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Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman

Gerontologist Michael Pessman brings a wealth of expertise to the table, with years of dedicated research and hands-on experience in understanding the challenges and needs of older adults. His deep knowledge of aging, combined with his commitment to improving the quality of life for older people, makes him an ideal host for a newsletter focused on this vital population.

Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending September 12, 2026

Sep 12, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending September 12, 2026

A 104-year-old finally retired. Your raise is coming — so is the premium that eats it.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending September 5, 2026

Sep 5, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending September 5, 2026

Social Security, sex, Medicare, and a man who fell 71 times on a mountain and got back up — proof that growing older isn't for the faint of heart.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending August 29, 2026

Aug 29, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending August 29, 2026

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending August 22, 2026

Aug 22, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending August 22, 2026

Your COLA might shrink. Costco wants your Medicare card. And a 117-year-old just outlived all of us.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending August 15, 2026

Aug 15, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older Adults — Week Ending August 15, 2026

The tax 'win' that isn't. Your insurer might be ghosting you. And yes, Older Adults are getting high for science.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending August 8, 2026

Aug 8, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending August 8, 2026

Sanders' $2,400 Social Security fix, 13 extra dementia-free years, and the AI question every exhausted caregiver is asking.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending August 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending August 1, 2026

Social Security's countdown, dementia's hidden early sign, and the truths about aging no one's saying out loud.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 25, 2026

Jul 25, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 25, 2026

Monks Live Longer. So Does This 108-Year-Old Driver. SS's August shake-up to a $185K Healthcare Bill.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 18, 2026

Jul 18, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 18, 2026

Longer life, sharper mind, lower Medicare costs, and museums that keep you young — this week's best news on aging well.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 11, 2026

Jul 11, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 11, 2026

Broke benefits. Broken systems. One dinner party that could add years to your life. This week's Ager Nation pulls no punches.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 4, 2026

Jul 4, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending July 4, 2026

Medicare changes, cognitive decline, heatwave safety tech, and more — all signal, no noise.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 27, 2026

Jun 27, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 27, 2026

Medicare caps, Social Security fixes, solo agers, PACE, longevity secrets, and more — everything aging, nothing overlooked.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 20, 2026

Jun 20, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 20, 2026

Social Security surprises, brain-boosting habits, and Opal Lee's powerful Juneteenth message.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 13, 2026

Jun 13, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 13, 2026

Social Security shake-ups, Medicare myths, a 100-year-old at prom, and the quiet truth about loneliness—the aging news worth your time.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 6, 2026

Jun 6, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending June 6, 2026

Social Security changes, healthcare savings, and the brain doctor's longevity routine — all in this week's edition.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
An Evening Worth Showing Up For: Aging with Purpose, Resilience & Connection

Jun 5, 2026

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An Evening Worth Showing Up For: Aging with Purpose, Resilience & Connection

A free virtual event on June 9th that just might change how you see the road ahead.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 30, 2026

May 30, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 30, 2026

This week: your Medicare money, the $58B benefits gap, why older Americans are un-retiring, and the diet tweak that could make you biologically younger.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 23, 2026

May 23, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 23, 2026

From Social Security predictions to Medicare shakeups, Blue Zones to breakthrough research — tonight's most important stories on aging, curated for you.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 16, 2026

Social Security updates and Medicare benefits to the healing power of the arts, caregiver wellness, longevity tips, and more — we've got the stories that matter most to you.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 9, 2026

Medicare safety, aging at home, David Attenborough's 100th, and the best states where older workers thrive — we've got the stories that matter most to you!

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman

Ager Nation Newsletter

Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending May 2, 2026

From Medicare battles to Social Security wins, therapy surges to caregiving crises — this week's most important stories on older adults, curated for you.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending April 25, 2026

Apr 25, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending April 25, 2026

From Medicare nutrition coverage to rising Medigap costs and caregiver retirement support—this week’s Ager Nation covers what’s shaping aging in America.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman

Ager Nation Newsletter

Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending April 18, 2026

Apr 18, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending April 18, 2026

From rising costs to fraud alerts and longevity tips. The most important stories on older adults—curated for you.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Ager Nation: What Matters in Aging — April 11, 2026

Apr 11, 2026

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Ager Nation: What Matters in Aging — April 11, 2026

From housing affordability to aging tests and healthy living tips. The most important stories on older adults—curated for you.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending April 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026

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Top 10 News Stories on Older People — Week Ending April 4, 2026

From Medicare debates to longevity and healthy aging tips. The Stories Every Older Adult Should Know This Week.

Michael Pessman
Michael Pessman
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