September 17, 2024

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Vance backtracks on Trump abortion ban veto
Vance backtracks on Trump abortion ban veto
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance walked back his emphatic declaration that his running mate, former President Donald Trump, would veto a national abortion ban if he were to retake the White House in November. “I think that I’ve learned my lesson on speaking for the president before he and I have actually talked about […]
Boar’s Head closes facility responsible for listeria outbreak and discontinues liverwurst
Boar’s Head closes facility responsible for listeria outbreak and discontinues liverwurst
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
The Virginia Boar’s Head plant responsible for the fatal listeria outbreak is closing indefinitely and permanently discontinuing the production of liverwurst, the source of the original outbreak. Nine people have died, and dozens have been hospitalized, as a result of a listeria outbreak in the Boar’s Head facility in Jarratt, Virginia, resulting in more than […]
House GOP presses DEA on Adderall shortage
House GOP presses DEA on Adderall shortage
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
EXCLUSIVE — House Republicans are escalating their investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration’s handling of the shortage of stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, hinting at a subpoena should the agency not respond. On Friday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Healthcare and Financial Services Subcommittee Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) […]
House COVID-19 panel isn’t exactly covering itself in glory
House COVID-19 panel isn’t exactly covering itself in glory
- Ben Jacobs
In the past two years, Congress has been stuck in chaos. Military conflicts on foreign continents, a historic effort to overthrow a sitting House speaker, and a constant series of showdowns over government funding. On Sept. 10, Congress went back to deal with a seemingly quaint and antique matter, the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t, of […]
Gen Z and millenials say finances are why they won’t have children
Gen Z and millenials say finances are why they won’t have children
- Brady Knox
Nearly 1 in 4 childless millennials and members of Generation Z said they don’t have children now, and they don’t plan on having them in the future. A study from MassMutual found that 23% of the child-bearing cohort without children don’t have any plans to change their state of affairs. Of these, 43% cited financial […]
USDA flagged safety and health violations in Boar’s Head plant years before listeria outbreak
USDA flagged safety and health violations in Boar’s Head plant years before listeria outbreak
- Elaine Mallon
Department of Agriculture-trained inspectors reported health and safety violations at the Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, two years before the listeria outbreak. Federal food safety assessments completed in September and October 2022 revealed there were live beetles in the bathroom hallway, patches of green mold and numerous holes in the wall, trash on the […]
Rubio pushes back on surgeon general prescriptions for parental anxiety
Rubio pushes back on surgeon general prescriptions for parental anxiety
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
EXCLUSIVE – Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s proposals for responding to parenthood as a mental health risk, saying that its policies are in part to blame for the problems facing parents in the first place. Rubio’s remarks are a response to an advisory last month from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy regarding the […]
9/11-related illnesses have killed more FDNY than attack itself
9/11-related illnesses have killed more FDNY than attack itself
- Brady Knox
Illnesses related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks have now killed more Fire Department of New York members than the attack itself. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 FDNY firefighters lost their lives. With the announcement of 32 more deaths recently, the total number of deaths after the attacks due to related illnesses reached 377, leaving the […]
Presidential debate: Trump denies consulting with Vance about vetoing a federal abortion ban
Presidential debate: Trump denies consulting with Vance about vetoing a federal abortion ban
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Former President Donald Trump said he has not consulted with his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), on whether he would veto an abortion ban if he were to retake the Oval Office in the 2024 election. Vance said last month that he could “absolutely commit” that Trump would veto a federal abortion ban, saying […]
Harris vs. Trump: Fact-checking late-term abortion debate
Harris vs. Trump: Fact-checking late-term abortion debate
- Gabrielle M. Etzel
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump sparred over late-term abortion during their first presidential debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday. When asked by the ABC moderators about abortion, a difficult subject for Trump and Republicans in the 2024 election cycle, Trump said that Democrats in several states support being able to abort a […]
Ask Joan: Stay or Go?
Ask Joan: Stay or Go?
- Joan Price

Joan answers two questions - one from an unhappy husband, the other from an unhappy wife - with similar situations.

