Jan 10 2022
The New Year has begun and while you may have set resolutions for yourself, have you also set them for your furry family member? Just like you, a loving pet could benefit from improvements made to their daily wellness routine. To start off the year right, here are some ideas which will help promote a …
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Jan 02 2022
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? As one year ends and a new one begins it’s a chance for a fresh start. Many people set goals such as starting new diets and exercise routines, however, they’re often restrictive and unsustainable. This can lead to quitting your resolutions just a few weeks into the new year. …
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Jan 01 2022
Greetings – Alas – time flew by too quickly so this is a combined November/December Scambuster. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are ready for a Happy New Year! Now is the time to really have your scam radar up – lots of scams taking advantage of gift buying and on-line shopping, …
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Dec 20 2021
In the United States, the holiday season brings families together. Families get together, enjoy a Christmas dinner, listen to festive music, and give each other gifts. American traditions vary by family, but here are several popular traditions celebrated by Americans. On Christmas eve, Santa arrives with his reindeer sleigh, slides through the chimney, and loads …
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Dec 20 2021
Too many senior citizens come down with a case of Holiday Blues this time of the year. It’s not a very “jolly” season – especially if you’re old and living alone. The National Council on Aging [NCOA] estimates that 28% or more of folks in the 65-plus segment of the population live alone and while …
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Dec 13 2021
In November, the Colorado Gerontological Society held a virtual online seminar on “Using Telehealth for Medicare Users.” Telehealth is the virtual service of providing medical care for patients remotely using either the telephone or Internet video services. In rural areas, only telephone service may be available. However, in towns or cities, video services are available …
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Dec 06 2021
Many of us can’t wait to get out to the mall and retail centers — we’ve been cooped up for too long and now we want to make up for that lost time. The mall is a great place to get into the holiday spirit, do some shopping, snack on goodies, and enjoy the decorations. …
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Dec 06 2021
The holiday season brings out the Elder Fraud scammer, warns AMAC. Tis the season to be jolly and for seniors to beware of fraudsters who target the elderly this time of the year. What makes older folk more susceptible to becoming targets for scammers during the holiday season? The consensus is that the older we …
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Nov 26 2021
Be aware of fake websites during the holiday shopping season! There has been a rash of fake websites appearing during the holiday shopping season, especially during the Black Friday and later holiday shopping online scams. After investigating fake websites, phishing and other fraudulent websites, they are actually easy to identify as most of them have …
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Nov 22 2021
You’ve probably heard a lot about wellness in the past few years from “wellness initiatives” in the workplace to fitness classes promising that they will “restore your wellness.” Healthcare plans emphasize wellness now too. Medicare covers an annual wellness visit as well as a variety of other preventive health services. But what exactly is wellness, …
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Nov 15 2021
More than 350 Sites Across the Country and Around the World Already Signed Up to “Go Teal” to Raise Awareness and Show Support On November 4, sites in all 50 states and around the world will light up in teal for Alzheimer’s awareness as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Light the World …
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Nov 15 2021
The ever-evolving mission of the U.S. military means service members are often on the move. As demonstrated by recent events in Afghanistan, Haiti and in the wake of Hurricane Ida, dedicated service members put their lives on the line whenever and wherever they are deployed at home or abroad. Being activated for relief efforts in …
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