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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
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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
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Protect your eyes from sunburn: How to pick shades
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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.
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Study: Later retirement may help prevent dementia
BOSTON (AP)
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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.
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Tips to
boost brain health and lower dementia risk
(AP)
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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.
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