A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
People with osteoarthritis—“wear and tear” arthritis—have had, in the past, limited treatment options, either pain relievers or joint replacement surgery. Now, Salk researchers have discovered that a powerful combination of two experimental treatments reverses the cellular and molecular signs of osteoarthritis in rats as well as in isolated human cartilage cells.
I know a lot of people who will be looking forward to the progress on this one.
Now, a nonprofit aimed at solving that problem has accidentally led to one of the most successful homeless employment programs as the country’s homeless crisis keeps growing.
Source: This coat design isn’t just saving lives. It’s launching new careers for homeless people – CNN
It’s a longer, but very inspiring story.
A woman was reunited with her long-lost father after 56 years when he was ‘suggested’ as a friend – by Facebook
Social media can lead to good things. 🙂
The United States now has 46 million people age 65 or older. That’s a record number, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. More of these
Source: Youth Teaching Tech To Seniors Fosters Generational Connections | KUNM
I’m sure it won’t surprise you to know I think this is an awesome idea.
Nearly 100 people are volunteering their time to drive hundreds of Island Health employees to hospitals across Vancouver Island.
Source: ‘Snow angels’ help drive hospital staff to work in winter weather | CTV News
4×4 groups, and others, can be super helpful not just in inclement weather, but you’ll also see them out helping search and rescue operations as well.
More drivers, more cars, more journeys. Fewer deaths per mile.
Source: Road travel in the US is safer than ever — Beautiful News
Too easy to take for granted.
Meals on Wheels usually means home delivery or lunch at a senior center. But at a new project in Vancouver, Wash., it’s a retro-hip neighborhood diner where seniors can get eggs, coffee and community.
Source: Meals On Wheels Opens Local Diner To Feed Seniors : NPR
What a neat idea.
Plants are photographed regrowing in parts of Australia ravaged by fire last month.
Source: Australia fires: Plants photographed regrowing in ashes – BBC News
It takes time, but nature perseveres.
Not only is the single raising awareness for the neurodegenerative disease, it is also raising money for Alzheimer’s charities.
Source: Senior With Dementia is Climbing UK Music Charts After a Caregiver Recorded Her Sinatra Cover
It’s pretty touching…
TV writer and producer Melissa Hunter created a viral Twitter thread asking people to share their middle-age success stories.
Source: 40 Wholesome Middle-Age Success Stories | Bored Panda
The responses are amazing and inspiring.