NIH tips help reduce risk of hyperthermia.

Source: National Institutes of Health

As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively Continue reading →

With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019 being recognized on June 15th it is the perfect time to shed light on this very serious world wide issue. The day came about as a result of UN resolution 66/127 and Continue reading →

Saturday, September 22, 2018

The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. National, state, and local partners collaborate to educate others about the impact of falls, share fall Continue reading →

Courtesy of ssa.gov Posted on July 12, 2018 by Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

Retirement doesn’t have the same meaning for everyone. Some people plan to retire and never work again. Some people plan for second careers in Continue reading →

July is a good time to get acquainted or refresh your knowledge with your Social Security and Medicare coverage.

Let’s take a few minutes and review the information provided so that you can better navigate Social Security and Medicare

Get Continue reading →

With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2018 being recognized on June 15th it is the perfect time to shed light on this very serious world wide issue. The day came about as a result of UN resolution 66/127 and Continue reading →

Soon Medicare Will Be Issuing New ID Cards – Good News for Seniors!

Medicare ID cards will remove Social Security numbers in 2018.

Medicare is preparing to stop using Social Security numbers for identification and will send new cards to Continue reading →

National Healthcare Decisions Day

April 16-22, 2018

“It always seems too early, until it’s too late.

We believe that the place for this to begin is at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit—with the people we love, before Continue reading →

Home health services

This month we will highlight information about Home Health Services and how it affects you as recipient. Please make sure you have a thorough conversation with your physician when he/she indicates that you need home health care Continue reading →