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3 Ways to Fight Scammers Targeting Your SSA Benefits

One common tactic scammers use is posing as federal agents and other law enforcement. They may claim your Social Security number is linked to a crime. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not comply with their instructions. Here are three things you can do... ...
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Maintaining Purpose Despite Dementia

Keeping those with dementia engaged often becomes difficult as their condition and symptoms progress. We all need purpose and meaning in our lives, regardless of age, ability or diagnosis. As we move through different chapters in our life, our purpose may change, but we still need purpose to give our lives meaning. Individuals with dementia are no different. ...
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5 Ways SSA.gov Saves You Time

The Social Security Administration's online tools and services save you time and make your life easier. Often, there’s no need to contact your local office. Here are five SSA webpages that can make your life easier... ...
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Community Engagement: Time + Treasure + Talent

Everyone benefits when citizens make communities vibrant and healthy places to live. Many people have talents they can share with their communities. They can leverage their talent and experience to go beyond their daily sharing of time and treasure. The more people who share time, treasure and talent, the healthier and more vibrant the community will be. ...
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Caregiver Corner: Get the Best Medical Care; Help Yourself

Many of our parents come from a generation during which they relied solely on the doctor to understand, identify and quickly know the answers to our medical concerns. The patient-doctor exchange was primarily focused on the doctor’s input, while the patient rarely questioned or added additional information. ...
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Brain Health as Part of Your Self-Care Practice

One of the positives of 2020 was an opportunity to review aspects of life that were not serving us well. I ask that you take a few moments to consider the following for your brain care and wellness as you enter 2021:
 What aspects of your life would you like to return to post-COVID-19?
 What aspects of your life would you like to reinvent, repurpose and refold back into your life following the pandemic? ...
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Practical Happiness: Simple Ways to be Happy

Feeling down? Dr. Krystal Culler reminds us that there are many ways to find small uplifts in our daily lives. Seek these moments out and work to be present in them when they occur. After all, happiness is our inside work but we can benefit from other boosts in our environment and the way in which we live our lives: Reach out to others, stay active, rest well, nourish to flourish, meditate, spend time outdoors, and express gratitude. These actions can spark inspiration to find happiness in your day and create moments of joy for yourself. ...
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The Beauty of Birth Month Flowers

Birth month flowers, like stars and gemstones, have symbolic and sentimental meanings. There's the January carnation, the April daisy and the October marigold, for starters. Find your birth month flower and see if its symbolism characterizes you. ...
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