospital readmissions, Eric Coleman is among the 23 men and women revealed yesterday as recipients of the 2012 MacArthur fellowships. Nicknamed the MacArthur “genius grants,” these fellowships from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation come with an award of $100,000 per year for five years, no strings attached.

U.N. Report: 1 Billion Will Be 60+ by 2020; Global Action Needed to Protect Aged

Posted on 10/1/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsThe global population of over-60-year-olds will reach one billion within the decade, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). In a new report, the organization warns that discrimination, abuse and violence against older adults — and especially older women — are still common, even in wealthy industrialized nations.

Australian Boomers Fatter, Sicker Than Parents (Just Like American Boomers)

Posted on 09/28/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsAustralians — they’re just like us! And that’s not such a good thing … A new study from Aussie professor Graeme Hugo finds the proportion of Australian boomers with three or more chronic conditions is a whopping 700 percent greater than in the previous generation. And much like their American counterparts, Australian between ages 53 and 62 are more than twice as likely to be obese as their parents were at that age.

Jim McMahon Discusses Dementia, the NFL and What He’d Have Done Differently

Posted on 09/27/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsFormer Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon said that given a do-over, he’d have chosen to play baseball. At just 53, McMahon has early-stage dementia, most likely caused by the myriad head injuries he suffered during his football years.

Hiring Managers Prefer Older Workers to Millennials

Posted on 09/26/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News Roundups | WorkEmployers would rather hire workers over 50 than those under 30, according to a new survey. Hiringmanagers said “mature workers” were more reliable, more professional and had better writing skills, among other benefits. Younger workers were seen as having a less positive work ethic and being less skilled at time management. They did have the edge, however, when it came to creativity and technological savvy.

New YouTube Series Shows Drama, Humor in Dealing With Aging Parents

Posted on 09/25/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

Caregiving | News RoundupsIn Ruth & Erica, Maura Tierney and Lois Smith show the drama and humor that can come from caregiving. The pilot episode of the new YouTube series premiered yesterday — check it out.

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