Pricey new drug means higher Part B premiums

#Middlebury #Seniors The Medicare Part B monthly premium is going up in 2022 by $21.60, one of the biggest increases ever. One reason for the increase, they say, is the massive cost ... Continue Reading →

Christmas dinner moves indoors

#Middlebury #Seniors Those in power at the senior center have now decreed that we will have the annual Christmas dinner indoors instead of out in the parking lot. This flash of brilliance ... Continue Reading →

Are big dogs dangerous pets for seniors?

#Middlebury #Health 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

#Middlebury #Seniors 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

#Middlebury #Seniors #SocialSecurity 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!

#Middlebury #Seniors 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

#Middlebury #Seniors 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

#Middlebury #Seniors 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

#Middlebury #Seniors 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

#Middlebury #Seniors 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 →