Here is a great reminder by Alan Edwards with Social Security Public Affairs: You probably already know that there was an increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly payments at the beginning of the year. If you receive monthly Social Security or SSI payments, you received a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment beginning […]
Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean it’s time to give exercise the cold shoulder. In-fact, for those dealing with joint-related issues, staying active is key to enjoying healthy joints all winter-long. Kelly A. Portnoff, M.D., a rheumatologist at The Portland Clinic, sees a number of patients living with autoimmune related arthritis or osteoarthritis, who […]
If you are a road warrior or a frequent flier, purchasing travel assistance in 2012 may be the most sensible way to take precaution and prepare for what could go wrong while traveling. On Call International, a company involved in the medical and travel assistance field, offers its top 12 tips for purchasing a travel […]
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said the Senior Pass and the Access Pass will still be available at national parks, “But the option of receiving a pass by mail may better suit some people.” The Senior and Access passes provide admission to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard […]
Memory loss, lack of brain clarity, or fear of memory loss is something experienced by just about every aging adult or senior citizen today! Facing these obstacle personally can cause a lot of panic, anxiety and frustration. Most aging adults think they are losing their ability to focus and remember because their brain is just […]
By Leslee Jaquette Nationwide, the incidence of diabetes is increasing. According to Bev Bromfield, program manager for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) serving Southwest Washington, one in five individuals over the age of 65 has diabetes. In 2009 it was estimated that 5.6 million Americans take insulin and that 4.5 million of those individuals have […]
By Ron Pollack, Executive Director, Families USA Experts tell us the key to making New Year’s resolutions is to make your goals realistic. So if walking a mile is a challenge, don’t tell yourself this is the year you’re going to run a marathon. Instead, how about something more attainable—something that will serve you better […]
