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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: The Benefits of Aging in a Multigenerational Home
Reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources
Editor’s note: I know that many LGBTQ+ seniors don’t have the option to live in a multi-generational home, but it remains a possibility as we, too, have families. We may also find alternatives that involve living with multi-generational housemates, as alternative forms and definitions of family continue to evolve. – Mark/Editor
By Danika Olsen
The concept of multigenerational living, where multiple generations of a family reside under one roof, is not a new one. It has been a common practice throughout history, fostering close-knit relationships and providing support for the elderly.
In recent years, multigenerational living has seen a resurgence, as families are rediscovering the numerous benefits it offers, especially for aging individuals. This article explores the advantages of aging in a multigenerational home and how doing so can lead to enhanced well-being and overall quality of life for seniors.
How Aging in a Multigenerational Home Can Support Seniors
Social Connection and Emotional Support
One of the most significant benefits of multigenerational living for seniors is the opportunity to maintain strong social connections within the family.
Aging can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation, but living in a multigenerational home offers regular interaction with younger family members. This intergenerational interaction can help combat feelings of loneliness and foster a sense of belonging, purpose, and emotional support.
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Rick’s Latest Listicle: Top 10 Things I Don’t Have Time for as an Older Person
By Rick Rose
LGBTSr contributor and co-host of The Twist PodcastA new listicle for the listicle-minded! Top 10 things I don’t have time for as an older person. These are in no particular order, as they all annoy me equally. See how many you agree with!
- Arguing with people. As you get older, you learn that it’s not worth your time to argue with people. You’ve got better things to do with your energy. Screw their senseless logic.
- Waiting in line. This just isn’t due to my mobility issues as much as my ever thinning threshold of patience. I do like self check out for this reason and you better believe I get a feel for the folks who are using self check to make sure they have sharper skills than the check out folks.
- Roller coasters. These days, roller coasters are just too much for some older adults. Right? The speed, the heights, and the G-forces that I wanted more and more of are now just too much to handle. Been there, done that…and glad I did!
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The Weekly Readlines July 25
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Florida history teachers are now required to say slavery was a skill set offered at no cost to the enslaved, kind of like free tuition to college in Hell.
Not to be outdone in the hate stakes, GOP House members struck the only three (3) earmarks in the Transportation-HUD appropriations bill that benefited LGBTQ people, including one for senior housing. I guess we’re never too old to groom!
And Alabama defied the Supreme Court and refused to add a second majority-Black district, paving the way for the rest of us to ignore their rulings, too.
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On the Map: Bethany Beach and Rehoboth, Dalaware
By Mark McNease
We’ve been making annual trips to visit our friends in Bethany Beach for quite a few years now. The pandemic cramped our style for a couple years, but we still managed to get there. And now it’s full-steam ahead, with strolling on the boardwalks in both towns, browsing in Browseabout Books, enjoying the ice cream at Bonkey’s, and having the regularly-scheduled time of our lives. Enjoy the pictures and some travel info about this wonderful part of the country.
A Top Ten Beach Vacation: Bethany Beach and Rehoboth, Delaware
If you’re searching for a destination that combines relaxation and fun, you’ll find it visiting the beautiful beaches of Delaware, including Bethany Beach and Rehoboth. These two destinations offer something for everyone, whether you’re a family looking for a quiet retreat, or a group of friends seeking a vibrant nightlife scene.
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Savvy Senior: The Hidden Danger of Untreated Heartburn
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Is regular heartburn or acid reflux anything to worry about? I eat a lot of Rolaids throughout the day to help manage it, but it’s gotten worse with age and it keeps me up at night too. What can you tell me?
Belching Bob
Dear Bob,
Almost everyone experiences heartburn or acid reflux from time to time, but frequent episodes can signal a much more serious problem. It’s estimated that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, with around 15 million people who suffer from it daily.
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Podcast Pick: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
We listened to two episodes of Wiser Then Me and loved it. Jane Fonda was the first episode, and she talked about her third act (60 – 90). It got me thinking about what I want to do in my third act, as I turn 65 in October. Take stock! Are we doing the things we really want to do, and jettisoning those things we don’t really want, or have, to do? Very thought provoking. Her conversations are terrific, and Carol Burnette was as fantastic as she’d made out to be! Give this a listen.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus wants to know why the hell we don’t hear more from older women, so she’s sitting down with Jane Fonda, Carol Burnett, Amy Tan, Diane von Furstenberg, Isabel Allende and Fran Lebowitz (and more!) to get schooled in how to live a full and meaningful life. Join the Emmy award winning-est actress of all time on her first-ever podcast where each week she has funny, touching, personal conversations with unforgettable women who are always WISER THAN ME™.
