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I became a yoga teacher when my mother, who at the time was in her upper 80s, made a decision that "life was not worth living." She defied doctor's orders to just get up out of the chair and walk — the length of the room, to the front door, to the sidewalk, and beyond. Her choice was to remain in that chair and, of course, we know the outcome. It was disheartening, scary and incredibly sad. With her stubborn refusal to do any of it, I came to a swift decision that I would not let myself get to that point in life. ...
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Why can't a rose just be a rose? Wouldn’t it be easier to just call a petunia a petunia or a purple salvia a purple salvia? Why add all those unpronounceable Latin appendages to every plant? There’s a good reason why, and a fairly simple way to decipher those complicated add-ons. Read on... ...
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There are countless reasons why you can benefit from using your personal 'my Social Security' account. From saving you time to giving you the control, here are five that highlight why opening an account today can help you and the people you love. ...
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The Social Security Administration strives to explain your benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. This can be particularly challenging when talking about complicated programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare. If there’s a technical term or acronym that you don’t know, you can easily find the meaning in our online glossary at ssa.gov/agency/glossary. ...
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Meet our newest blogger, Patrick J. O'Connor, who will explore career options for older adults. No matter what you do — or did — we know you'll find his columns provocative and inspiring. Pat says, "Happiness at work is important to a happy life. The path to this happiness is to turn what you love into what you do." ...
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There are so many things for your grandchildren to do with sidewalk chalk! Playing with sidewalk chalk reinforces the learning of color skills and also improves dexterity. Very little preparation is required for hours of colorful fun and contagious joy. ...
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We take pride in having provided vital benefits and services to this great nation for 85 years. America has a diverse population with a variety of needs. With our diverse population in mind, we’ve created webpages that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about our programs and services. ...
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During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities. Although you can do most of your business with us online, we know that service channel isn’t right for everyone. You can still count on us by phone. If you have a critical situation and we cannot help you with by phone or online, we may be able to schedule an appointment for you. ...
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