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A black female pharmacist is returning the credit card to female senior woman after receiving the payment.

Feb 10, 2023

Medicare Part D: How to Get 'Extra Help' Paying for Prescriptions

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Congregate meals bring older adults together in convenient community settings. Learn how these programs support overall health and well-being.

Feb 9, 2023

What Is a Congregate Meal? How Do They Benefit Older Adults?

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Nutrition counseling involves working one-on-one with a registered dietitian. Learn how it can help you develop positive habits that benefit your health.

Feb 7, 2023

What Is Nutrition Counseling? Is It Right for Me?

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COVID and flu season can pose a double threat particularly those with heart conditions. These five tips from the American Cardiology can help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Feb 7, 2023

COVID, Flu, and Your Heart: 5 Ways to Keep Your Heart Safe

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You might assume you can’t get Supplemental Security Income because you already get Social Security. Learn how you may still qualify for SSI.

Feb 3, 2023

Can You Get Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security?

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Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting over 32 million US adults. Learn the causes, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.

Feb 3, 2023

What Is Osteoarthritis? What Older Adults Should Know

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Learn about why cancer screenings are important for seniors and what how they can reduce cancer risk, and what cancer screenings are important as you age.

Feb 2, 2023

Prevention: How Older Adults Can Reduce Their Risk of Cancer

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Do you live with heart disease? Learn the many benefits of cardiac rehab after a heart attack, bypass surgery, stent placement, and other heart problems.

Feb 1, 2023

What Is Cardiac Rehab? And How Can it Help Your Heart?

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Physical therapy, proven to help older adults recover from injuries and help manage chronic conditions, is also a great wellness tool.

Jan 27, 2023

How Physical Therapy Can Prevent Health Problems

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Following a heart-healthy diet means eating a variety of nutritious whole foods. But it doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn how you can eat right and save.

Jan 27, 2023

Your Guide to Eating Heart-Healthy on a Budget

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If you’re an older adult looking to lower your LDL cholesterol levels, what you eat is important. Here are the foods you want to avoid.

Jan 26, 2023

5 High-Cholesterol Foods to Limit for Better Heart Health

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Are you eligible to receive a monthly SSI benefit payment? If your income is extremely limited, you just may be. Learn about the criteria you must meet to qualify.

Jan 25, 2023

Who Is Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?

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An empty grocery cart is in the middle of an aisle waiting to be filled. Use SNAP to reduce your net income through qualified deductions.

Jan 25, 2023

Eating Better on a Fixed Income: What You Can Buy for $23 in SNAP Benefits

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There are many factors that affect your blood pressure. Learn who is most at risk and how to prevent hypertension with basic lifestyle changes.

Jan 23, 2023

What Is Hypertension? A Straightforward Guide for Older Adults

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Worried about your heart health? See which conditions qualify as heart disease and what services, like cardiovascular screenings, that Medicare will cover.

Jan 20, 2023

Does Medicare Cover Heart Disease?

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Want to know more about Supplemental Security Income? Learn how the SSI program provides financial support to older adults with limited income and see if you qualify.

Jan 19, 2023

What Is Supplemental Security Income?

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A senior woman is talking to her daughter and granddaughter at the island in her kitchen, smiling. More than 25% of SNAP-eligible households include adults over 60. Income guidelines change each year—we’ll help you see if you qualify for this helpful benefit.

Jan 19, 2023

What Is the Income Limit for SNAP?

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Here's how to plan for retirement by calculating the savings you'll need and planning for ways to make extra income if the unexpected happens.

Jan 18, 2023

How to Transition into Phased Retirement: Your Financial Plan A and Plan B

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Sponsored by state Medicaid agencies, Medicare Savings Programs relieve some out-of-pocket Medicare expenses for people with low income.

Jan 14, 2023

What Are Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)?

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The USDA Home Repair Loans and Grants program provides financial assistance to help older homeowners make their home safer and more accessible.

Jan 13, 2023

What Is the USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants Program?

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Veterans age 65 or older can enroll in Medicare while maintaining their VA or TRICARE for Life benefits. Learn how it works.

Jan 10, 2023

How Does Medicare Work with VA Benefits and TRICARE for Life?

