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A Valentine’s Treat

January 23, 2016

The National Aging in Place Council, Atlanta Chapter, is offering screenings at senior centers throughout town. These are special Valentine’s screenings with the title of “The Age of Love.” Katherine Brooks of The Huffington Post claims they are “A touching and funny look into the lives of seniors who just want to find love.” Brenda…

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Get Smart About Antibiotics

January 22, 2016

There was a recent proclamation by the White House as a federal effort to address the issue of antibiotics use. There is a misconception about antibiotic resistance that presents an obstacle in battling the problem. A World Health Organization survey was just released to help raise awareness about the threat. Margaret Chan, MD, MPH, the…

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Romance Scams

January 20, 2016

For recently widowed or divorced people, scams abound for those looking for love. It is a way to lose a home or savings when all the person wanted was a little companionship. Posing as a person interested in meeting and having a relationship and perhaps even getting married, it can be easy to fall prey…

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Forgetfulness as a Warning Sign

January 19, 2016

“If you are aware of your memory problems, you are unlikely to have dementia,” says Dr. Oliver Cockerell, a consultant neurologist at The London Clinic. You might forget where your car is parked or forget the name of a friend; that is due to memory being “easily distractible.” Perhaps it is due to stress, grief,…

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Best Sleep Position

January 18, 2016

The position that is best for your brain health, according to researchers who were published in the Journal of Neuroscience, is sleeping on your side. Nearly two in three Americans sleep on their side. This is considered the best when it comes to your brain’s nighttime processes for clearing out waste and harmful chemicals. University…

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Observation Status

January 15, 2016

The rate of heart-failure patients who wind up admitted to the hospital again soon after leaving has dropped significantly, as well as the readmission rate for patients treated for pneumonia and other serious conditions. This is a triumph of the Affordable Care Act according to the Obama administration, because hospitals with too many readmissions within…

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Day on 2/3/16

January 13, 2016

On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at the Georgia State Capitol, there will be a day set aside to help our state legislators focus on issues that are of great importance to Georgians living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Registration is now open       for the 2016 Awareness Day. There is no registration fee to attend…

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Strategies for Lack of COLA in 2016

October 21, 2015

Without a COLA this year, some people may need to adjust their spending. Although inflation was 0% for the past year, it was mainly due to the decline in energy prices. Other costs were up however, including food, shelter and medical care, so cutting back on spending in these areas might be one way to…

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No Benefit Increase But Premiums May Rise

October 16, 2015

There will be no cost-of-living-adjustment for 2016 for the millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees for the third time since 2010. The government said that inflation is being pulled down by lower gasoline prices resulting in the flat COLA. The COLA is based on a government measure of inflation and more…

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