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Social Security Q&A: Benefits on Deceased Spouse’s Record
Question: When a person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies, are benefits payable on that person’s record? Answer: Social Security survivors benefits can be paid to: A widow or…
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Patriotic Berry Trifle
Fast, easy and brimming with luscious in-season berries, this dessert will be the hit of the 4th of July barbecue! Total Time: 35 min Prep: 35 min Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients 1/4…
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Aging With Mental Illness
Is there such a thing as Assisted Living for the Mentally Ill? The short answer is no. However, there are residential programs that focus on supporting adults and seniors living with mental…
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4 Ways To Survive The Sandwich Generation Years
Are you juggling caring for an aging parent with caring for young children? If you feel pulled in many directions, you’re not alone. Research from the Pew Research Center revealed that 1…
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The Benefits of Hydration
How much water do you need to drink daily? Depending on your level of physical activity and the temperature outside, the amount of water you need to consume daily may vary, but…
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Deciding On The Move
by Rebecca White It’s difficult to watch a loved one’s ability to care for themselves independently decline, but as we age, needs change. How do you decide if it’s time to make…
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What If Tomorrow You Couldn’t Drive?
by Myrle Gilpin Bowe How would you cope if, suddenly, you lost your ability to drive, particularly if you live alone or have little access to friends or family? Educate yourself on…
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5 Tips to Talk Politics with Friends and Family—and Still Have Some Left
By Kerry Patterson You can’t turn on your TV or listen to the radio without tuning into the drama that is the 2016 U.S. presidential race. As the primary elections come to…
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The Stealthy Way to Strong Muscles and Bones
Stories around the table after a hearty meal. Evening dinners with a spouse or best friend. Special celebrations at scintillating restaurants. Birthday parties and holiday gatherings. Many of life’s most pleasurable moments…
