What lured us back to the senior center?

#Middlebury #Seniors The too-young staffers at the senior center finally figured out that we’re not coming back until COVID is gone. And it’s not gone. In some areas it’s ... Continue Reading →

Food banks help seniors survive inflation

#Middlebury #Seniors #FoodBank Recent government figures outlined food price increases for one month. The numbers are grim. Fruits and vegetables went up 2.3%, the highest since 2010. ... Continue Reading →

Odds are your pantry holds expired food

#Middlebury #Seniors #ExpiredFood Is it time to go through your pantry and look for any expired food items that might have been purchased over the past two years? You might be surprised. ... Continue Reading →

COVID phone scams abound

#Middlebury #Seniors Thieves and scammers will do nearly anything to help us part with our dollars. In the latest one, as I write this, the thieves want to help me get the free COVID ... Continue Reading →

Breaking news alert! Turn off the television

#Middlebury #Seniors I learned a lesson this week when I discovered I’d spent over 10 hours glued to the news on television. Afterward, I was depressed and full of anxiety. I ... Continue Reading →

Social Security benefit increased less than inflation

#Middlebury #Seniors #SocialSecurity We’ve now experienced our 2022 Social Security benefit amount for a couple of months, the 5.9% increase. How are you doing? The problem is ... Continue Reading →

Lists help during COVID wait

#Middlebury #Seniors An unscientific poll of senior friends and neighbors revealed just what we’ve accomplished during the past two years of this pandemic. The answer: not much. Mostly, ... Continue Reading →

How well do you know your iPhone?

#Middlebury #Seniors Did you know there is a flashlight on your iPhone? I just found mine. Courtesy of BoomerTECH Adventures online, I’ve not only learned that there is a flashlight, ... Continue Reading →

Consider requirements before you sign up for senior discounts

#Middlebury #SeniorDiscounts We all want to save a dollar every place we can. Discounts aimed at seniors are a good way to get our attention, but now and then it’s just not a ... Continue Reading →

You can rebuild lost muscle

#Middlebury #Seniors A show of hands: How many of us feel that we’ve lost muscle strength during the pandemic? Unfortunately, the answer is that many of us have, and we’re ... Continue Reading →