Elderly and the Right to Vote Despite Physical and Mental Disabilities

In today’s political climate, we are bombarded with many choices and a lot of information.  Many of us want to make educated decisions and spend time sifting through the information so that we can make the best choices for our families and communities. We want our votes to reflect our wishes for our local, state, […]

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The 7 Worst Things You Can Do to Your Heart

These mistakes put your ticker in danger. It’s time to take aim against them   Smoking, overeating and drinking are among the seven deadly sins for your heart. | It’s easy to spot a heart-health fanatic. She’s the one jogging down the side of the road, wearing tight pants and a heart monitor, then slipping into House […]

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Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress for Seniors

The holidays can be a stressful time for those with even the most rock-solid constitution. Many of us fail to acknowledge the increase in stress levels that the holidays can inflict on senior family members. We arrange trips and visits with family members who don’t otherwise get to spend time with the elders during other times […]

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How to Recognize a Robocall

 Listen for these key phrases related to jury duty and Social Security by Doug Shadel, AARP, April 10, 2019 GETTY IMAGES   Jury Duty Scam What they’ll say: “Hello, this is Officer Garrison from the police department. It is my duty to inform you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest as a result […]

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Breast Cancer Statistics in Older Women

Did you know that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women? Here’s a troubling statistic about breast cancer in older women – half of all women recently diagnosed with breast cancer are over 60, and a fifth are older than 70, according to Harvard Health . While research continues to make remarkable advances […]

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