Are big dogs dangerous pets for seniors?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read that a large percentage of orthopedic injury to the elderly is directly related to their falling while walking large animals, specifically ... Continue Reading →
Foreign radio stations help with language lessons
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Here we are, still stuck mostly at home for another winter. Looking for ways to get out, even if it’s only mentally, I’ve discovered internet radio.
It’s ... Continue Reading →
Social Security gets big benefits bump
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The news is in. Our Social Security benefit for 2022 will increase by 5.9%, slightly less than the 6.1% estimate the government put out this summer. ... Continue Reading →
Just hang up!
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It’s time for us to be rude on the phone. There, I’ve said it. “Seniors are often targeted because they tend to be trusting and polite.” So says ... Continue Reading →
Start holiday gift shopping now
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If you will have holiday shopping to do this year, you need to get started on it now. Manufacturers and store owners are saying there will be shortages. There are ... Continue Reading →
Budget to stay busy, not bored this winter
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This winter is not going to be a repeat of last year, at least not at my house. COVID will no doubt keep raging around the world, limiting our options for activities, ... Continue Reading →
Listen up: Engage your brain with podcasts
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Have you ever listened to a podcast? A podcast is a digital audio or video file you can access from the internet. Podcasts often are in a series that you can tune ... Continue Reading →
Basketballs serve as barometer
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The recreation center is open again! While they tried to do a “soft opening,” word traveled quickly.
Going to the rec center won’t be as it was before, ... Continue Reading →
Biggest raise in decades for Social Security?
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Don’t count your money before it’s in hand, of course. But word is that the Social Security increase we will see in January could be as much as 6.1%, ... Continue Reading →
We’ve gotten careless
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If you read the news, you know there are serious questions about how well the vaccines we’re been taking actually protect against COVID. Especially worrisome ... Continue Reading →
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