Colleges offer free courses

#Middlebury #FreeCollegeCourses In an attempt to keep brain cells active this winter, I have signed up for a college course. The good news is that it’s all online and it’s ... Continue Reading →

Scammers use the Omicron vaccine

#Middlebury #Omicron The latest scam against seniors appears to have started the very day the new COVID Omicron vaccine was announced as being approved by the Food and Drug Administration. ... Continue Reading →

Make meals with what you have

#Middlebury #Meals I learned of a neighborhood group, six seniors who are trying to keep themselves fed against all odds. They’ve come up with a brilliant plan: At the end of ... Continue Reading →

Take charge of multiple drug prescriptions

#Middlebury #Seniors #MultiplePrescriptions While using a different pharmacy to get a much lower drug cost has one definite benefit, there also is a potential problem: A new pharmacist ... Continue Reading →

Build muscles with strength training

#Middlebury #Seniors #StrengthTraining Strength training is one of the best things we can do for ourselves to maintain strong bones, increase muscle strength and improve mobility, balance ... Continue Reading →

Get ready for Medicare open enrollment

#Middlebury #Medicare #OpenEnrollment Before we know it, that yearly event will be here – when we have to decide what to do about our Medicare plans between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 for ... Continue Reading →

Another Covid winter lies ahead

#Middlebury #Covid We’re in our third summer of the Covid pandemic and another winter is coming. Think about that statement for a minute. Did any of us imagine, back in the summer ... Continue Reading →

Games train the brain

#Seniors Cognitive brain training can keep our cognitive abilities functioning better for 10 years. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) is not ... Continue Reading →

Learn ways to manage stress

#Middlebury #Seniors #Stress An informal poll of senior friends makes one thing clear: We are anxious and stressed, and no, it isn’t getting any better. Turn on the news and there’s ... Continue Reading →

Phone, internet discounts help those with low incomes

#Middlebury #Seniors Have you heard of Lifeline? Started many years ago to help low-income individuals with their phone costs, it’s been expanded to include internet at home, ... Continue Reading →