Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsGlucose Monitoring Technology for All? February 7, 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 SchumannA Black History Month Tribute to Dr. James Jackson, Pioneer in Aging February 6, 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 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 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 SchumannSkincare & Makeup Tips for Mature Women January 9, 2025 New year, new opportunity to pamper your skin.Back in October, we took a Coffee Break to check in with the men who read Senior Spirit in an article titled Grooming Secrets for Mature Men. Most of those facial care tips hold true for women, as well: we all benefit from wearing sunscreen everyday, adding a […] Tara SchumannFamous & 65 January 8, 2025 Look who's turning 65 this monthFind out which celebrities are turning 65 this month!Image Source: WikipediaImage Source: WikipediaJanuary 4 – April Winchell, actorWhat do Cruella de Vil and Clarabelle Cow (one of Minnie Mouse’s best friends) have in common? Their voice: both cartoon characters are voiced by April Winchell, a multi-talented voice actor and radio host who turns […] Tara SchumannAlzheimer's News Roundup: Understanding Recent Breakthroughs December 17, 2024New IV drugs, blood tests, and the reelin protein are energizing the Alzheimer's research community. For people living with Alzheimer’s disease and at risk of developing it, the past two years have provided some hopeful news about the future of Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment.First, the FDA approved two new intravenous drugs for early-stage dementia: Lecanemab, marketed as […] Tara Schumann