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The Weekly Readlines July 19
Quote for the times: “Too many people hate the people that AIDS most affects: gay people and people of color. I do not mean dislike, or feel uncomfortable with. I mean hate. Downright hate. Down and dirty hate.” – the late Larry Kramer, true as it ever was
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Actors joined writers on strike, when SAG-AFTRA walked out over stalled contract negotiations.
Republicans assured defeat of the must-pass Defense bill by stuffing it with anti-women, anti-LGBTQ amendments meant to thrill the base but cripple the military. We predict the extortion will fail.
And California voters will have the chance to right a wrong by repealing Prop 8, the state’s same-sex marriage ban, with a vote in 2024. Be careful what you wish for, they could keep it.
LGBTQ NEWS
Idaho ‘Abortion Travel Ban’ Challenged By LGBT Group
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‘Open Secrets: A Maggie Dahl Mystery’ Audiobook Out Now, Narrated by Daniela Acitelli
It’s out! My newest audiobook, Open Secrets: A Maggie Dahl Mystery, narrated by the terrific Daniela Acitelli, is now available. It’s our fourth audiobook together. Listen to a three-chapter sample.
Publisher’s Summary
Maggie Dahl returns in Open Secrets. It’s been six months since the media circus surrounding the last murder Maggie solved and a year since her beloved husband, David, died. The dust seems to have finally settled. Then, one morning, a customer walks in and asks Maggie to do her a favor.
Soon, a body is discovered on a rural New Jersey road. A body Maggie is sure belongs to a local author whose next book was rumored to reveal secrets not everyone wanted known. But were they enough to kill for? And who murdered the woman found in the woods? Maggie is determined to find out, even as her life continues its road back to normal, complete with the possibility of new love.
Can she find the answers she seeks in the death of a local celebrity? And will love be part of her life once again when she least expects it?
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The Twist Podcast #233: GOP Defund Frenzy, Pink Paint Crisis, and an Interview with Bailey (Nemo) and Dana Mosling
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we donate our loose change to a military soon to be penniless from GOP extortion, volunteer to help out with the pink paint shortage, and enjoy Rick’s interview with drag teen Nemo Bailey and his mom Dana.
Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2023 MadeMark Publishing
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Dave Hughes’s Retire Fabulously: The Truth About Medicare (Dis)Advantage
The following was re-printed with permission from Retire Fabulously
By Dave Hughes
I turned 65 in early 2022, and I’ve been enjoying the benefits of traditional Medicare ever since. It’s one of retirement’s greatest benefits. It has lowered my healthcare costs and made obtaining care easier. It’s the system I wish I had throughout my working career.
In the year preceding my 65th birthday, I received a deluge of advertisements touting the benefits of various Medicare Advantage plans and urging me to sign up.
Prior to that, I had no clue how Medicare Advantage plans worked and no idea what I’d choose. So, I did a lot of research. A lot. After all, those Medicare Advantage plans seemed to be offering more coverage (including prescription drugs, dental, vision, and hearing) – all for little or no premium! Why wouldn’t I choose that? It seemed too good to be true!
Of course, like all things that seem too good to be true, it is. I’ll show you why in this article.
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Dave Hughes’s Retire Fabulously Celebrates 10 Years!
How exciting! My friend, fellow author, and website wonder Dave Hughes just celebrated 10 years of his Retire Fabulously website. I”ll let him tell you about it. With any luck, he’ll let me share some of his new articles here (hint, Dave):
Retire Fabulously! is 10 years old!
Ten years ago, on July 14, 2013, I posted my first entry into a crazy new blog I started called Retire Fabulously! My intention then, as it remains today, is to help you envision, plan for, and enjoy the best retirement possible. -
Now Available: ‘I, Warlock’ 6-Chapter Book Sample with Audio Supplement
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Fasten your headphones, and leave the lights on! You can now read the first 6 chapters of ‘I, Warlock: The Warlock Wars Book I,’ and/or listen to the audio version above. Either way, you’ll be spellbound by Julius Tide, his beloved Charlotte, and the evil he must defeat to save them all. You can get the full edition eBook or paperback on Amazon now!
When the world’s survival depends on the struggle between good and evil, only one can triumph. The victor will preserve for humankind what makes life worth living, or he will rule atop a mound of skulls, served by the souls he defeated.
I, Warlock tells the story of Julius Tide, born part-vampire, destined to be all warlock. Follow his journey from a near-innocent, living quietly in the Vermont countryside, to a man whose decisions will determine the fate of the world. Every step of the way he has his beloved Charlotte, whose beauty first stuns him one spring day at a local fair, and continues to comfort him as he undertakes a battle against monumental evil that can have only one winner. Grief, joy, ecstasy, tragedy–it all comes into play as Julius, Charlotte, and a dizzying cast of characters march to their destinies in I, Warlock, The Warlock Wars Book I.