Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsA Black History Month Tribute to Dr. James Jackson, Pioneer in Aging February 11, 2025 Remembering the late psychologist who pushed the field of gerontology forward. When Dr. James S. Jackson passed away in 2020 after a long struggle with cancer, the scientific community quickly moved to recognize his tremendous impact. The National Institute of Mental Health established a James S. Jackson Memorial Award to honor researchers with the qualities he […] Tara SchumannAI Powers the Latest Trends in Scams February 10, 2025 One of the best ways to protect yourself from scams is to keep up to date on the latest AI-powered tactics. In 2025, AI will enable the delivery of personalized medicine, personalized music recommendations…and personalized scams. Thanks to AI, expect 2024’s most popular scam tactics to become more targeted and even harder to detect this year. […] Tara SchumannA New Rx for Longevity: Travel February 6, 2025 Travel may help slow the aging process. Here's how to make the most of your next trip.Those of us who think a lot about healthy aging have no trouble listing off the ingredients of a long life: social connection, fresh food, exercise, plenty of sleep, and learning something new everyday. As a recent study points […] Tara SchumannGlucose Monitoring Technology for All? February 2, 2025 Now you can buy a continuous glucose monitor without a prescription. But do you need one? Vital signs offer a snapshot of a person’s health at a moment in time. We’re all familiar with them: pulse, blood pressure, body temperature—and glucose? Last year, the FDA approved continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for over-the-counter availability. Historically only available with […] Tara SchumannThe Best Dating Sites for Seniors February 1, 2025It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air... and online, on these senior-friendly dating sites. Are you one of the 17% of Americans over age 50 who have tried online dating? Or are you thinking of dipping your toes in the online dating pool? Dating apps are far from the only way to meet other […] Tara SchumannFamous & 65 February 1, 2025 Look who's turning 65 this monthFind out which celebrities are turning 65 this month!Image Source: WikipediaImage Source: WikipediaFebruary 7 – James Spader, actorBoston native James Spader is known for being something of a bad guy—on screen, of course. He got his start in Pretty in Pink (1986) and Less Than Zero (1987). His performance in Steven Soderbergh's Sex, […] Tara SchumannCan You Donate Blood Into Your 80s? January 10, 2025 January is National Blood Donor Month, and there’s no upper age limit for blood donation. What should seniors know before rolling up their sleeves?If you’ve donated a pint of blood in your lifetime, you’re in a special group. About 37% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood; however, only 3% do. If that […] Tara SchumannThe High Cost of Dying January 10, 2025 To plan an affordable funeral, know what you really need, what it should cost, and your rights as a consumer.Like other costs, the costs of funerals in the U.S. are rising steadily, with the median cost of a funeral with a viewing, burial, and vault hitting an alarming $10,000 in 2023. We live in a […] Tara SchumannA Traditional American Social Dance for Every Generation January 9, 2025 In almost every state in the country, contra dance brings people of all ages together on the dance floor. Do-si-do, square through, and swing your partner! Every week at church and town halls across the country, these calls are flying out over dancers ages 10 to almost 100. Contra dancing, a North American social dance tradition, […] Tara SchumannHow to Lock Your SSN with E-Verify January 9, 2025A free online tool prevents scammers from using your Social Security number to apply for jobs.We all know to do our best to protect our Social Security numbers from would-be identity thieves. We only give our SSNs to trusted parties, never share them on unsolicited phone calls or emails, and don’t carry our Social Security […] Tara Schumann
James Irwin, CSA
James Irwin, CSA