Last week, more than 100 guests were present as the Whistlestop fictional train visited “The Big Apple” for a fundraiser featuring the food and music of New York City to benefit older adults served through FiftyForward Madison Station. Emceed by Lelan Statom, NewsChannel 5 meteorologist and co-host of Talk of the Town, attendees were welcomed by Kelly McCambridge, FiftyForward Madison Station’s new center director, as they supported the work FiftyForward does in the community.
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Podcasts offer education and entertainment, here’s our Podcast 101 so you can access them
Podcasts are all the rage and wonderful communications tools. However, we have learned that not everyone understands how to access them, and we are all acutely aware that it’s important to stretch and learn to navigate new things along life’s highway.
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Virtual Speech Therapy Provides Support for Communication Challenges Related to Stress Around Social Settings
Have there been times when you are gathered with others in a group setting and you notice loved ones who have communication challenges are finding it difficult to engage with friends, family, and their community? As we age, we may become aware of diminishing communicative abilities and this may prevent us from easily reaching out to friends and family. The effects of these challenges can go far beyond the ability to communicate effectively. In fact, according to a recent study, older adults in particular can start to feel isolated, depressed, anxious, and lonely, and especially after the holidays.
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Travel hacks: Tips and tricks shared by seasoned travelers to get you on the road to adventure
Travel has always been a terrific diversion for many of us. When COVID hit we put the skids on the runways, and our excursions on hold, to take care of ourselves as we went into isolation. Now, we are noticing a newfound passion for traveling and a resurgence to get out and explore new places and things.
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When Should Older Adults Get Hitched?
More seniors are finding love later in life and enjoying satisfying relationships. Statistics show that senior men and women alike have longer total and active life expectancies. Being wiser after a lifetime of experience with relationships, seniors are enjoying life with an equal partner and less conflict. If you are a senior about to enter into matrimony, there are points to consider
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FiftyForward Chief Program Officer Gretchen Funk talks with The Tennessean’s David Plazas about the agency’s role in valuing, honoring, and supporting older adults
Our world continues to evolve just like our needs and interests do as we age. As a nonprofit agency that has served older adults (something all of us used to call seniors) for 66 years, we are navigating new realities every day.
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