The post Ask Joan: Stay or Go? appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Open Thread: Old Friends
Open Thread: Old Friends
- Virge

Is there really anything as comforting and fun as getting together with old friends? How long have you had your oldest friend?

The post Open Thread: Old Friends appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Meet the Trainer: Jess Fortin 
Meet the Trainer: Jess Fortin 
- Pamela Hugi

Meet Jess Fortin, kayaker, scrapbooker, and Senior Planet trainer in North Country New York. 

The post Meet the Trainer: Jess Fortin  appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Open Thread Update: Your Earliest Memories!
Open Thread Update: Your Earliest Memories!
- Virge

Readers share their earliest memories of imaginary friends, parental love, disasters and triumphs. What's yours?

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Tom, 72: Find Your Inspiration
Tom, 72: Find Your Inspiration
- Tom Simek

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to find your inspiration and take the next step on your fitness journey with him.

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Morning Stretch Meets in Maryland
Morning Stretch Meets in Maryland
- Deirdre Lee

Folks from Senior Planet’s virtual Morning Stretch classes gathered in Maryland for lunch with trainer Cas Castro and some Ba Duan Jin breathing exercises.

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Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
- Nicole Alcime

We're reading Part 2 this week! Let us know what you think in the comments.

The post Senior Planet Book Club: <em>Mama Day</em> by Gloria Naylor appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Go Back to School for Extra Income
Go Back to School for Extra Income
- Rodney A. Brooks

Want extra income? With some time and training, professional certificate programs might be the way to go.

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Play September: Hobbies at Home
Play September: Hobbies at Home
- Adrienne Raphel

As we welcome the cooler months, indoor activities are on the rise. Get some inspiration with this "Hobbies at Home" themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged
Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged
- Kathleen Doheny

Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.

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AARP Report: Millions of People on Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to See Savings from New Out-of-Pocket Cap, Starting January 2025
Out-of-pocket cap for prescription drugs is possible thanks to the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed
AARP Statement Following Announcement of First Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices
Medicare will now negotiate drug prices every year, thanks to the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed, benefitting millions of older Americans for years to come
New AARP Report: Hearing Loss Is One of the Most Modifiable Factors Leading to Dementia
Hearing loss impacts 48 million adults in the U.S.; Report urges Americans to care for their hearing to safeguard cognitive well-being
New U.S. Workforce Report: Nearly 70% of Family Caregivers Report Difficulty Balancing Career and Caregiving Responsibilities, Spurring Long-Term Impacts to U.S. Economy
Access to caregiving benefits offered by US employers has increased nationwide since AARP and S&P Global’s 2020 report; there is more to be done, however, particularly for adult caregivers.
CMS’s Final Nursing Home Staffing Rule Will Take Steps to Ensure Residents Receive the High Quality of Care They Deserve
AARP and The DAISY Foundation Announce Collaboration to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
AARP Responds to 2024 State of the Union Address
AARP Statement on FDA’s Prescription Drugs Importation Approval for Florida
Court Decision Denying Injunction to Pause Medicare Negotiation Is Critical Step to Lowering Drug Prices
AARP to Federal Court: Derailing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Will Harm Millions of Older Americans
Pancreatitis - What Causes Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis - What Causes Pancreatitis?

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pancreatitis

Child Insomnia
Child Insomnia

Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insomnia

Sleep Aids: Understand Options Sold without a Prescription

Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insomnia

What Should I Do If I Can't Sleep?
What Should I Do If I Can't Sleep?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insomnia

Insomnia in Teens: What Parents Should Know
Insomnia in Teens: What Parents Should Know

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insomnia

Missing or Incompletely Formed Limbs
Missing or Incompletely Formed Limbs

Source: Merck & Co., Inc.
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Limb Loss

Emotional Recovery
Emotional Recovery

Source: Amputee Coalition of America
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Limb Loss

Rehabilitation After Limb Amputation
Rehabilitation After Limb Amputation

Source: Merck & Co., Inc.
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Limb Loss

Avian Influenza

Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Animal Diseases and Your Health, Bird Flu

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