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Disability: What you don't know can hurt you
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[June
08, 2012]
(ARA) -- The average adult
rushes off each weekday morning to work or school, focused on the
busy day ahead. No one ever thinks that one day, suddenly, his or
her life will be changed forever by a sudden, unexpected disability.
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Tips to help seniors avoid identity thieves
(ARA) -- Tommy and Susie aren't
the only ones who love Grandmom and Grandpop. Identity thieves love
seniors too.
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Consuming more fatty acids may reduce symptoms of dry eye
(ARA) -- Spring weather may bring warmer, humid air, but millions of
Americans still experience discomfort associated with dry eye
syndrome. Dry eye is a condition where tears lack sufficient
moisture and lubrication, which is necessary to maintain good eye
health and clear vision. Tears not only wash away dust, but also
soothe the eyes, provide oxygen and nutrients to the cornea and help
defend against eye infections by removing bacteria.
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Medicare releases home health compare tool
The Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services now have a tool that beneficiaries can use to
search for and compare home health agencies in their area.
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Help mom save $4,000 a year
By Judith
Bartels,
Social Security district manager in Springfield
Given the current economic climate, buying a nice gift for
Mother's Day may be more difficult than in years past. But people
across the nation are discovering that the best gifts are often
free.
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Boomers: Living comfortably at home in style
(ARA) -- As the years
pass, Americans in the baby boomer generation are changing the
definition of how they want to live comfortably during their later
years.
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Baby boomers -- more active than ever with no plans of slowing down
(ARA) --
Baby boomers are emerging as one of the
largest generations, and nearly 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65
years old every single day over the next 19 years. As a generation
that refuses to compromise, baby boomers are reshaping everyone's
view of aging because they are living healthier, more active
lifestyles and have no intention of slowing down.
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Simple cleaning solutions: medicine cabinet makeover
(ARA) -- Medicine cabinets are one of the most overlooked areas in
the bathroom. People often stock them and forget to ever update
products, especially as time goes on. As you age, it's important to
reassess the types of products to keep on hand for daily comfort,
minor health issues or in the event of an emergency.
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May the benefits be with you
By Judith
Bartels,
Social Security district manager in Springfield
May 4 is an unofficial holiday
designated by fans as Star Wars Day. Why May 4 and not the more
likely May 25 (the day the original Star Wars was released)? It all
comes down to a simple but catchy phrase: may the fourth
be with you.
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