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A grocery budget calculator can give you a basic idea of how much you should be spending on groceries each week or month.

Jan 9, 2023

How to Create a Grocery Budget That Works for You

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Jan 4, 2023

6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older

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Congress eliminated cost-sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, meaning Medicare now covers the entire cost of the shingles vaccine and others recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Jan 3, 2023

Medicare and Medicaid Now Fully Cover Preventive Vaccines

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A job layoff can happen to the best of us. Don’t panic—just follow these 7 tips for reducing financial anxiety while you’re unemployed.

Dec 22, 2022

If You’ve Been Laid Off: A 7-Point Unemployment Checklist for Older Adults

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Work credits help determine your eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits, disability benefits, and Medicare Part A. Learn more.

Dec 14, 2022

What Are Social Security Work Credits?

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As you work with your Parkinson’s care team to find the right medication regimen, keep these health and safety tips in mind.

Dec 14, 2022

Medication Management and Parkinson's: What Older Adults Need to Know

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Whether you’re traveling thousands of miles a year, or taking the occasional short trip, you can avoid extra risks by following these tips.

Dec 12, 2022

Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults

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Medicaid is a public health insurance program for people with low income and limited resources. Find out who is eligible and how to apply.

Dec 9, 2022

What Is Medicaid? A Guide for Older Adults

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Rideshare work for companies like Lyft provides caregivers a flexible space to earn income. This fact sheet breaks down some statistics about caregivers who drive for Lyft.

Dec 9, 2022

Work Hour Flexibility Means Many Caregivers Choose to Drive with Lyft

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From an osteoporosis diagnosis to better bone health. Lolly learned the hard way that osteoporosis can affect young women, too. Let her story inspire you to invest in better bone health starting now.

Dec 8, 2022

Lolly Bates: A Personal Journey Through Osteoporosis

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The holidays can be challenging for many older adults by arriving with a heightened sense of loss, stress, and depression. Team Alice offers these helpful tips.

Dec 7, 2022

Taking Care of Your Health through the Holiday Season

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Dec 7, 2022

Is There a Free Shingles Vaccine for Seniors? Here’s What You Should Know

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Dec 7, 2022

4 Important Vaccines for Seniors Covered by Medicare

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Menopause expert Maryon Stewart shares some tips on staying positive before, during, and after menopause.

Dec 5, 2022

How to Stay Positive During Menopause

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Medicare Advantage and Medigap are not the same. Learn how these plans work, the differences between the two, and the pros and cons of each.

Dec 2, 2022

What Is the Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Medigap?

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Learn how to search for your best Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plan, when to sign up, and more.

Nov 30, 2022

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage: What Older Adults Need to Know

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If you receive both Medicare and Medicaid, you may qualify for a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), which combines all your benefits into one plan. Here’s what older adults need to know.

Nov 30, 2022

What Is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)?

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Original Medicare excludes most dental, vision, and hearing care services—with some exceptions. Here’s what older adults need to know.

Nov 22, 2022

What Medicare Covers for Dental, Vision, and Hearing: A Guide for Older Adults

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Winter is coming—and so are those high heating bills. Learn where older adults with low income can turn for energy assistance.

Nov 19, 2022

4 Steps You Can Take to Get Help Paying for Your Utility Bills

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Original Medicare does not cover 20% of your medical costs or prescription drugs. To bridge the cost gap, people with Medicare can choose Medicare Supplement (Medigap) or Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) coverage.

Nov 18, 2022

How to Cover the Medical Costs Medicare Doesn't Cover

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Before choosing a plan, it’s important to have a good understanding of what your Medicare out-of-pocket costs might be for the year.

Nov 18, 2022

What You'll Pay in Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs in 2023

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Start planning now to ensure your retirement days are as worry free as possible. Here's how to get started.

Nov 15, 2022

14 Steps to Get Ready for Retirement

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Loss of interest in sex is not an inevitable part of aging. Learn about effective treatments and interventions that can help restore your sexual vitality.

Nov 14, 2022

Why Do Older Adults Lose Their Libido?

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There are a variety of free and low-cost training resources available to help you build your technology skills as an older adult. Find out what they are.

Nov 12, 2022

How to Strengthen Your Tech Skills and Be Job-Ready

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There’s Medicare Open Enrollment, 10/5-12/7, and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, 1/1-3/31. Find out how they differ and how to make the most of these options.

