Articles
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5 Tips for Handling Conflicts
Misunderstandings and conflicts can happen between any two people. Having different ideas about how to solve a problem or what to do in a situation is part of what makes each of…
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Tongue Twisters For The Record Book
We’ve been having some fun around the house these days. See if these get to you too! Try to say each one at least three times fast – and ten if you…
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Elder Abuse – The Invisible Epidemic
Elder Abuse Elder abuse – a devastating, worldwide problem with potentially life-threatening consequences – remains a hidden threat to the well-being of older citizens. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+…
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Exercise Is Child’s Play
It’s a fact: young and old alike are fitting less physical activity into their daily lives than in years past. Childhood obesity is on the rise, less than half of adults exercise…
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Veterans: Take Note!
Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses, 65 years and older, may be entitled to a tax-free benefit called Aid and Attendance provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Veterans and survivors who…
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Wisdom Begins With Wonder
The Delaware Aerospace Academy Celebrates 26 Years of Excellence Just because your grandkids are on summer break doesn’t mean they have to suffer “Brain Drain.” Experts say those three months off can…
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Taxes, Ex-Spouse Benefits, And You
April 14 is both Ex-Spouse Day and the eve of tax day. These two observances are doubly important if you are an ex-spouse, because Social Security pays benefits to eligible former spouses,…
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Social Security Q & A – Additional Seasonal Earnings
Question: Although I stopped working a few years ago, I had additional seasonal earnings after my retirement. Will my monthly Social Security retirement benefit increase? Answer: Possibly. And, you can get Social…
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Social Security Q & A – Someone Stole My SS Number
Question: Someone stole my Social Security number, and it’s being used repeatedly. Does Social Security issue new Social Security numbers to victims of repeated identity theft? Answer: Identity theft is one of…
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Your Aging Parents And Their Changing Needs – Smart Ways to Start “The Talk”
by Joyce Koria Hayes Why won’t my father listen to me? I only want what’s best for him. Are you working and attending to the needs of your spouse and children, while…