As our name suggests, The Prepared Senior eNewsletter is all about being prepared as one ages. This means knowing about senior resources and services before you need them. We focus on educational websites from the government, non-profits and the private sector, that offer information on being a "Prepared Senior".

Absolutely Amazing
Amazing medical breakthroughs is the focus of a new website from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus located in Denver, Colorado. Below are links to short videos that highlight breakthrough research happening on the campus. Visit the links below and click on the arrow in the video.
Dr. Terry Fry - Car-T Cell Therapy - CLICK HERE
Dr. Evalina Burger - Spinal Surgery - CLICK HERE
Dr. Naresh Mandava - Eyesight Innovator - CLICK HERE
Website: https://thisisbreakthrough.com

So what is "REAL ID" Compliance?
REAL ID-compliant licenses are marked by a star on the top of the card. Michigan, Vermont, Minnesota, and New York states issue both REAL ID and state-issued enhanced driver's licenses, both of which are acceptable. Washington state issues enhanced driver's licenses only. These documents will be accepted at the airport security checkpoint when the REAL ID enforcement goes into effect. Travelers who are not sure if their state-issued ID is
compliant should check with their state driver's license agency
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Website: https://www.dhs.gov/about-dhs

Radio and Podcast Highlights from Pamela D. Wilson
Save your Wednesday evenings to listen to The Caring Generation® weekly radio program that helps caregiver and aging adults solve caregiving problems. Each week Pamela D. Wilson talks about caregiving issues faced by millions of caregivers around the world. Special guests join Pamela to share expertise about a wide range of subjects. Upcoming topics include:

Oct 16 - Is Healthcare Forgetting the Elderly?
Oct 23 - The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Aging Parents

Listen to Pamela's LIVE Weekly Program Wednesday Evenings
6PM Pacific, 7PM Mtn, 8PM Central, 9PM Eastern

Find podcasts of previous shows on the website - CLICK HERE

Website:  https://pameladwilson.com/

Are Older Americans Unwilling or Unable to Retire?

Interesting article about the changing demographics of older adults as they approach retirement. Many are still working but are they working because they have to or because they need to?
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Website: https://www.npr.org

Did you get your Flu Shot?
You may or may not have gotten your flu shot yet but what we all want to know is - Will it be effective this fly
season? - READ MORE
Website:  https://www.statnews.com

• Listen to Pamela's LIVE Weekly Program Wednesday Evenings 6PM Pacific, 7PM Mtn, 8PM Central, 9PM Eastern. 
• Listeners can participate live on this radio show by calling 866-451-1451 during the show to share stories, give opinions, and ask questions. 
• Podcasts of the weekly radio show are on the website, along with information about future radio shows.
• Radio Show link for Wednesday evenings: 
  http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-caring-generation/
•  Website: https://pameladwilson.com/