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This form of memory loss is common — but most Americans don't know about it

Mild cognitive impairment, a common brain condition, can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. But most people don't know the symptoms. And some may mistake it for normal aging.

March 18, 2022
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
woman kisses the cheek of an older woman

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1 in 5 Georgians quit jobs to be caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why

To better understand caregivers' experiences over the last two years, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers conducted a national survey, which was released Sept. 28.

The report, Working While Caring: A National Survey of Caregiver Stress in the US Workforce, found that a fifth of working Georgians had to quit their jobs to provide family care.

October 04, 2021
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Dr. Wendy Bollag and Dr. Carlos Isales

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Medical College Of Georgia Program Seeks To Inspire Doctors For The Elderly As Population Ages

By 2034, there will be 77 million people age 65 years and older compared to 76.5 million under the age of 18, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are roughly 7,300 geriatricians practicing in the United States and the American Geriatrics Society expects 30,000 geriatricians will be needed by 2030.

August 09, 2021
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Homebound senior

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For The Homebound Elderly, Access To COVID-19 Vaccine A Challenge

Many elderly people are unable to travel by car to a facility where they can be vaccinated. Others might be able to go if a ride were available, but they live alone and have no family members to help them.

January 21, 2021
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  • Andy Miller
Mice that exercise produce more of an enzyme that can improve memory and other brain functions.

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An Enzyme That Increases With Exercise Can Improve Memory In Mice, And Maybe People

When scientists revved up the production of an enzyme called GPLD1 in older mice, it stimulated nerve growth in their brains and the animals navigated a maze better.

July 09, 2020
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  • Richard Harris
Author Julia Alvarez's latest novel, "Afterlife," is her first book for adults in nearly 15 years.

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Julia Alvarez Grapples With Grief, Aging And The Immigrant Experience In Her New Novel, 'Afterlife'

For nearly 15 years, National Medal of the Arts award-winning poet and author Julia Alvarez has focused on writing picture books and novels for children...

May 01, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Pria Mahadevan

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On Second Thought For Monday, Aug. 19, 2019

Judge Amy Totenberg has ruled Georgia will use its outdated voting machines for one more election. Then, it’s time for change. Delve into the 153-page...

August 19, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more
Betty Rouse, top left, and Ida McClinton talk while sharing lunch at the Twiggs County Senior Center in Jeffersonville. Studies show that eating together is better for seniors since they tend to eat more in each other's company.

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GPB Series 'Full Plates' Explores Food Access In Georgia — Including Plan For Senior Hunger

Food insecurity is a pressing issue nationwide — particularly in Georgia, where one out of every four children live in food insecure households. It's a...

May 28, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Josephine Bennett ,
  • and 1 more
Betty Rouse, top left, and Ida McClinton talk while sharing lunch at the Twiggs County Senior Center in Jeffersonville. Studies show that eating together is better for seniors since they tend to eat more in each other's company.

Georgia First In Nation To Tackle Senior Hunger Head On

Three to four days a week Ernestine Mims comes to the Senior Center in Twiggs County to eat lunch with her friends. On a recent afternoon, t he women s...

May 23, 2019
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  • Josephine Bennett

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Why More Elderly Americans Opt To 'Age In Place'

Demographers call it a "silver tsunami." Ten-thousand baby boomers turn 65 each day, according to Pew Research, and 90 percent of homeowners of...

January 15, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • News

'On Second Thought' For Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

Today's show celebrated the 50th anniversary of Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, explored the dynamics of aging in place and checked in about the future of...

January 15, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

On Second Thought For Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Atlanta’s Donald Glover has found a new level of success. He’s an actor, the creator of a hit show named after his hometown of Atlanta, and a rapper...

May 16, 2018
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  • Leah Fleming ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 5 more

On Second Thought For Tuesday, May 8, 2018

May is Older Americans Month. In 2017, Georgia ranked 41st in the nation for senior health. GPB Special Correspondent Celeste Headlee talked about the...

May 08, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 5 more

On Second Thought For Thursday, June 30, 2016

Our country is growing ever grayer as baby boomers age in large numbers. A massive study at Emory University that takes an in-depth look at the aging...

June 30, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee

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