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Posted on August 5, 2021 - This summer, smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. has traveled many miles, spreading over much of the country. Even people who live far away from the conflagrations are reporting eye discomfort.

Posted on August 3, 2021 - CNN reminds us that older adults didn’t only miss their families and close friends during the lockdown. They also missed those “weak ties,” such as casual interactions with the mail carrier or grocery clerks.

Posted on July 29, 2021 - Last year at this time, few people were even considering hitting the road for a vacation. Even at the beginning of Summer 2021, there was some hesitation. But reports are that many people in the U.S. now are seeking to make up for lost time. Many flights are full again, and other people are hitting the highways and packing the National Parks.

Posted on July 27, 2021 - University of Pennsylvania neuroscientists studied the experiences of people during the pandemic, and found that those who felt their lives have meaning were better able to weather social isolation—and also were more likely to take steps to protect themselves from the virus. Of note, older adults showed special resilience.

Posted on July 22, 2021 - This summer, much of the country has been suffering under the blistering heat. High temperatures are especially dangerous for older adults, and dehydration is one of the big factors when they experience heat-related illness.