Feb 12 2019
Here are some updates on some of the active scams to be alert for. Best advice is to not answer an unknown phone number, or hang up if they seem suspicious. THESE ARE ALL SCAMS. MISSED JURY DUTY: A Sgt Stokes wieth LCSO and Lt. Marshall Adams say you have missed jury duty, have an …
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Feb 05 2019
Good relationships with family and friends are key components of happy, healthy and longer lives, according to a study that has been ongoing for more than 80 years. The Harvard Study of Adult Development was started in 1938 and is perhaps the longest running research program in medical history, according to Dan Weber, president of …
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Feb 05 2019
Flowers and chocolates are always fun to give and receive on Valentine’s Day, but if you are looking to shake things up with your gift-giving, there are plenty of ways to tell someone you love them. Here are unique gift ideas to really wow that special someone. • Go Somewhere: Whether it’s a pair of …
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Feb 02 2019
Proposes Changes to Antiquated Drug Pricing System – Eliminates Middlemen – Passes Discounts to Patients WASHINGTON, DC – Feb. 1 2019 – President Trump made good on his campaign promise to address the issue of skyrocketing prescription drug prices with decisive action yesterday by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Inspector General Daniel …
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Jan 29 2019
By Kathleen Zuke, National Council on Aging The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just released the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines recommend that adults move more and sit less throughout the day by engaging in a combination of aerobic activities, as well as balance training and muscle strengthening. Visit the …
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Jan 15 2019
What do you like to do in your spare time? Every January, during National Hobby Month, thousands of Americans celebrate their favorite hobbies and try out new ones. From outdoor activities like swimming or hiking, to artsy projects like painting or knitting — most of us have go-to pursuits. During this month, don’t just stick …
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Jan 08 2019
With the new year upon us, you may be looking for resolutions that will help to keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy in the year ahead. “This is the perfect time of year to consider your personal goals, and how you can make positive health choices in the coming year,” says American …
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Jan 01 2019
By Marty Coffin Evans Add Year to this and we’re off again! Just as we bid farewell to Father Time and the old, we welcome the next 12 months. What possibilities exist for us as we embrace these new days? Three R’s might become part of our lives as we begin this New Year. Consider …
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Dec 04 2018
Americans receive tens of billions of robocalls each year. Many of them are not from telemarketers, but from telescammers targeting senior citizens, says Dan Weber, President of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says the number one consumer complaint is for unwanted automated calls. During the first half of 2018, …
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Nov 13 2018
People who claim Social Security benefits before they reach full retirement age need to review the 2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to determine whether changes may temporarily reduce their benefits. For those born from 1943 to 1954, if you claim Social Security Benefits before age 66, the earning limit will increase from $17,040 in 2018 …
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Nov 06 2018
It’s that time of year again – Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Across the country, individuals with Medicare already have been bombarded with paperwork, sales pitches, and reminders – leaving many wondering where to start. This year, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is offering a handy checklist, email reminders, …
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Oct 23 2018
By Bill Levine About a decade ago, my 88-year-old dad lamented being forced to stop driving. “I should never have stopped driving. It is killing me,” he said. He even fancifully insinuated that my sister had squealed on him to the doctor, who de-licensed him, just so she could appropriate his car. From the bully …
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