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From the Office: Take steps to make wintertime falls less likely
By Wayne Shepard Cold weather can be tough on every one, but it is particularly tough for the older population. The snow looks pretty, but winter can be a scary season due to increased chances of falling on snow or ice. But there are a few things you can do to help prevent falls besides being homebound or packing up and moving to warmer climate.
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Looking Back: We got a chance to see the greener grass on the other side
By Elaine Kniskern People seem never to be satisfied with what they have in life. There is always better and bigger, or perhaps it's "the grass that looks greener on the other side of the fence."
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Social Security: Make your New Year's resolutions be about the future
Happy 2012 from Social Security! With the arrival of the new year, many people are putting together lists of goals and resolutions. Here are some new year's resolutions that you may find worth keeping:
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As Time Goes By: Losing the keys to memory, one sip at a time
By Henry F. Geerken As you age, there will come an eventful day when you will forget something.
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From the Office: Long-term supports and services: Are they for you?
By Frances Wright The holidays are now behind us and as we reflect on our visits with loved ones and plan to cope with the long winter months ahead, you may be wondering how you or your loved one will manage.
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Senior Scene: For a better life, take the time to get to really know loved ones
By Elaine Kniskern Reading was always a chore for me in younger days.
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Social Security had hidden role in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
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As Time Goes By: I just couldn't help myself, I had to go back
By Henry Geerken Have you ever had a vacation where when you left you wanted to turn around and go right back?
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Some childhood musings in a winter wonderland still ring true
By Elaine Kniskern Do children today get as eager as we did years ago as we anticipated the first snow fall?
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Social Security: Did you know Social Security changes helped create the Grinch?
By Tracey Weaver Is it just me, or are we celebrating the holidays earlier and earlier every year?
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As Time Goes By: I found myself to be a music man -- of the perfect b-flat
By Henry F. Geerken I love good music. I love music that once I've heard it I can't forget it _ I end up humming the tune day and night. I also think that my definition of good music includes something I can dance to and at 74 years of age, "still look good and smooth," Danceable music _ the kind of music where you hold a charming woman in your arms, enveloped in expensive perfume and dream of a cottage just for two. (If three "he'd better look a lot like me.")
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From the Office: Office for the Aging can help with heating, medical programs
By Wayne L. Shepard Just two weeks ago the autumn leaves were at their peak.
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Looking Back: The little things people do really do mean a lot
A sincere smile in passing and I don't even know the person ... a door held open for me or just a simple "good morning."
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Social Security: There is much for veterans to know about Social Security
Each year, on Nov. 11, America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation's Armed Forces.
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As Time Goes By: You just might be politician material if ...
By Henry Geerken I had been grouchy and gruff for over a week and my wife, Diane, said to me, "You need to vent some pent up anger _ why not write an article about being a politician?
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Looking Back: Health maintenance takes lots of organization as we get older
Years ago, when I visited many an elderly person, I would see little bottles all lined up like soldiers. There they were, sitting on the kitchen counter, on the kitchen table or lined up neatly on the window sill. Upon a closer look, the labels all told me that they were prescriptions, supplements and over-the-counter products to help a better life. "Why so many?" I thought.
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Social Security: 'Open season' for Medicare prescription drugs nears
It's that time of year again.
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As Time Goes By: I really didn't want to go, but I'm really glad I went
By Henry Geerken It has been a while since my last visit to the hospital, so my body decided to give me a vacation by getting sick with cellulites. (I also had an elevated temperature.)
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Looking Back: We all must try to be more like honey than vinegar
By Elaine Kniskern There's an old saying that has been used many, many times throughout the years: "You get more bees with honey then with vinegar." (I prefer bees to the flies.)
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Senior Scene: No need to visit the office to file for retirement benefits
By Tracey Weaver Is it me or did this summer just fly by?
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From the Office: Take steps to make wintertime falls less likely
