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St. Clara’s honors Centenarians at annual luncheon 

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[January 21, 2015]   LINCOLN - On Monday, the activity staff of St. Clara’s Manor hosted the annual Centenarian Luncheon for residents who have exceeded the age of 99 years. The honorees included Gladys Herrington at 101 years old, Marie Kurtz, Verna Ommen and Hilma Theobald, each at 102 years old.   (Click here to continue reading)


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Jan. 19, 2015  - St. Clara's residents enjoy an afternoon of magic - slideshow   


Oasis to compile a new cookbook in 2015  
Seeking submissions from members 

The Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln, is compiling a new cookbook!   (Click here to continue reading)


Upcoming Lunch & Learn program at the Oasis
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland announces program for family caregivers  

The Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland has scheduled a Lunch and Learn program for informal caregivers of older adults and grandparents and other relatives raising children. It will be held at the Oasis Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Noon.   (Click here to continue reading)


Don't wait to discover if you have this deadly, under-reported type of cancer
Catch liver cancer early with regular screening 

Liver cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world, causing more than 600,000 deaths each year. The number of Americans with liver cancer has been slowly but steadily rising for several decades with over 33,000 people expected to be diagnosed in 2014.  (Click here to continue reading)


Four simple home remedies for joint pain  

(BPT) - Soreness, stiffness, tenderness – joint pain can have a direct impact on quality of life. Fortunately, there are a number of proactive steps that incorporate all-natural solutions to help improve joint health and overall wellness.   (Click here to continue reading)
 


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Agency resumes mailing Social Security statements 
Encourages people to create a Secure "my Social Security" account to abtain their statement online, anytime

SPRINGFIELD - Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, has announced the agency will resume the periodic mailing of Social Security Statements--once every five years for most workers--while encouraging everyone to create a secure my Social Security account to immediately access their Statement online, anytime.  (Click here to continue readling)


 

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