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Let's try something different as uncertainty continues on many fronts. Caregivers can get overloaded with information, resources and things we should be doing. Consider these no-nonsense, no-hassle, no-cost coping ideas. ...
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What happens when people leave college without graduating? Much of what they do can be referred to as zigzagging, which is moving from job to job, trying out different career paths. So how do they turn what they love into what they do, and what can we learn from them? ...
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There are things we can do to intentionally practice focusing and building upon the positive. When we look for something good, we can always find it. Our brains are on a feedback loop. Small adjustments can keep our thoughts from spiraling down and help us feel happier. ...
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As tax-prep season approaches, receiving your annual Social Security Benefit Statement just got easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form mailed each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received in the previous year. You can use this information when you file your tax return. ...
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Aching joints? Over 50% of those age 65 or older have osteoarthritis. This degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee and thumb joints. Is there anything that can be done to take better care of our joints? ...
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If you're motivated this New Year to lose some weight, make sure you don't also lose your money by falling into a weight-loss scam. Guard against being deceived by products that don't work as advertised, cause unwanted side effects, or trap you into paying hidden monthly subscription fees. ...
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Did you know that you can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to retire? And it takes less than 10 minutes! If you want to start receiving Medicare at age 65, you must apply for Medicare no earlier than three months before your 65th birthday and no later than three months after that birthday. ...
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Reality Check: You can't blame a slowing metabolism due to aging for your weight gain. Studies show that metabolism slows as we get older simply because we are leading a more sedentary lifestyle. Blame inactivity for those decreasing metabolic rates. The good news is that we can do something about it! ...
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