By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Are nursing homes really a safe place for seniors to live? According to a Sept. 18 article by Judith Graham
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America Woefully Unprepared to Deal with Its Aging Population
By George Chapman The New York Times recently ran an article on the pending healthcare crisis facing the country as we age. There is
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need
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IRS Creates New Tax Form for Seniors
By Jim Miller The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a new federal income-tax form specifically designed for senior taxpayers, age 65 and older,
Many Ways to Help Alzheimer’s Association
Whether it’s a karate school kicking for the cause, a knitting club making a scarf in a day or a baking company baking for
Say Thanks to a Caregiver
November is National Family Caregiver Month • Three caregivers share their experience By Christine Green Superheroes have out-of-this-world talents like flight, mind control and
Key Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
With doctor visits getting shorter and shorter, what are the key questions seniors should ask their doctors? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With electronic medical
Building Bridges with the Arts
Art teacher Tim Williams has rounded up a team of his most promising student artists to take part in the school’s portraiture project in
Hearing Aids: Coming Soon to a Drugstore Near You
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act, signed by President Trump in 2017, has started the process toward hearing aids
For Seniors, Walking the Dog Can Sometime Be a Dangerous Thing
Fall-related bone breaks involving senior dog walkers has risen substantially. But there are ways for seniors mitigate the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Owning