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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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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