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If you have applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can check the status online using your free personal 'my Social Security' account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at ssa.gov/myaccount. ...

How we talk about aging matters just as much as how we feel about aging. Every May, Older Americans Month celebrates the contributions of older adults with the theme, "Flip the Script on Aging." It reminds us how words can negatively reinforce outdated or dismissive perceptions of aging. ...

At a recent doctor's appointment, my provider asked me about how much alcohol I drink. Honestly, it depends. I host patio cocktail parties in the summer, and hit a winery now and then. I'm a big fan of holiday mimosas. No big deal; I can take it or leave it. But as a 65-year-old with a history of cancer, the statistics were clear and worth a warning. Her advice: don't drink at all, or limit yourself to an occasional cocktail. Margarita Mondays are going to have to be alcohol-free for me. ...

Local farmers markets are starting to gear up, and that means it's time to apply for a free voucher to take advantage of locally grown veggies, fruits, herbs and more. We include a long list of local farmers markets for you to visit. ...

Do you think you're smart, or at least good with trivia? Then you should have joined a Mind Challenge for the New Majority trivia team at your local community or senior center. The next best thing? Watching the teams compete over the next two months. ...

A carefully crafted estate plan that accounts for family relationship issues is the first step to reducing potential legal challenges when administering your estate. ...

Con artists are sending fake “wrong number” texts, hoping to lure victims into a conversation before leading them into a scam. Don't respond! Instead, take these steps... ...

Can somethng simple as a walk outside boost your mood? Absolutely. Here's why, according to a Cleveland Clinic psychologist. ...