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October 15, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

SHOPPING FOR MEDICARE? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW PLAN FINDER

Advice for Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 By Fred Riccardi President, Medicare Rights Center October 10, 2019 Credit: Envato Elements  (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated its Medicare Plan Finder on October 9, 2019, to address one of the flaws that the Next Avenue story on October 8 had pointed out....

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October 14, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

HOW TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE AT ANY AGE

Being curious, and trying new things, can serve us all well By Angela Burton Credit: Courtesy of Angela Burton – Angela Burton and her dad watering the lawn  “Make yourself useful,” my dad used to say to me when I was seven, standing around, twisting my arms into skinny pretzels while he washed our family station wagon....

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October 10, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

7 FOOT PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE SERIOUS

These seemingly harmless conditions can signal real health issues By Jessica Dysart Happy Feet = Healthy Body? If you want to know the state of your health, try looking down. “There’s no question it’s extremely important that people pay attention to their feet,” says Dr. Terry Philbin, spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and...

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October 9, 2019/KGEZ

Quarterly Update

Jason Cronk, CEO of Immanuel Lutheran Communities, provides a quarterly update on the new online CNA training program and future campus plans.

October 9, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

Step Forward With Proper Foot Care

Foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve or circulatory disorders.

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October 8, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER GETTING BACK ON A BIKE

Aside from health benefits, today’s bicycle options make riding more comfortable By Brette Sember September 25, 2019 Credit: Martha DoranMartha Doran, 64, of Culver City, Calif., modified her bike with high handlebars, a comfy seat and other accoutrements to make it comfortable for her. Has it been years since you got on a bicycle because you remember...

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October 4, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOUSE BEFORE YOU RETIRE

These fixes could help you hook a buyer so you can move By Rodney BrooksSeptember 24, 2019 Credit: Adobe Stock Retiring boomers looking to downsize may be in for a shock when they decide to sell their homes. They may find out that the homes they’ve lived in for decades need thousands of dollars in updates...

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October 3, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

THE HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER

A conversation with Longevity Innovator and Nobel winner Elizabeth Blackburn By The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging November 16, 2018 Credit: Adobe Stock (Advances in science and public health are increasing longevity and enhancing the quality of life for people around the world. In this series of interviews with the Milken Institute Center for the...

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October 3, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

Preparing for Vitality and Resilience While Growing Older

by Jennifer Crowley BSN RN CLCP CDP The strength of a person is often measured in the ability to lift heavy objects or perform repetitive, physically exerting tasks. Western culture often emphasizes the productive and younger, active worker, with a billion-dollar anti-aging industry wrapped around everything we do. We offer encouragement of being strong when...

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October 2, 2019/Blog/Tracy Bridges

10 LIFESAVING WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS

Taking these precautions will help keep your loved ones safe By Madeline VannFrom Caring.com February 20, 2018 Credit: Adobe Stock (This article ran previously on Caring.com.) As people get older, they’re increasingly at risk for dying from extreme cold or winter-weather events, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — accounting for a significant portion of...

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