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People with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers must figure out how they’ll pay for care. Social Security benefits and services are vital to people with early-onset Alzheimer’s who are unable to work and have no other source of income. ...
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People will spend most of their adult years at work. It is important to enjoy those years. One way to turn what you love into what you do is to mix multiple interests to create new opportunities for yourself. ...
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Social connections are vital to our brain health. Here are two quick tips to prioritize our social health this month: 1) Expand your social circle; 2) Stay connected with others. Being social helps to keep our brains agile and healthy. Our brains get a workout when we are engaged in a meaningful conversation and when we are practicing active listening. ...
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It’s hard to tell if mosquitoes will be a big problem this summer, but you can take some preventative steps now to enjoy a bite-free season. Check out the lovely-scented plants that will also keep bugs at bay, pair plants with homemade repellent, and tidy up yard debris that provides homes for larvae and adult mosquitoes. Work now to have a nearly itch-free season. ...
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Your Social Security Statement now includes new fact sheets that are designed to provide clear and useful information, based on your age group and earnings. They can help you better understand Social Security programs and benefits. ...
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In this final piece of Diane Jenks' three-part series on the benefits of yoga, she discusses standing poses. Along with their benefits related to posture and balance, Diane points to modifications you can make to help yourself into, out of, and maintaining each pose. ...
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Oh, deer! The best way to avoid the shock of seeing your beautiful flowers demolished overnight by browsing deer is to deter them from entering your garden in the first place. Here are some tips for outwitting the deer whose roaming paths cross your gardens, as well as suggestions for planting what the deer don’t like. ...
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April is Financial Literacy Month, a time focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. ...
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