Nov 12, 2022

What's the Difference Between Medicare's Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment?

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Wondering how to apply for help with your energy bills? Learn how you can get financial relief in your state through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Nov 11, 2022

How Do I Apply for LIHEAP?

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The National Gallery’s new online image descriptions, written for museum website visitors with vision loss, can benefit all visitors by helping you practice slow, mindful looking.

Nov 10, 2022

Accessible Art Designed for Older Adults with Vision Loss Helps Us All Linger on Details That Might Otherwise Be Overlooked

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Does Medicare cover you anywhere you go? From Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, find out how portable your benefits are.

Nov 10, 2022

Does Medicare Cover You Anywhere?

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You've heard and read about the bivalent COVID booster. What exactly is it—and who should get it? Here’s everything you need to know.

Nov 10, 2022

The New COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Shot: What You Need to Know

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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides free weatherization services to help households with low income save on energy costs. Find out how it can help older adults.

Nov 9, 2022

What Is Weatherization Assistance?

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The coronavirus is here to stay, public health experts say, but vaccines, medications, and taking protective measures can help older adults safeguard their health.

Nov 9, 2022

COVID Boosters, Variants, and Treatments: What You Need to Know and Do Now

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Finding a job after incarceration can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and resources, you can find meaningful work—and a fresh start. Here’s how.

Nov 9, 2022

How Do I Start Over After Incarceration? 10 Tips for Finding a Job

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Timing is critically important when it comes to enrolling in Medicare. Here's what you need to know.

Nov 8, 2022

When Is the Best Time to Enroll in Medicare?

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but early detection dramatically increases the chance for recovery. Learn more about when and how to get screened.

Nov 7, 2022

How Lung Cancer Screenings Can Save Older Adult Lives

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During Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), ads for Medicare Advantage plans may intentionally or unintentionally mislead you into thinking one plan is better for you than another. Here's what to look out for.

Nov 4, 2022

Misleading Medicare Marketing: Don't Be Fooled During Medicare Open Enrollment

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The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is a great time to consider whether a Medicare Advantage plan is right for you. Here’s what you should know.

Oct 31, 2022

3 Things You Should Know About Medicare Advantage Plans

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November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate and support the millions of unpaid family caregivers who provide vital care nationwide.

Oct 28, 2022

How to Support Family Caregivers Taking Care of Older Adults

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Being on as few medications as possible is best for your health. Review your medications list at least once a year with your doctor.

Oct 27, 2022

Medication Safety: 3 Tips for Decluttering Your Medication List

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Oct 27, 2022

What Are the Costs of Medicare Advantage?

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Oct 24, 2022

Medicare Parts A and B Costs

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Non-medical supplemental benefits are something to think about when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan. Learn about some of the latest extra coverages available.

Oct 21, 2022

The New, Non-Medical Benefits of Medicare Advantage Plans in 2023

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Physical therapists are movement experts and can help older adults avoid falls, maintain flexibility, gain strength and stay active as they age.

Oct 19, 2022

What Is a Physical Therapist and How Can Physical Therapy Help Me?

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A beautiful artistic shot of a large group of multicolored fresh vegetables in a wooden crate. Fresh food can be purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the largest domestic hunger safety net program, helping low-income older adults achieve food security. 

Oct 18, 2022

What Is SNAP and How Do I Apply?

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Most Medicare Advantage (MA) plans include Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D). Here’s what you should know when choosing an MA plan.

Oct 17, 2022

Are Prescriptions Covered Under Medicare Advantage Plans?

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Oct 12, 2022

Medicare Enrollment Periods

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A growing collection of research into aging and exercise reveals well-documented benefits to our minds and bodies. Learn how you may benefit, too.

Oct 11, 2022

How Exercise Helps You Age Well

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Menopause expert Maryon Stewart shares some tips on dealing with hot flashes, a common menopause symptom.

Oct 11, 2022

Menopause Hot Flashes: 9 Tips for Staying Cool Naturally

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You can manage symptoms of menopause by following a few key tips, including getting enough of the right kinds of nutrients in your daily diet.

