Aug 13 2019
August is International Peace Month and a time to reflect on the First World War. On August 16, 1926, TIME Magazine wrote: “At Rheims, martyred memorial city of World War destruction, 4,000 pacifists from 30 countries assembled last week for the Fifth International Democratic Peace Conference. Nine hundred of the delegates were young Germans, representing …
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Aug 06 2019
By Sheryl Kraft, original full content published on mysocalledmidlife.net August is Wellness Month, and more specifically, Wednesday, August 15, is National Relaxation Day! And yes, every day should be wellness day, but too many of us let self-care and wellness take a back seat in our busy live. If you already practice wellness, then maybe …
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Aug 02 2019
Vacationers are out in droves in summer. “That’s why many seniors opt to hold off on taking their vacations until the fall,” says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “July and August, when school is out, are peak months for family travel. Planes, trains and highways are packed with travelers …
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Jul 16 2019
While we all get bored from time to time, it’s important to know that chronic boredom may be bad for health, as experts have found it can be associated with depression, anxiety and bad habits like smoking & overeating. July is Anti-Boredom Month, and the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies and interests, while giving …
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Jul 09 2019
As the summer reaches peak temperatures in July, Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month as a way to cool off and enjoy the nation’s favorite frozen treat with friends and family. Ice cream has historically been a key feature of American communities. According to an International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) survey, most ice cream companies …
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Jul 09 2019
FCC robocall ruling offers hope; in the meantime, just hang up on dodgy callers, says AMAC Report shows 5 million seniors lose $27.4 a year to phone scammers Seniors may get robocall relief if a new Federal Communications Commission [FCC] ruling prompts phone companies to implement technologies that automatically block them. Dan Weber, an advocate …
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Jul 02 2019
The best way to avoid a potentially blinding fireworks injury is by attending a professional, public fireworks show rather than purchasing fireworks for home use. If you attend or live near a professional fireworks show: • Respect safety barriers, follow all safety instructions and view fireworks from at least 500 feet away. • Do not …
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Jun 25 2019
Drug abuse has a long history in the United States since 1971 under the Nixon administration. The federal drug budget continues to increase from $23.8 billion in 2013 to over $27.7 billion in 2018. The current administration is taking a hardline approach on drug use. In addition to drugs crossing the border from Mexico, the …
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Jun 18 2019
When visiting one of the stunningly diverse 419 national park sites nationwide, experts say it is important to recognize the individuals who have spoken up over the decades to protect and enhance these incredible places, as well as the work that is still needed. “It’s difficult to imagine what the U.S. would be like without …
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Jun 11 2019
You are probably aware that the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) is sending out new Medicare cards to all Medicare recipients. This will happen between April 2018 and April 2019. It may not surprise you to know that there are already people using this situation to run scams on Medicare recipients. Medicare beneficiaries should keep …
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Jun 11 2019
According to the National Council on Aging, Americans retiring today are living longer, with significantly less money saved, amid ever-increasing costs. In addition, older adults are frequently targeted by scam artists because they are thought to be vulnerable and have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. In April, Walmart and NCOA announced …
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Jun 04 2019
By Angela Cortez, AARP Colorado On May 16, Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB19-005, Import Prescription Drugs From Canada, a bill sponsored by Senators Joann Ginal and Robert Rodriguez, and Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Coloradans by importing them from Canada. “AARP strongly supported the legislation and …
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