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 →

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 →

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 →

Don’t disregard AARP

#Middlebury #Seniors #AARP Starting when we reach age 50, our mailbox becomes flooded with frequent invitations to join AARP. At that age, we don’t want to hear about anything ... Continue Reading →

Reconsider seniors-only grocery shopping

#Middlebury #Seniors #GroceryShopping If you’ve been depending on grocery delivery or curbside pickup for the past two years, you might not know this: Many stores are continuing ... Continue Reading →

Here’s how I saved on prescription drugs

#Middlebury #Seniors #Prescriptions #GoodRx The price of prescription drugs has, like everything else, inched up. In some cases, the cost has made a massive, sudden jump, and it comes ... Continue Reading →