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Teachers, help your students plan for their futures. The Educator Toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. ...
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Bruce Schneider from Solon discovered that a small town in Belgium was honoring tthe airmen who were part of the liberation of Europe 80 years ago. One of thse airmen was his uncle George L. Baatz, Jr., a B-24H bomber pilot. Here's part two of his story. ...
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Know the signs of elder abuse. This abuse can take many forms: physical, emotional, sexual and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. ...
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Have you received an alarming notice in the mail regarding an expiring home warranty? These notices vary in style, but the messages are the same, urging recipients to “call IMMEDIATELY” and that the letter is a “FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY.” But they are fakes. ...
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Here in Northeast Ohio, someone is considered an "older adult" when they are at least 60, often the cutoff age for group residential housing around here. Since not every residential facility allows pets, the first question you need to ask is if they accept pets for any reason. Otherwise, here are the questions you'll need to ask so you can be prepared. ...
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Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. ...
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Fern and tomato cream are two of the hottest colors this fall. Once thought of as a dull hue, fern is now a darling of the fashion world and one of the hottest runway trends for fall 2024. Tomato cream is a rich caramel brown hue that will warm up your wardrobe this season. ...
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Becoming more forgetful? Don't assume you're in for a slippery downhill slide. Current research indicates that lifestyle choices play a significant role in brain health. There's a lot you can do to push back against cognitive decline. ...
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