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Refusing Help (Part II) 

Accepting the effects of aging can be a tough pill to swallow. We think we must hold on tightly to our lifelong identities, or else who will we be? Some people are more willing to accept the hands of time. Others are never going to accept the changing realities of their lifespan. What can we do when a loved one cannnot admit they need help, support and assistance?   ...
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Social Security Announces New Resources for Sickle Cell Warriors

Are you a sickle cell warrior or do you know someone with sickle cell disease? An adult or child with sickle cell disease may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  ...
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Caregiver Corner: Friends Bring Benefits

If loneliness is the problem, the remedy is to build social resilience, master new skills and relearn others. You read that correctly: re-learning skills includes one we probably never thought of as a skill when we were younger: making friends. ...
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Style Stop: Spring Fashion Trends

Spring 2025 brings a fresh array of fashion trends that are both stylish and accessible. You won't want to embrace ALL of the spring trends such as hot pants! But, here's a curated selection of fashion and styling tips to help you confidently embrace the season. ...
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Busy Baby Boomer: Life as a Shell Grunt

It’s good to be a busy Boomer. Boomers have lots of ways to stay busy… probably now more than ever. One way Sue and I stay busy is to search for seashells; going on a shell grunt hunt. ...
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Dental Health & Physical Fitness: What’s the Connection?

Dental health affects overall wellness. Make oral hygiene a regular habit—just like exercising—and you will find that improved oral health will lead to improved general health and fitness. On the flipside, exercising regularly can help ensure that your teeth and gums will be there for as long as you need them. ...
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Don’t be Lured into Fake Promises

Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated psychological tactics to defraud people with "carrot" incentives; more common than "stick" threats. Don't let your guard down when an enticing opportunity lures you to seek further information. ...
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Social Security’s Top 2025 Web Pages

SSA.gov is your best resource to learn about Social Security programs and benefits and conduct business with us. Our website is designed to make it easy to find what you need. Here are our top 10 web pages. ...
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