Origami Crane
Exclusively Premieres
"Turn Around"
via Substream Magazine
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New York, NY - August 30, 2018 - Indie-pop trio, Origami Crane, is exclusively premiering their newest single "Turn Around" via Substream Magazine today! Give the track a spin here: https://bit.ly/2LHz6J7.
"Turn Around" was recorded by Grammy-nominated Brent Kolatalo (Ariana Grande, Kanye West) and Arthur Indrikovs (Calvin Harris, Florence + The Machine). On the track, bassist Noah Wilson shares, "'Turn Around' is a super fun dance tune, inspired by an early experience we had after moving to NYC, where one of our members - who will not be named - was rejected by a pretty girl at a show."
Origami Crane met when the three members were students at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and after crossing the country multiple times as members of different pop, soul, and rock bands, the three decided it was their turn to create a band of their own. In the summer of 2017, they packed up a van with everything they could possibly fit, and drove from Denver to NYC with the vision of Origami Crane in mind.
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Origami Crane is Jake Fine (vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer), Noah Wilson (bass, synthesizer), and Max McEwen (percussion and backup vocals).
For more information, and to keep up with Origami Crane:
https://www.instagram.com/oc_band/
https://www.facebook.com/origamicranemusic/
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By Carol Marak
Chief Public Relations Officer, Aging Alone Spokesperson & Advocate
Published: Aug 14, 2018.
If you're hoping to live to 100, you need to watch more than your diet. A study of people in remote Italian villages who lived past 90 found that they tended to have certain psychological traits in common, including stubbornness and resilience.
According to psychologist Susan Pinker, the Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? It's not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders healthy -- it's their emphasis on close personal relationships and face-to-face interactions.
The older adults tended to also possess traits such as controlling, domineering and stubborn. But the oldest old, 90 to 100-somethings also displayed qualities of resilience and adaptability to change. These older folks have lived through tough circumstances like depressions, migrations, and losing loved ones to death.
Most of the older adults were still active, working in their homes and on the land, giving them a purpose in life even after they reached old age.
AARP believes the number of centenarians will grow twelvefold between 2000 and 2060. And if you're one, you will need a means to thrive and be able to afford to live the life you want to live.
Health - Your health has more to do with the choices you make each day. Begin to embrace a culture of health that focus more on preventing disease and well-being throughout life.
Wealth - Plan ahead so you don't outlive your money. Build your savings to afford to live the life you want to live. It's not about saving for financial hardship.
Self - Challenge outdated attitudes and stereotypes about aging. More positive self-perceptions of aging associated with living longer with less disability.
Another study found that centenarians disprove the ageist myth "the older you get, the sicker you get." The oldest old live 90-95% of their very long lives in excellent health, only to experience illnesses in the very last few years of their lives. Thus, it appears that in order to live to 100, one must age slowly and delay and/or escape age-associated diseases. How they achieve the survival advantage is still a mystery though it is becoming increasingly clear that a substantial genetic advantage plays a role in their ability to live 20-25 years beyond average life expectancy.
Current genetic studies of centenarian siblings may identity of some of these genes in the near future. Identifying such genes may yield new information about how people age differently and what regulates differences in susceptibilities to various diseases associated with aging.
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Carol Marak, aging advocate and editor at Seniorcare.com. She's earned a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Gerontology from UC Davis, School of Gerontology.
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Technology to Help Age in Place
Aging Matters
Last week we published the preliminary data from an academic research project. It's purpose: To explore the predictors of well-being throughout the life course and advance care planning among older adults who identify with the term elder orphan (aging along with limited support) in the U.S.
Over 500 members from the Elder Orphan Facebook Group participated in the mixed methods study. Members are more educated than most (71% have at least a bachelor's degree - compared to 32% of the general population,) are 98% female and have proactively joined the group to discuss issues facing aging alone. Read the study here /featured/aging-alone-study/.
Other discoveries made that were of little surprise was the number of participants who prefer aging at home (49%) over any other place. The second most in demand was living in a tiny house community (29%) with like-minded neighbors.
According to AARP, 90% of older adults nationwide want to remain living in their homes for as long as possible, yet U.S. Census data suggest that many homes are not designed to accommodate the needs of aging homeowners. What's needed are modifications that help with accessibility concerns like walk-in tubs, single-level homes, bathrooms connected with the bedroom, and stepped entries.
Falls is another issue for those who age in place. We found 28 percent of the participants have fallen in the last six months. Older adults take bad tumbles and slips because illnesses and physical conditions can lessen strength and balance. Plus, the side effects of some medicines can upset balance. Medicines for depression, sleep problems and high blood pressure often cause falls.
These are the reasons technology companies now focus a lot of attention on the senior market. Just this week, the acquisition of GreatCall by Best Buy is a significant indicator of the growing role for tech in the longevity market.
The Amazon Alexa and Echo help seniors control the lights and the thermostat in homes. And many even ask Alexa to remind them to take medications. Useful technologies like these give seniors a great deal of independence and peace of mind.
Since the average cost of a nursing home averages $95,000 a year, while assisted-living and in-home care tops $45,000 annually, according to a 2017 Genworth Financial report. These exorbitant costs are driving innovation in technology. However, technology offers more than the tools to live independently but also, the connectedness with faraway family and friends.
Older adults want autonomy, irrespective of age and technology is the answer for that. If it's your goal to remain in the home and be safe, independent and connected, have patience for more solutions to evolve.
The good news, technology will become easier and more fun to use.
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Carol Marak, aging advocate and editor at Seniorcare.com. She's earned a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Gerontology from UC Davis, School of Gerontology.
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Your Arthritis Tools and Resources
Aging Matters
Living with a chronic illness takes planning and special care. But living with Arthritis is painful, disruptive, and stops us from leading active, healthy lifestyles. It leaves the body with swollen joints and stiffness. It makes one more susceptible to serious mental conditions like depression and loneliness and one must fight harder to find relief. The Arthritis Foundation offers simple and effective ways to conquer the fight and take control of the condition.
The National Center for Health Statistics claims that 76.2 million, or 26 percent of Americans, suffer from chronic pain and over half of those live with a form of arthritis. Arthritis Foundation offers these tips to better handle pain.
Pain medications are found in prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies and each are effective when used properly. However, as with all meds, there are possible side effects and risks. If you want to explore alternative pain relief therapies, there are options like meditation, topical creams, steroid injections and wearing special shoes. For more information click here.
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Carol Marak, aging advocate and editor at Seniorcare.com. She's earned a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Gerontology from UC Davis, School of Gerontology.
