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			Medicare Assistance available at Oasis Senior Center 
			
			 
			
			 
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            [April 6, 2015]  
            Medicare 
			assistance is available at the Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn 
			Road, Lincoln, IL from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays.  
			Appointments are needed.  Please call the Oasis Senior Center at     
			(217) 732-6132 to make your counseling appointment.  The counselor 
			is State Certified and able to assist you with your Medicare 
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			Christian Homes, Safe Haven 
			Hospice host Chinese guests 
			Aware of 
			the challenges facing an aging population in their country, civic 
			leaders from China met with representatives of Safe Haven Hospice 
			and Christian Homes, Inc. last week to learn about the care of older 
			adults and the terminally ill.  (Click 
			here to continue reading) 
			 
            			
			5 tips 
			to slash prescription drug costs 
			Today’s 
			rising health care costs can feel out of control. Fortunately, 
			prescription drugs are an exception. Consider these five simple ways 
			to save money on your prescriptions so you can stay healthy and 
			maintain your budget.  (Click 
			here to continue reading) 
			
			 
            			
			
			
			
			You've saved your money- ensure you have it when you need it   
			
			
			
			 
			
            			
			
			New federal tax law allows a new option 
			for retirement distributions 
            			
			
			
			
			Saving 
			for retirement is a goal that most people share. But what about the 
			second part of the equation-using your income in retirement? How do 
			you know how much to spend when you don't know how long you'll need 
			it to last? You don't want to run out. ..but you also don't want to 
			deprive yourself unnecessarily . A qualifying longevity annuity 
			contract (QLAC) might be able to help.    (Click 
			here to continue reading) 
			 
            			
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			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) 
  
            			
            			
			
			 
			
			
            			 
            			
            			
			
			Social 
			Security to Expand Field Office Hours Nationwide 
						
			
			Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 Allows Agency 
			to Restore Some Service Hours 
			  
			
			
			
			
			
			
            			 
			
			Social 
			Security announces as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal 
			year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and 
			offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on 
			Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, effective March 16, 2015.   
			(Click here to continue reading)
            			
			
            			
			 
            			
			
            			
            			
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