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The Twist Podcast #213: Philly Makes the Super Bowl, Biden Cancels COVID, and Brad Shreve Talks Up Uruguay
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we congratulate the Eagles, thank Dark Brandon for the coming COVID cancellation, and seriously consider moving to Uruguay after Brad Shreve’s listicle.
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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: Technology that Helps with Memory Care
The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources.
As the global population rises and life expectancy increases, there is also a rise in cognitive impairment and dementia, burdening families and healthcare systems.
But thanks to technological advancements, technological devices are improving the functioning, tracking, and mobility of dementia patients allowing their families to help them age in place.
As gerontechnology continues to develop and is integrated into everyday life, life has become much easier for patients, caregivers, and families.
Technology that Aids Diagnosis
Earlier, only post-mortem neuropathology was able to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia. However, with the arrival of advanced medical imaging technologies and fluid biomarkers, the development of the disease can be identified earlier.
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Gay Travelers Magazine: Tommy McGlothlin – Before The Age Of Nine, I Knew I Was Different
Tommy McGlothlin The following is reprinted with permission from Gay Travelers Magazine
Today is National Coming Out Day, the day you tell your story to the world. It’s a good thing to do this once a year, if not more. It’s good for people to hear your story. The fewer of us in the closet, the more people know we are here, part of their lives, invited to accept us and love us.
So, before the age of nine, I knew I was different, but I didn’t know how or what to call it, or even how to react to it. And because I didn’t know what it was, but knew it was there, I feared it. What I remember about those days is that I was afraid, and unsure of myself as a person. I was nervous. I was insecure, and doubted myself.
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Podcast Pick: Mobituaries, with Host Mo Rocca
CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Each episode of Mobituaries covers his favorite dearly departed people and things, from the ‘Latin Lover’ who redefined Hollywood masculinity in the 1920s to the TV dog who introduced kids to literature in the 1990s. Every Wednesday, hear fresh takes on famous legacies and uncover people worthy of their overdue moment in the spotlight. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter until now!
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Savvy Senior: What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security?
Listen to my One Thing or Another Podcast interview with Jim Miller.
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much?
Back to Work
Dear Back,
You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your benefits could be temporarily withheld. Here’s how it works.
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The Weekly Readlines January 27
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Quote for the Week: “Listen, if there is such a thing as the woke mob in Florida, I aspire to lead it.” – Professor Marvin Dunn
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: Drag queens and their friends fight back in San Antonio, complete with firearms, and I have a new hero.
Two mass shootings occurred in California within days of each other, kickstarting America’s violent pastime for 2023. Classified documents keep turning up wherever Joe Biden (and now Mike Pence) forgot he put them. And voice of a generation David Crosby died at 81.
LGBTQ+ HEADLINESIndiana Lawmakers Launch All-Out Campaign Against LGBTQ Hoosiers
Indiana Capital ChronicleDeSantis Demands Info On Trans College Students
Daily NewsUnited Methodists Lose 1800 Churches in Split Over LGBT Stance
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The Weekly Readlines January 27
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Quote for the Week: “Listen, if there is such a thing as the woke mob in Florida, I aspire to lead it.” – Professor Marvin Dunn BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: Drag queens and their friends fight back in San Antonio, complete with firearms, and I have a new hero.
Two mass shootings occurred in California within days of each other, kickstarting America’s violent pastime for 2023. Classified documents keep turning up wherever Joe Biden (and now Mike Pence) forgot he put them. And voice of a generation David Crosby died at 81.
LGBTQ+ HEADLINESIndiana Lawmakers Launch All-Out Campaign Against LGBTQ Hoosiers
Indiana Capital ChronicleDeSantis Demands Info On Trans College Students
Daily NewsUnited Methodists Lose 1800 Churches in Split Over LGBT Stance
Christianity Today -
The Twist Podcast #212: Second Amendment Drag Queens, One Sheet Food Ideas, and a Franklin Roosevelt Listicle
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we consider which arms to bear with which outfits, salivate at some savory one sheet food suggestions, and offer a guest listicle from author and historian A.J. Schenkman!
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Cat Talk Radio with Host Molly DeVoss and Co-Host Dewey Vaughn: The Unhappy Cat
What makes your cat unhappy? Do you care how your cat feels? What are signs of feline unhappiness? What should you do if you think your cat is unhappy? Molly & Dewey talk through all of this and more!
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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: How Do I Get My Siblings To Help Care For Our Aging Parents?
The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources.
Caregiving is rarely distributed evenly. Sometimes everyone pitches in, but often one child does the lion’s share of the caregiving, while others do little or nothing at all.
It’s frustrating and overwhelming, especially if you’re burning out trying to support your parents.
So, how do you change the dynamic? How do you get your siblings to help with care?
While there isn’t a magic phrase that will make them get on board, there are some valuable things to think about and new approaches to take. Some may even get your sibling to help, while others may change the situation in other ways.
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Drag Queens Fight Back Against Armed Protestors (Vice News/YouTube)
Right-wing media and politicians have spent months equating drag shows with pedophilia, but this San Antonio community is fighting back. When armed protestors came to town, the community met them on the streets — fully prepared. Vice News Tonight’s Dexter Thomas Jr. meets up with one of San Antonio’s drag queens and the rest of the community to see how they are handling the rise in hate.
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Savvy Senior: The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.
Bad Back Betty
Dear Betty,
A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick things up off the ground without bending or stooping over. It can also help with reaching and grabbing things in high overhead places, as well as areas that are difficult to get to.
But with so many different types of reacher-grabbers on the market today, finding a good one that works well for you is not always easy. Depending on your needs, here are some top-rated products to consider.