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Acting Social Security Commissioner Responds to President’s 2024 Fiscal Budget

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The Budget details a blueprint to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the deficit by ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share—all while …

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National Slam the Scam Day

On National Slam the Scam Day on March 9 and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam! Be sure to report all scams to local authorities and Social Security! …

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Medicare and Medicaid Fully Cover Preventive Vaccines!

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained an important piece of money-saving health care news for older adults: Vaccines covered under Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicaid are free in 2023. This means there are no more co-payments or deductibles to meet for any vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices …

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Fun Valentine Facts

Valentines Day falls on 14th February every year. It is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day! It is thought that Valentines Day is on this day because a priest called Valentine was performing secret marriages behind the back of Emperor Claudius II of Rome who banned marriage because he thought that unmarried soldiers fought much …

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Colorado Cities Named Among Best Places to Live!

For the last nine years, Livability editors and data scientists have combined our great love of cities and data to create our annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. This year, Livability examined more than 2,300 cities based on more than 50 data points that are grouped into eight categories, …

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Here’s To A Brighter 2023!

Take time to embrace the New Year with all the transitions and opportunities yet to be experienced. Who knows what surprises will come during these next months? Stay open to the unexpected. It provides for a more positive outcome. Transitions will come inevitably with challenges. Jobs change, as do school levels. Families welcome new members …

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‘Tis the Season for Family Gatherings

At a recent Dementia Together “SPECAL®” (pronounced “speckle”) workshop, we discussed how loved ones with dementia sometimes withdraw or become agitated during family gatherings. The assumption is often made, “it’s just part of the disease.” At Dementia Together, we agree: Withdrawal or expressions of agitation are part of disease. The dis-ease of trying to navigate …

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Christmas Traditions in the U.S.

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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Six Pains of Holiday Shipping

Unlike Santa, most of us don’t have elves to take care of properly packing up holiday packages. With shipping deadlines coming up quickly, it’s time to start thinking about getting those presents in the mail. If you don’t know where to begin with sending gifts across town or around the world, read on for the …

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Tis the Season to Save on Holiday Essentials

This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more! Spend more time creating memories and less time preparing with a few tips from experts at Dollar General. One of the best parts of the holidays may be seeing the excited …

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Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill

This winter, residential energy bills could rise as much as 54% over last year. According to data from the Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate, Xcel Energy bills for the average household are projected to be about $177 in December, up from $115 last year. In the winter, access to affordable heating is essential. …

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Healthy Aging

Contemporary approaches to healthy living, with an increasing attentiveness to social determinants of health and the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being. This link is external to health.gov., hold potential — even real promise — to provide us with longer and greaterquality lives, especially through our later years. Focusing and sustaining meaningful action in support …

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