Celebrating Pride Month with History
Staying physically and socially distant has many people celebrating Pride Month by studying the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) rights movements. We’re grateful to the Diverse Elders Coalition for letting us share their post about this issue.
Senior Medicare Patrol Warns of COVID-19 Fraud
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) has been receiving complaints of unsolicited callers using the fear and uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic to prey on Medicare beneficiaries. Protect yourself from these scams by knowing what to look for and how to verify that something is real.
ReadVirtual Classes for Older Adults: Here to Stay
The shift to virtual programming at senior and community centers across the country has come out of necessity, but it isn’t exactly new—and it’s not going away any time soon.
ReadBeyond Food and Medicine: Other Benefits to Boost Your Budget
NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp can help you find other benefits beyond the basic necessities–such as employment, volunteer and discount programs to boost your budget and increase social engagement.
ReadSupporting the Seriously Ill at Home During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic places those with advanced or serious illness at great risk, resulting in the need for closer monitoring at a time when regular home visits are not possible. Organizations like Turn-Key Health have successfully altered their care models to expertly assess high risk patients and provide much needed COVID-19-specific education and social connection.
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