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Larry Bell and Chet Vaugn both worked at NASA during the heyday of the moon missions; now they’re working to make sure NASA retirees are properly honored when they pass.
NASA Veterans Honor Contributors to the American Space Program

Larry Bell and Chet Vaugn both worked at NASA during the heyday of the moon missions; now they’re working to make sure NASA retirees are properly honored when they pass.

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There’s something timeless and healing about the ocean. The sound of waves, the salty breeze, the endless horizon—it all seems to invite rest, reflection, and renewal. For older adults considering retirement destinations, living near the ocean isn’t just a dream; it can bring real physical, emotional, and social benefits.
The Ocean Effect: Why Retiring Near the Coast Benefits Older Adults

There’s something timeless and healing about the ocean. The sound of waves, the salty breeze, the endless horizon—it all seems to invite rest, reflection, and renewal. For older adults considering retirement destinations, living near the ocean isn’t just a dream; it can bring real physical, emotional, and social benefits.

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It is hurricane season in Texas which means it is time to pull out your checklist and make sure you are prepared. Hurricane preparation is especially important for seniors, but even more for those seniors who may have unique medical, mobility, or communication needs. Here is a comprehensive list of hurricane preparedness tips for seniors, covering planning, supplies, safety, and communication.‍
9 Ways Seniors Should Prepare for Hurricane Season

It is hurricane season in Texas which means it is time to pull out your checklist and make sure you are prepared. Hurricane preparation is especially important for seniors, but even more for those seniors who may have unique medical, mobility, or communication needs. Here is a comprehensive list of hurricane preparedness tips for seniors, covering planning, supplies, safety, and communication.

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In 2017, researchers at Cambridge University reported hip-hop to be an effective treatment for neurological illness that could even improve brain function. How? The reasons are similar to the well documented benefits of any music therapy that soothes pain or distress. However, they found different types of music seemed to stimulate different parts of the brain. The Cambridge researchers found that rapping, or "free styling" puts a rapper's brain in what is called a "flow state" which stimulates the areas of the brain responsible for emotion, language, motivation, motor function, and motor processing.
Can rap music improve brain function in older adults?! Experts say YES!

With a wide array of clean, uplifting rap music available, experts are now suggesting older adults dip their toes in the hip-hop waters and enjoy the cognitive benefits the music style offers.

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