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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberlândia has 810 spots for free technology and innovation courses for youth and the elderly; find out how to enroll

Uberlândia is offering 810 free technology and innovation courses for young people and seniors starting April 1st.

Mar 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cashless Payments for People with Dementia: Expanding Benefits from Shopping Support

The article discusses the benefits of cashless payment systems for seniors with dementia, highlighting how these systems help manage their daily shopping needs amidst increasing financial challenges like scams.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Attention, songs, conversations, and improvisation: clown doctors now also bring joy to seniors

Clown doctors are now visiting senior care centers, bringing joy and entertainment through songs, exercises, and conversations with elderly residents.

Mar 22 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Most Important Tips for Caring for Knees in Older Adults: Recommendations from Traumatologist Pedro Guillén

Pedro Guillén, a prominent Spanish traumatologist, shares essential advice for maintaining knee health in seniors in an interview.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increasing Supply of Specialized Public Rental Housing for Youth, Seniors, and Single-Parent Households

The South Korean government is expanding the supply of public rental housing tailored for youth, seniors, and single-parent households, aiming to provide customized caregiving, job, and welfare services.

Mar 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

A new bill in Minnesota aims to allow senior living facilities to serve alcohol to residents without needing a liquor license, potentially enhancing social interactions among seniors.

Mar 21 • 17:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI raids Hollywood mansion in $17.4M alleged mortgage scam targeting seniors, 11 arrested including Iranian

The FBI conducted a raid on a Hollywood mansion linked to a $17.4 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Victims of "financial exploitation" among people with dementia; the incident was triggered by abnormalities at financial institutions

An elderly woman with dementia has become a victim of financial exploitation, raising concerns about the vulnerabilities of seniors in financial matters.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘People are evil’: elderly woman reports depression after falling for virtual scams in Piracicaba

An elderly woman from Piracicaba, Brazil, suffers from depression after losing money to multiple virtual scams, highlighting the vulnerability of seniors to such crimes.

Mar 20 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

5 discounts on basic services and VAT refund that all seniors can claim

In Ecuador, seniors over 65 years old can access various economic benefits to alleviate their financial burden, including VAT refunds and discounts on essential services.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A researcher warns about the 'silent crisis': are we ready to care for Lithuania's rapidly aging population?

A Lithuanian researcher highlights the impending challenges posed by the aging population, predicting a significant increase in the number of seniors reliant on a declining workforce by 2040.

Mar 20 • 07:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Seniors in the Network: What the Digital World Looks Like for Our Grandparents

The article explores the varying attitudes and experiences of three seniors in the digital world, highlighting their different levels of engagement with technology.

Mar 20 • 06:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Eighty-Seven-Year-Old Josef: To Start a Profile on Facebook? I Already Have Friends Here

An article delves into the experiences of Czech seniors with digital technology, highlighting 87-year-old Josef Horák's perspective as he navigates life without his late wife and the changes in family dynamics.

Mar 20 • 06:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Sixty-seven-year-old Marie: Why cash? I will pay with my watch

The article profiles 67-year-old Marie Beranová, showcasing her unique approach to life and technology as part of a series on the digital experiences of seniors in Czechia.

Mar 20 • 06:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Ninety-five-year-old Jarmila: Computer and the internet are not for me. Everything is fine, I lack nothing.

A ninety-five-year-old woman named Jarmila Konečná shares her life without the internet or digital technologies, highlighting a contrast to the growing digital engagement among seniors in Czech society.

Mar 20 • 06:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

What is the reality of seniors and their 'digital addiction'?

The article discusses the concerns and realities surrounding seniors and their internet usage, making the case for caution when labeling their online behavior as digital addiction.

Mar 20 • 06:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne's pensioners' social services center will not be handed over to a private company

The social care center for pensioners in Rēzekne will remain public, continuing to provide services to its residents despite rising costs.

Mar 19 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technology Course for Those Over 60 Promotes Digital Inclusion

A digital inclusion course for seniors in Brazil teaches essential technology skills to enhance their daily lives and foster community interaction.

Mar 18 • 17:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Union Leader: The Healthy Should Be Able to Retire Early

The leader of the Danish trade union emphasizes the importance of allowing seniors to retire while still healthy enough to enjoy life activities with their families.

Mar 18 • 10:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seniors Want to Move Independently: Electric Scooters Allow Travel Independently, but Legal Hurdles Get in the Way

The article discusses how electric scooters can enhance mobility for seniors in Lithuania, while legal barriers complicate their use.

Mar 17 • 09:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Nursing Home of Horror": Convictions of Three Authorities from the Home Where 10 Seniors Died in 2020 Were Revoked

A court in Buenos Aires has overturned the convictions of three individuals linked to the deaths of ten elderly residents at a nursing home during a Covid-19 outbreak in 2020.

Mar 16 • 20:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How CaixaBank Takes Care of its ‘Boomer’ Clients: An Analog Bubble, Empathy, and Millions of Passbooks

CaixaBank prioritizes its customers aged over 55 with personalized care and a strategy emphasizing traditional banking methods.

Mar 16 • 04:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: The more accessible the environment, the less a person feels their disability

Experts emphasize the importance of accessible environments for individuals with disabilities and seniors, highlighting the impact on tourism and outdoor recreation.

Mar 16 • 03:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon proposes giving more basic pensions to impoverished seniors, addressing concerns over couple pension cuts

President Yoon suggests improving the basic pension system by providing higher benefits to low-income seniors to combat poverty-induced issues, including high suicide rates among the elderly.

