Sep 16 WATCH: How bespoke performances foster connections among older adults in the San Francisco area By Brief But Spectacular Arts and culture foster a sense of community among generations in the San Francisco Bay Area, through "For You," a group that creates and shares performance as a gift to be enjoyed by a specific person. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: How one organization is aiming to counter ageism By Brief But Spectacular Ximena Abogabir felt an emotional sting around age 70 when her colleagues in Santiago, Chile, began to treat her less as an asset and more as a liability. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: At this cafe in Japan, building empathy across generations is on the menu By Brief But Spectacular Japan is ahead of the global curve in the percentage of its citizens over 80 -- and also ahead in responding to the impact of its rapidly aging population on society. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: This 'Friendship Bench' is pulling on the healing power of grandmothers By Brief But Spectacular "The Friendship Bench" recruits grandmothers as mental health counselors to bridge the mental health treatment gap in Zimbabwe. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: How one housing center can foster belonging for residents as they age By Brief But Spectacular Older adults are less likely to share their LGBTQ+ identities with care providers than younger generations, and their silence can compromise physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch How a new FDA requirement could help identify more breast cancer cases By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s one reason doctors recommend women get yearly mammograms beginning at age 45, but for some women, mammograms won’t detect their cancer. A new FDA requirement… Continue watching
Sep 14 Injuries related to dog walking have been on the rise in the U.S., researchers say By Leanne Italie, Associated Press From 2001 to 2020, the estimated number of adults seen at emergency departments for dog-walking injuries increased significantly, from 7,300 to 32,300 a year, Johns Hopkins University researcher Ridge Maxson told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Sep 12 Missouri bird flu case believed to be a 'one-off' and public risk remains low, officials say By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Investigators trying to determine how the person caught the virus have not been able to confirm the exact strain of flu. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 7:14 Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm… Continue watching
Sep 12 Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there's no time like the present By Vivian Hoang, Hannah Grabenstein Your guide to what vaccines you should get and when to get them. Continue reading