Anna Marino

2 weeks ago | ltcnews.com | Anna Marino

As more Americans choose to age in place, staying active and mobile becomes critical to maintaining independence. Yet, for many adults over 65, mobility issues, chronic pain, and orthopedic injuries threaten that goal. That’s where orthopedic excellence makes a difference. As you look ahead to retirement, chances are you want to stay in your own home for as long as possible—and you're not alone.

3 weeks ago | publico.pt | Anna Marino

O avanço da direita populista radical por toda a Europa tem sido acompanhado pelo enfraquecimento da esquerda, não apenas em termos de base eleitoral, mas também crucialmente na capacidade (e atratividade) de resposta dos partidos de esquerda. A narrativa comum quanto ao declínio destes partidos – a de uma suposta deriva do eleitorado à direita – é simplista, havendo quem demonstre que as suposições nas quais se baseia são erróneas.

1 month ago | ltcnews.com | Anna Marino

If you’re in your 50s, 60s, or older, chances are you watched Ghostbusters on VHS, knew the pain of tangled tape, and recorded your kids’ school plays with a camcorder the size of a toaster. VHS was more than just a format—it was the heart of home entertainment and family storytelling for decades. Lucas Hilderbrand, a professor of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Irvine, notes that VHS movies had a profound impact on popular culture.

1 month ago | ltcnews.com | Anna Marino

You probably remember the moment you first held a restaurant menu at arm’s length to read it. For most of us, vision starts changing in our 40s. This common condition—presbyopia—makes it harder to focus on nearby objects. It’s part of the natural aging process. The eye's lens loses flexibility, and that’s only the beginning. By the time you reach 60 or older, changes often accelerate:Reading glasses become more frequent. Driving at night may get tougher. Glare and halos around lights can increase.

2 months ago | ltcnews.com | Anna Marino

Imagine watching your aging parent struggle to afford the care they desperately need, their hard-earned savings draining away faster than expected. Or perhaps you're looking ahead at your own future, wondering if decades of financial discipline will be enough to protect your income and assets from the consequences of aging and long-term care. Long-term care services can be financially devastating if you're unprepared.