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BBQ Season – Funny Bone
We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, because it’s the only type…
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Lettuce-Wrapped BBQ Quinoa, Kale & Corn Veggie Burgers With Old Bay Cheddar – Recipe
Let’s be clear: The kale craze isn’t going anywhere. Not only is it high in vitamins A, C and E, iron, fiber and calcium, the curly green helps fill you up fast,…
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Dependent On Your Child – Don’t Lose Your Basic Rights
by Joyce Koria Hayes, Esquire Just because you become dependent on a child for care as you age does not mean you lose basic rights. There are avenues available for help. As…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With A Good Book
Motherhood is a ripe topic for all sorts of books, from memoirs to novels. Here are some of my favorite books about mothers of all kinds: The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein.…
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Time To Travel, Don’t Be A Target
Summer’s coming – time to travel! It’s great fun to be a tourist – just make sure you’re not a target as well. Being concerned about crime is a healthy attitude to…
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The Battle At Cooch’s Bridge
By Floyd D. Jury MSME, Resident at Foulk Manor South, Five Star Senior Living Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and…
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Social Security Q & A
I’m retired and the only income I have is from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Are my IRA withdrawals considered “earnings”? Could they reduce my monthly Social Security benefits? No. We count…
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Qualifying For Help Paying Rx Drug Costs
People with Medicare who are also eligible for Medicaid because of high medical expenses can get Medicare prescription coverage even if they’re in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, or if…
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Hearing Loss And The Breakdown Of Communication
Back in 1927, May became known as Better Hearing and Speech Month; in 1986 President Ronald Reagan made it official by issuing a formal proclamation designating May the official month to “heighten…
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Exercise With Your Grandchild
As we get older, we tend to spend less time in physical activity than when we were younger. Less than half of adults exercise enough to meet health guidelines, and even fewer…
