The Resurgence of Multigenerational Households
Multigenerational households are popping up in neighborhoods across America. The factors are two-fold: The COVID pandemic, coupled with economic concerns.
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The Benefits of Age: 50+ Adults Report Higher Levels of Happiness During Pandemic
The physical and emotional pitfalls of COVID-19 run deep on many levels, but here’s some light to shed on all the darkness, especially for the 50+ crowd.
Leave No Covid-19 Dose Behind
Covid-19 vaccines are a precious item these days. And scarce, too, unfortunately. Not one dose should ever be wasted.
Why the Arts are Essential to Our Wellbeing
Have you turned to the arts during this global pandemic? Whether it’s painting, crafting, reading or watching films and TV, the arts have had a crucial role in making many of us feel better. Have you thought about creating art yourself? It’s easier than you think! Joshua Vickery of CFC Arts offers encouragement for tapping into your creative side.
Caring for Caregivers
An estimated 44 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. provide more than $490 billion in unpaid labor each year. Yet, so many caregivers go unnoticed, unappreciated and unsupported. Alexandra Drane is working to change that.
Florida Blue Medicare: On the Forefront of Innovative Care
Growing Bolder checks in with President of Florida Blue Medicare Kathy Feeny to discuss the swift and innovative actions Florida Blue Medicare has put in place in order to quickly address members’ shifting needs during the pandemic.
COVID-19’s Impact on Florida’s Agricultural Economy
Growing Bolder touches base with Tyra Phillips, Executive Director of the Dade County Farm Bureau, to discuss the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on Florida’s agricultural economy and what the future holds.
The Reconnection of Generations
Growing Bolder touches base with Corita Brown, the Director of Innovation & Learning at Encore.org, to learn more about the ways we can all work towards a better intergenerational connection.
Staying Sharp With Online Learning
Have you considered online classes? While we’re all stuck at home, it’s a great opportunity to take advantage of the endless opportunities for online learning. One of the keys to successful aging, even in the face of a global pandemic, is to never stop learning.
Recovering Orlando’s Economy
Orlando Economic Partnership President/CEO Tim Giuliani updates us on the measures being taken to recover Orlando’s economy, and provides insight on his role as co-chair of Mayor Demings’ Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.
How You Can Help Your Community
Growing Bolder touches base with Susan Forbes, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for OneBlood, to discuss how OneBlood has adapted during the pandemic and how you can help your community.
Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez
Growing Bolder touches base with Mayor Suarez about his personal experience with COVID-19 and his city’s efforts to flatten the curve. Plus, he shares his experience with donating his plasma, becoming one of the nation’s first and certainly most high-profile convalescent plasma donors.