Oct 4, 2022

5 Ways to Manage Your Menopause Naturally

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Use this handy checklist from NCOA and Aetna if you’re considering making changes to your current Medicare Advantage plan or enrolling in a new one during the Annual Enrollment Period.

Oct 3, 2022

A 7-Point Checklist for Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

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Older adults can prepare simple, nutritious meals for one using items from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program—and you’ll save time and money, too.

Oct 3, 2022

Cooking for One: Unboxing the Possibilities of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program

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Learn what you may pay for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Sep 30, 2022

What Medicare Part D Costs in 2023

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Monkeypox is from the same family of viruses that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are milder, and most people will recover within 2-4 weeks.

Sep 30, 2022

Mpox (Monkeypox): What Older Adults Need to Know

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Learn some of the myths surrounding SNAP for non-citizens and whether you or someone you know may be eligible for vital food assistance.

Sep 30, 2022

Can I Get Food Stamps? A Non-Citizen’s Guide to SNAP Benefits

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Consumer protections and easier access mean over-the-counter hearing aids could help millions of older adults treat their hearing loss.

Sep 29, 2022

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: What Does the FDA Rule Mean for Older Adults?

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If you’re unhappy with your SNAP benefits decision, you have the right to an appeal. See how to request one for yourself or someone else.

Sep 29, 2022

How Do I Appeal a SNAP Benefits Decision?

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When using SNAP isn’t practical, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) offers an alternative way for Native Americans to get food assistance.

Sep 28, 2022

What is the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)?

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The Morrisville Senior Servicenter, located in a rural part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has a unique partnership with PathStone that helps link older adults to job training and career placement.

Sep 28, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Morrisville Senior Servicenter and SCSEP are Making a Difference for Older Adults

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Breast cancer is highly treatable if found in the early stages when treatment is more likely to be successful. Learn how screenings can be effective for early detection.

Sep 27, 2022

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screenings

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Each state can create its own LIHEAP income guidelines, but they must fall within certain limits set by the government. Learn more.

Sep 26, 2022

What Is the Income Limit for LIHEAP?

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Get inspired with some new fall recipes, each of which uses affordable ingredients that older adults can purchase using their SNAP benefits.

Sep 26, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Fall-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy Now—and Later

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers financial assistance to help you stay comfortably warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Sep 23, 2022

What Is the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program?

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Are you experiencing menopause symptoms? Find out what you need to know about this midlife transition, including steps you can take to feel better.

Sep 22, 2022

What Is Menopause? What Women Need to Know

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Alice Brennan, a vibrant 88-year-old who died tragically at the hands of preventable medication harm and system failures, leaves a legacy of how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Sep 22, 2022

Medication Safety: Tips When Starting New Prescriptions and Why Creating a List Is Important

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Your professional network is a powerful tool in your search for employment. Here’s how to build one that improves your odds of landing a job.

Sep 19, 2022

Professional Networking for Older Adults: 8 Tips to Get You Started

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An up close shot of a nurse is giving a senior Black woman a flu shot.

Sep 15, 2022

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot: What You Need to Know During Flu Season

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Good money management sometimes means you have to spend less, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Maintain financial stability by saving more money with these 6 tips.

Sep 14, 2022

How Can I Save More Money? 6 Tips for Reducing Your Expenses

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An older black women is reaching for a prescription bottle in her medicine cabinet.

Sep 13, 2022

COVID-19 and Medications in the News

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The COVID-19 shutdown of in-person exercise classes led to innovations with the EnhanceFitness program to help bring this falls prevention and physical fitness class to older rural adults.

Sep 8, 2022

How Physical Activity Helps Rural Older Adults Stay Strong and Steady

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Children and older adults are at risk for injury and death from furniture tip-overs, but you can take these preventive steps to avoid a tragedy.

Sep 7, 2022

How to Prevent Deaths from Furniture Tip-Overs

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NCOA is lifting up the work of Healthy People Healthy Democracy to ensure all older adults have a safe, healthy, and informative voting experience as the midterms approach.

Sep 7, 2022

Elections Guide for Older Adults: How to Stay Safe While Voting

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While many older adults worry that applying for SNAP is too complex or time-consuming, it isn't as difficult as you might expect. Learn how.

