Seniors are frequent targets of identity theft scams. EPOCH knows this, which is why it has hosted presentations on how seniors can avoid scams and protect their identities. A few reasons why seniors tend to be targeted:

A new report by the United Nations Population Fund, portrait of global aging, illustrates the rapid rate at which the elderly population is growing worldwide. With such rapid growth, we are presented with the question of how we will care for the elderly.

It’s true that people are living longer than ever. Most of us have heard that before. But many mistakenly attribute this increased longevity to technological advancement and assume most people living longer reside in the US or other wealthy countries. Not so. In fact, developing countries are actually seeing the fastest growth in their aging populations. In Africa, Asia and other regions, 2 in 3 people are 60 or older. And by 2050, the United Nations report estimates that 280 million people in developing countries will be 80 or older. The elderly population in developed countries is expected to be less than half of this, at only 122 million.

For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the word “meditation” is an image of a contorted body surrounded by burning candles. While this may strike some people as peaceful, for others it may be more painful. If the latter describes you, then it’s time to rethink what you know about meditation as science is shattering common stereotypes by uncovering its health benefits for seniors, including the ability to alleviate loneliness.

According to new census data released recently, Americans 60 or older are more likely than ever before to have a college degree. In the last five years, the number of college grads between the ages of 60-69 rose an amazing 55 percent. What’s even more amazing is that increase is nearly double the rate of increase for younger age groups, including 25-29-year-olds. These figures highlight changes in college completion in this country, which reached a record high of more than 30 percent in 2011. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said college gains make it more feasible for older individuals to work later in life because they’re more likely to hold high-skill jobs.

At EPOCH of Norton, the community goes all-out for Valentine’s Day, holding their annual Sweetheart’s Dance and even crowning a King and Queen. This year, a reporter from the Norton Mirror stopped by with a photographer to take some photos and interview a few couples, including John and Ellie Matsumuro and Mary and Walter Deiss. Below is an excerpt from the wonderful article – you can read the entire thing here: “Longtime partners recall how they met at Norton EPOCH.”