Tag: older_adults
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SSA Honors Older Americans, Reaffirms Service Commitment
The Social Security Administration marks May as Older Americans Month, recognizing their community contributions. The SSA reaffirms its commitment to serving older adults through online, phone, and in-person services, ensuring secure access to vital information and support.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyEducation Social Security AdministrationOlder Americans MonthOlder AdultsGovernment ServicesCommunity ContributionsWell-beingMay
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Radcliffe Institute Welcomes New Fellows, Sleep Study Links Naps to Mortality
Radcliffe Institute announces its 2026–2027 fellows, including poet Ocean Vuong. Separately, a study links specific sleep patterns to higher mortality in older adults, suggesting nap time as a potential health warning.
HealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMedical ScienceEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Radcliffe InstituteOcean VuongFellowsSleep PatternsMortalityOlder AdultsResearch
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US Centenarian Population Jumps 50% in a Decade
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a significant rise in the number of centenarians in the United States, with the population growing by 50% between 2010 and 2020.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesHealthFederal Government CentenariansU.S. Census BureauPopulation GrowthDemographicsOlder AdultsSociety