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Gerontologist reimagining aging in America • Founder, Ager Nation Newsletter • Key Note Speaker • Op-ed columnist 👇 Subscribe to my newsletter 👇

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I’m grateful to @OKMagazine for highlighting my work and the broader effort to reframe aging as a story of strength, dignity, and possibility. Aging well affects every family, and I hope this piece helps move that conversation forward.okmagazine.com/p/the-advocat…

The Advocate for Aging Well: How Michael Pessman is Reframing Aging as a Story of Strength,...

Michael Pessman has spent much of his life pursuing what many overlook: the beauty, dignity, and possibility in growing older.

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending October 24, 2026 agernation.beehiiv.com/p/top…

Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending October 24, 2026

Medicare roulette, HPV surprises, depression on a plate, and the secret to living to 100.

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Is your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Here's what to know

Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan.

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4 Health Benefits of Tinned Fish for Older Adults

Salmon, sardines and tuna offer more than a quick lunch. Dietitians explain what to look for on labels, when to eat the bones and how to make a meal without much cooking.

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Meta's Muse AI Is Winning Over Older Adults. Privacy Experts Are Worried

Older Americans are embracing Meta’s Muse for everyday tasks and companionship—even as experts warn about the AI agent’s privacy risks.

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Scientists find two types of food linked to depression risk in older adults

The researchers found overall that a higher quality diet was associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms in older adults.

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Man, 100, and Wife, 99, Call This 1 Breakfast Food Their ‘Secret Weapon’ for Longevity

The couple has been married for 80 years. “We are very, very thankful for still being together,” he says. They credit a breakfast food and other healthy habits for their longevity.

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Dealing With Denial After a Dementia Diagnosis

Experts explain why denial complicates dementia care and how caregivers can respond with compassion and support

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3 Ways to Overcome Everyday Ageism | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

3 Ways to Overcome Everyday Ageism

There's a great deal of negative talk about age in the news today. Research shows just how common ageism is and suggests three key ways to overcome it.

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Roseville grandfather with lung cancer keeps delivering pizzas because he can't afford to retire wxyz.com/news/roseville-gran…

Roseville grandfather with lung cancer keeps delivering pizzas because he can't afford to retire

At 80, George McCarthy was back delivering pizzas less than a week after lung tumor surgery. Why he says Social Security isn't enough to cover his medical bills.

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How To Think About Middle-Income Seniors Who Need Long-Term Care via @forbes forbes.com/sites/howardgleck…

How To Think About Middle-Income Seniors Who Need Long-Term Care

When it comes to needing long-term care, millions of middle-income older adults are trapped. Now, policy analysts are beginning to think about middle-income seniors.

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Psychology says the grandparents whose grandchildren actually want to visit aren’t the ones with...

You’d think kids would naturally gravitate toward the grandparents with the fun house. The pool. The basement full of toys. The pantry stocked with every cereal their parents won’t buy. And they do,...

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Survey finds 77% of US family caregivers are at a breaking point boston25news.com/news/survey…

Survey finds 77% of US family caregivers are at a breaking point

Aeroflow Urology reports 77% of U.S. family caregivers are overwhelmed, with many reducing work hours or quitting.

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Doing Everything Right in Retirement Is Not the Same as Doing the Right Things: Why Your Hobbies Aren't Enough kiplinger.com/retirement/hap…

Doing Everything Right in Retirement Is Not the Same as Doing the Right Things: Why Your Hobbies...

A truly fulfilling retirement isn't just about filling your days with relaxing hobbies, but finding purposeful engagement that offers real challenge, continuous growth and a sense of accountability.

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending October 17, 2026 agernation.beehiiv.com/p/top…

Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending October 17, 2026

Bigger checks, fewer plans, riskier naps, and the older voters who’ll decide who controls Congress.

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Mayor Johnson signs executive order to protect the rights of adults 60 years and older wbez.org/government-politics…

Mayor Johnson signs executive order to protect the rights of adults 60 years and older

The Senior Bill of Rights establishes a new Office on Aging to coordinate and expand access to city services for Chicago residents 60 and older.

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Boomers couldn't wait to become grandparents—then the babies arrived

One mom told Newsweek the hardest part isn't the lack of childcare, but the relationship her parents are missing with her kids.

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New AARP Poll: Older Voters Expected to Shape 2026 Congressional Battlegrounds

Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the outsized role older Americans are poised to play in deciding key congressional races shaping the 2026 midterm cycle. In battleground states across...

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Medicare coverage options are changing

If you’re on Medicare, open enrollment begins Thursday and runs thr...

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