Category Archives: Veteran’s News

Texas Tribune: Texas Budget Cuts Could Shrink Mental Health Help

At AGE, we focus on caring for the elderly and their caregivers. Yet, many of the issues involved in caring for an older loved one overlap with issues related with other vulnerable populations, including mental health and people with disabilities. … Continue reading

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Filed under Aging in America, Aging in Austin & Central Texas, Elderhaven Adult Day Center, Family Caregiving, Politics and Public Policy, Senior News, Veteran's News

Worst States to Retire? Website names Illinois, California & New York

The website TopRetirements.com has ranked US states that are the worst to retire in, according to three criteria: fiscal health, taxation, and climate. While Texas doesn’t even make the list or “honorable mentions,” I wonder what else could be included … Continue reading

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Filed under Aging in America, Finances, Long-Term Care and Retirement, Politics and Public Policy, Senior News, Veteran's News

Elderhaven Men on Love and Loss

At today’s meeting of the men who attend AGE’s Elderhaven Adult Day Program, our discussions started on the topic of the economy but then twisted and turned to the subject of relationships. The adult son (I’ll call him “Steve”) of … Continue reading

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