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Illinois Dept. on Aging seeking nominations for Senior Hall of Fame

Nomination deadline is Aug. 19; winners announced later this year

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[July 31, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is urging people to nominate older adults for the 2013 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame awards. The annual awards, established in 1994 by the General Assembly, recognize residents of the state who are age 65 and older and excel in the categories of community service, education, performance or graphic arts, and the labor force. Since its start, 87 people have been inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Scammers play on health care law confusion

OAK PARK -- The Affordable Care Act has attracted a lot of media attention and many misconceptions about what it does and does not do. Anytime there is a big change or public confusion, scammers will jump on that confusion, says a recent "Fraud Alert" from AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization. Scammers are calling people and saying that they must sign up for health insurance because of the ACA, the announcement says. It warns that these scammers are trying to get your personal information. Do not give it to them. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Protect your eyes from sunburn: How to pick shades

(BPT) -- Warmer weather is here, and for most people, this means more time outside. While everyone wants to enjoy summer to the fullest, outdoor enthusiasts must remember that the sun, with all the benefits it brings, also has many dangerous effects.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Study: Later retirement may help prevent dementia

BOSTON (AP) -- New research boosts the "use it or lose it" theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Tips to boost brain health and lower dementia risk

(AP) -- You may be able to help keep your brain in shape, not just the rest of your body. A large study in France suggests that delaying retirement and working until later in life may help prevent dementia. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

 


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Oasis Senior Center finds a temporary home

The Oasis Senior Center has secured a temporary home following the devastating fire at its building on the evening of June 21. As of July 15, St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St. in Lincoln, has graciously opened their hearts and doors to provide the senior center with a temporary home. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Summer travel tips for seniors

(BPT) -- Extra socks? Check. Toothbrush? Check. Photo ID? Check. What else could you be forgetting?  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


State kicks off campaign to protect seniors from abuse

Illinois Dept. on Aging's Elder Abuse Awareness campaign coincides with extending protective services to some people with disabilities

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., kicked off Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Illinois. Elder abuse refers to a negligent act -- physical, sexual, emotional, confinement, passive neglect, willful deprivation or financial exploitation -- by a caregiver or another person known by the victim that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult 60 years of age or older.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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