Why a Boston Suburb Combined Its High School and Senior Center

http://www.citylab.com/work/2015/10/why-this-town-combined-its-high-school-and-senior-center/410149

Amy Crawford

CityLab

12 October 2015

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A Boston suburb combined its high school and senior center to create a hub for the community. The result has saved space and forged interesting friendships.

The Sense of an Ending

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/05/20/the-sense-of-an-ending-2

Rebecca Mead

The New Yorker

20 May 2013

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More than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s or similar illnesses, and that number is growing as the population ages - without any immediate prospect of a cure, advocacy groups have begun promoting ways to offer people with dementia a comfortable decline instead of imposing on them a medical model of care, which seeks to defer death through escalating interventions. An Arizona nursing home offers new ways to care for people with dementia.

The Nursing Home That's Also a Dorm

http://www.citylab.com/housing/2015/10/the-nursing-home-thats-also-a-dorm/408424

Tiffany R. Jansen

CityLab

2 October 2015

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More retirement and nursing homes are asking college students to move in, an arrangement that benefits everyone. Students stay free of charge in exchange for volunteering to help the seniors.

Getting a Senior Discount? Here's How to Give It Away

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/22/business/donating-senior-discounts-to-charity.html?_r=0

Kerry Hannon

The New York Times

21 November 2014

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Not all seniors need the various discounts they receive. The Boomerang Giving project allows them to donate back the difference of the discounts on things like movie tickets to a charity of their choice, benefiting not only a community cause but also their own mental and physical health. Various services also assist them in selecting and investing wisely in different nonprofits.

Helping Where Help Is Wanted

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/helping-where-help-is-wanted

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

10 January 2012

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Vacant positions exist in many employment sectors, including in education and in hospitals. ReServe is a program that joins retired professionals to part-time paid positions in non-profits to perform duties. A controversy has emerged that suggests these positions should be paid at a professional-rate salary.

Seniors Take Manhattan

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/01/senior-living-initiatives-ill-take-manhattan-114227#.VYmluvlViko

Debra Bruno

Politico

13 January 2015

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Cities tend to be dangerous and difficult places to live for older residents. A private public partnership in New York is catering to seniors through small changes in the city such as para-transit options and seniors-only hours at public establishments.

Where are the parents? Often standing right over their kids: Pathways to Peace

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/06/where_are_the_parents_often_standing_right_over_their_kids_pathways_to_peace.html

Lynn Ischay

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer)

9 June 2016

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Juvenile offenders can feel as though they have no chances for a good future. Volunteers of America’s Face Forward 2 program helps young people in Cleveland to complete their education and to find employment. With this program, juvenile offenders believe they can succeed.

With a Daily Dial, Police Reach Out to Seniors

http://www.govtech.com/health/With-a-Daily-Dial-Police-Reach-Out-to-Seniors.html

Jenni Bergal

Government Technology (GovTech)

21 March 2017

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Living alone can be tough for seniors, for those without family nearby to check on them no one will know if they suffer a medical emergency. Hundreds of suburban and rural police agencies in the US are offering seniors a free automated phone call every day which they will follow up with a house visit if not answered.

What if doctors could prescribe something to treat social isolation in seniors? It's happening now in Silicon Valley.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/10/18/what-if-doctors-could-prescribe-something-to-treat-social-isolation-its-happening-now-in-silicon-valley

Tara Bahrampour

The Washington Post

18 October 2016

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LinkAges is a program by Palo Alto Medical Foundation focused on building a community of individuals from different generations to prevent social isolation. This program connects elders with social engagement at the end of their care.

In a Second Career, Working to Make a Difference

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/in-a-second-career-working-to-make-a-difference

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

5 January 2012

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Some inner city schools, nonprofits, and businesses in New York lack the staff to make their organizations function for the people they serve. ReServe is a program that links retired professionals with part-time jobs in schools, libraries, hospitals and other city agencies to help fil this gap.