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Reflecting on 78 years of Social Security

By Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security

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[August 13, 2013]  BALTIMORE -- There are special moments when people look back and evaluate a life or an era: birthdays, class reunions, holidays, anniversaries. Time is, after all, simply the stringing together of a number of events, some small, others significant. These events can speed by quickly, but each one can have an effect on the greater whole. A lifetime of seemingly mundane events can pass in what seems like the blink of an eye  until one looks back to examine them and realizes just how much has filled the space. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Study ties higher blood sugar to dementia risk

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Higher blood-sugar levels, even those well short of diabetes, seem to raise the risk of developing dementia, a major new study finds. Researchers say it suggests a novel way to try to prevent Alzheimer's disease -- by keeping glucose at a healthy level.
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Why everyone needs an 'incapacity plan'

3 experts share tips for protecting yourself & your assets

Dementia has become the No. 1 cause of disability globally, according to the World Health Organization.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Ready to make the jump? Now's the time for a heartfelt encore

Mother of reinvention shares tips for finding work that feeds the soul

They're called second acts, encore careers or reinventing yourself -- they're the completely new and different jobs people take in midlife or later.   (Click here for the rest of the story.)

 


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

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

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.)


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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.)


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