Nov 05 2019
by Philip Kahn-Pauli October marks the annual celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month is a chance to celebrate job seekers with disabilities who are striving to work and employers who are recruiting talented employees with disabilities. The theme for NDEAM 2019 is “The Right Talent, Right Now.” Indeed, employment matters for …
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Nov 02 2019
A bill that would lower the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare Part D enrollees by requiring the program to negotiate prices and cap out-of-pocket costs was sent on October 23 to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The Ways and Means Committee became the third House panel to approve HR 3, the …
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Oct 27 2019
As the FDA considers changing ‘best by’ labels, here’s how to take control of your fridge. No one wants to waste food. Yet 90 percent of us are guilty of occasionally throwing out still-fresh food, which makes up the majority of what’s dumped in our landfills. Worse, once there, items from our fridge rot and …
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Oct 27 2019
You’ll need to plan ahead to pay for some common medical expenses. Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health needs – from hospital care to doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs. Here are some needs that aren’t a part of the program — and how you might pay for them. Opticians and …
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Oct 15 2019
National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. National Book Month is also a time to honor the country’s best books and authors. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s 15 finalists. In 2018, that will happen on October 10th. The National …
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Sep 24 2019
At Denver’s Start-up Week in September, the Aging2.0 network hosted a panel of speakers on promoting Pilots, Partnerships, & Public Relations. The panel included moderator Karen Brown with Aging2.0 Denver Chapter, Craig Dever, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Innovonics; Nigel Smith, Director of AARP Innovation Labs; Kris Hansen CEO of Western Home Communities …
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Sep 24 2019
At Denver’s Start-Up Week in September, six panelists discussed the professional caregiver crisis in Colorado moderated by Karen Brown with iAging and Aging 2.0 Denver Chapter. The panelists included Jayne Keller, VP of Operations for Christian Living Communities; Francis LeGasse, President and Chief Operations Officer for Assured Assisted Living; Katherine Wells, CEO and Founder for …
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Sep 17 2019
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Step 1: Put together a plan …
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Sep 14 2019
Seniors should be warned about this genetic testing scam reported previously in this column. Article per CBS News on September 12, 2019 The trouble began for Ken and Judy Johnson – a pair of retirees from Austin, Texas – at a Fort Lauderdale arts festival. “There was a couple of people in there saying ‘come …
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Sep 10 2019
Whether it’s a telephone call from a government impostor or a promise of free medical equipment, scam artists continue to target older adults in an attempt to get rich quick. The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging notes that current estimates suggest older Americans lose $2.9 billion each year to financial scams. Don’t be the …
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Sep 03 2019
10 Tips for Reinventing Yourself during September Is Healthy Aging Month: 1. Do not act your age or at least what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? 28? 40? Now? Picture yourself at that age and be it. Some people may say this is denial, but …
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Aug 20 2019
August is “National Eye Exam Month” and healthy vision starts with an eye exam. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you have a baseline eye exam at age 40, the time when the early signs of disease or changes in your vision may occur. A baseline screening can help identify signs of eye disease …
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