Foot
care an important factor in healthy aging
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[August 16, 2011]
(ARA)
- Forget aging gracefully. For today's baby boomers, it's more
important than ever to stay healthy and active as they age. While
growing older causes some unavoidable body changes, more boomers are
focusing on healthy lifestyles that can help them prevent problems
associated with aging - like mobility issues related to the feet and
legs. (Click here for the rest of the
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Tips
for maintaining a youthful look naturally
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[August 16, 2011]
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- Age means different things to different people. What some might
think of as "old", others may view as "young." To present a youthful
image to the world, making adjustments to your appearance is key.
To project the right kind of youthful image, it's important to know
how to avoid going too far. A common mistake is dressing too young
in an effort to avoid looking too old. Striking a balance between
embracing current, youthful trends and adding your own style will
create a more balanced look.
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The safety net for aged, blind, disabled
people with limited income and resources
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[August 16, 2011]
There’s
a safety net out there for those who might otherwise slip through
the cracks. It’s called Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Administered by Social Security, SSI makes payments to people with
limited income and few resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or
have a disability.
Funding for the SSI program
comes from the general revenues of the U.S. Treasury, not from
Social Security payroll taxes. (Click
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Beat
the heat: Go online to sign up for Medicare
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[August 16, 2011]
If
the dog days of summer have you turning up the air conditioning or
fan, here’s a hot tip to keep cool. When the time comes to apply for
your Medicare benefits, don’t worry about trudging into the heat and
making your way in the blazing sun to a Social Security office. Just
pour yourself a tall glass of iced tea, sit back in the comfort of
your home or office, and go to
www.socialsecurity.gov. (Click
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SSN
retirement estimator celebrates three years
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[August 16, 2011]
It’s
been three years since Social Security’s Retirement Estimator
went online. Within months of coming out, the online application was
praised as one of the highest-rated online services around, and it
has consistently remained so every year.
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Rules
to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation Adopted
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[August 16, 2011]
SPRINGFIELD –
July 28, 2011. State regulations designed to protect elders from
financial exploitation took effect earlier today. They were approved
by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules on July 12. The
regulations are needed to implement legislation signed last summer
by Governor Quinn that required the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
to develop training standards to be used by employees of financial
institutions who have direct contact with customers.
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Community involvement drives diabetes education
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[August 16, 2011]
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- Diabetes is a well-known disease, affecting over 8 percent of the
U.S. population. However, many adults are living with type 2
diabetes and are not aware they have the disease, according to the
American Diabetes Association. Symptoms like frequent urination,
blurred vision and excessive thirst often don't appear until after
the disease develops. Because of this, frequently a diagnosis isn't
made until a serious complication - such as heart disease, stroke,
kidney disease, eye damage or nerve damage - has occurred.
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Springfield Social Security office to begin closing at 3:30 pm daily
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[August 16, 2011]
Congressional
Budget Cuts Force Reduced Public Hours
Effective August 15, 2011, the Springfield Social Security office
will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday.
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Every
month is 'National Social Security Online' month
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[August 16, 2011]
Have
you ever stopped to appreciate the many celebrations we enjoy in
this country? For example, did you know that July is National Baked
Beans Month? It’s also National Hot Dog Month. If beans and hot dogs
are not on your diet, that’s okay—it’s also National Blueberry
Month! (Click here for the
rest of the story)