Mar 16 • 00:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul presented proposals to increase support and resources for seniors

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed measures to enhance support for New York's senior population, which faces mobility and chronic health challenges.

Mar 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The castle experienced thousands of displaced Germans and border guards. After restoration, it serves seniors

The article discusses the historical significance of a castle in Czechia that witnessed the displacement of Germans and the presence of border guards, which has now been restored for use by seniors.

Mar 14 • 08:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The secret behind super seniors' exceptional memory

New research suggests that some older individuals, known as super seniors, maintain sharp memory capabilities well into old age.

Mar 14 • 04:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Problem with Polish health resorts. Seniors express frustration

Seniors in Poland are facing long wait times for health resort stays, with some reporting waits of up to nine months due to restrictive regulations.

Mar 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

At 102 years old, Dean Simes might be Australia's oldest tech-help guy

Dean Simes, at 102 years old, is providing tech support to seniors in Australia through his Computer Pals club in Turramurra.

Mar 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The image seen in the grocery store touched a Vilnius resident: 'I felt sorry'

A Vilnius resident shared an emotional incident at a grocery store where an elderly woman was stopped by security for not paying for her items, raising concerns about the financial plight of seniors.

Mar 13 • 16:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Olainė and other municipalities, people are increasingly interested in housing benefits

Residents of Olainē express concerns about paying utility bills, with growing interest in housing assistance, particularly among seniors and low-income households.

Mar 13 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Retirees: the basic basket reaches $1.8 million and more than quadruples the minimum pension

The basic basket for retirees in Argentina has risen to $1,824,682, over four times the minimum pension, highlighting the financial struggles faced by many seniors.

Mar 13 • 14:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

President: Lifelong Learning Opportunities Are Important for Society

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasizes the importance of strengthening lifelong learning opportunities for seniors to enhance their quality of life and community engagement.

Mar 13 • 14:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Puchheim Seniors Duped: Phone Fraudsters Steal Cash and Jewelry

Phone scammers have tricked an elderly couple in Puchheim into handing over cash and jewelry worth a significant amount of money.

Mar 13 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Some seniors may have problems with identity cards. Their replacement is necessary

Seniors in Czechia must replace outdated identity cards that will expire this August due to new security requirements.

Mar 13 • 09:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"This place is not suited for any sexy games." A new exhibition tells the story of intimacy among Czech seniors

A new exhibition titled 'Sexy Silver' explores the intimate lives of Czech seniors, revealing social challenges and expectations around sexuality in care facilities.

Mar 13 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Maestro João Carlos Martins inaugurates orchestra formed by musicians over 60

At 86 years old, maestro João Carlos Martins launches the Sesi-SP Senior Symphony Orchestra in São Paulo, aimed at musicians aged over 60.

Mar 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Seniors have active sex lives and challenge the myth that desire ends with age

A couple in their eighties exemplifies the active sex lives of seniors, challenging age-related stereotypes about sexuality.

Mar 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The vegetable rich in calcium and vitamin K recommended for those over 60

Pak choi, a nutrient-rich vegetable, is recommended for individuals over 60 due to its health benefits, particularly its calcium and vitamin K content.

Mar 12 • 23:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An invitation for seniors in Vilnius to start spring with deeper breathing

Vilnius is launching a series of spring sessions aimed at seniors to promote well-being through breathing exercises and relaxation practices.

Mar 12 • 12:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nearly half of seniors improve with age — and researchers think they know why

Research indicates that nearly half of older Americans experience improvements in cognitive and physical functions as they age, challenging stereotypes about decline.

Mar 11 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SAC provides exclusive service for seniors to issue new National Identity Card

SAC in Bahia is offering exclusive morning appointments for seniors to issue the new National Identity Card, with services available in multiple locations.

Mar 11 • 19:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Additional Money After 75 Years of Age. As of March, Benefits Increased

The accessibility and amount of caretaker benefits for seniors in Poland have been updated, particularly impacting those over 75 years old starting March 2023.

Mar 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It’s known how much the 14th pension will amount to. Not all seniors will receive the benefit

The 14th pension in Poland will have a set amount, but eligibility depends on meeting specific financial criteria.

Mar 11 • 18:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Greater Falls and Early Mortality: A Study Identifies the Consequences of Inactivity in Seniors

A recent study highlights the severe consequences of inactivity in older adults, linking it to increased risks of falls and early mortality.

Mar 11 • 09:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Transition from Work Life to Retirement. How Volunteer Work Benefits Seniors and Others

The article discusses how volunteer work can assist seniors in adjusting to retirement, promoting social engagement and physical activity.

Mar 11 • 02:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Transition from work life to retirement. What should a senior do when their career is no longer the focus?

The article discusses how transitioning to retirement can significantly impact social activity and cognitive stimulation for seniors, emphasizing the importance of volunteering as a means to adjust and maintain connections.

Mar 11 • 02:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: the cash assistance check for immigrants over 65 that few know about

California offers a cash assistance program called CAPI for immigrants over 65 who do not qualify for Social Security benefits.

Mar 10 • 23:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Training seniors who lift weights / We have clients over eighty years old. I can confirm that strength training truly prolongs life

Kristián Bako is a trainer specializing in strength training for seniors, emphasizing its health benefits and the improvement in their quality of life.

Mar 10 • 19:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Support for the plan to ensure vaccination of newborns against respiratory syncytial virus

The Latvian Parliament's Social Affairs and Labor Committee has supported the introduction of immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for newborns and the expansion of pneumococcal vaccination for at-risk adults and seniors.

Mar 10 • 12:52 UTC

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