Sep 3, 2022

How to Apply for SNAP in Your State: 4 Simple Steps

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Is a prepaid debit card for you? Learn about the types of cards available, how they work, and whether you should consider using one.

Sep 2, 2022

Should Older Adults Use Prepaid Debit Cards?

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New to online banking? The right knowledge can empower you to add it to your budgeting toolkit with confidence. Here’s what you need to know.

Sep 2, 2022

How Can I Budget My Money With Online Banking?

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Incorrectly fitting footwear is common in older adults and strongly associated with foot problems and foot pain. Properly fitted shoes and regular foot care can reduce older adults' risk of falling.

Aug 26, 2022

How the Right Shoes Can Protect You From Falling

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Learn what you need to know about the envelope method of money budgeting and whether it’s right for you.

Aug 26, 2022

How to Use the Envelope Budget System: A Guide for Older Adults

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Are you an older adult heading back to the workplace? Here’s what you should know to make your job search go as smoothly as possible.

Aug 23, 2022

3 Tech Tips to Prepare You for a Successful Job Search

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Learn how to explain employment gaps without hurting your chances of landing the job.

Aug 18, 2022

How to Explain Gaps in Your Resume: What Mature Workers Should Know

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If you have a fear of new technology, you’re not alone. Learn strategies for overcoming technophobia and reaping the benefits of the digital age.

Aug 17, 2022

How to Build Your Technical Confidence: Strategies for Older Adults

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If you're diving back into the job market after age 50, what you put on your resume can make all the difference. Learn 9 resume writing tips for older adults that will set you up for success.

Aug 11, 2022

Writing Your Resume After Age 50: A Guide for Older Adults

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A close up shot of a prescription bottle, money, pills, demonstrating the high-cost of prescriptions.

Aug 9, 2022

Prescription Help from States and Drug Manufacturers

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If you’re an older adult heading back to the workplace, your outward appearance matters. Learn how to dress for success—no matter what job you have.

Aug 8, 2022

How to Dress for the Job You Want

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A telehealth service is a full visit with a provider that requires real-time communication through audio and video technology.​ Find out how Medicare covers telehealth.

Aug 6, 2022

How Medicare Covers Telehealth Services

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Senior couple wearing masks during COVID pandemic goes for a jog by the river.

Aug 4, 2022

Self-Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Following up after your interview can help you reinforce your interest in the job while keeping your name fresh in the hiring manager’s mind. Get tips on how.

Aug 3, 2022

How to Follow Up After a Job Interview

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Alice Brennan, a vibrant 88-year-old, died tragically at the hands of preventable medication harm and system failures. Her legacy will be the steps you take to protect yourself and those you love. Medication safety begins with you.

Aug 2, 2022

Medication Safety: How Alice's Story Can Help Protect Older Adults

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Join us for this webinar to learn more about HARP, a newly approved Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program.

Aug 2, 2022

How Removing Hazards From the Home Using HARP Can Prevent Falls

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If you’re in severe emotional distress, one of the first things you should do is tell someone else about it. You can also dial or text 988 from your phone to speak with a counselor who is specially trained in suicide prevention.

Aug 1, 2022

There's Always Someone to Turn to: How the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Can Help

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Managing credit card debt is key to financial security—yet many older adults can’t make ends meet without putting daily expenses on a charge card. While it can be challenging, it is possible to get credit card debt under control. These 5 key strategies can help.

Jul 29, 2022

Getting Help with Credit Card Debt: 5 Things Older Adults Should Know

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Older adults living with diabetes can benefit from a positive, supportive social network to help them make and maintain necessary behavior changes. Remember, you're not alone.

Jul 29, 2022

Older Adults and Diabetes: How Social Support Can Help

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Find out who's eligible and how to apply for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), the national program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work.

Jul 29, 2022

About the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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Introduced in 2011, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a free benefit focused on health promotion and preventive care.

Jul 28, 2022

The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Older Adults Should Know

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For people enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A & B) the differences between a participating provider, a non-participating provider, and an opt-out provider, are important to understand.

Jul 28, 2022

What the 3 Types of Health Care Providers Mean for Medicare Beneficiaries

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Jul 27, 2022

The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

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Older adults, especially those with chronic health conditions, are the most vulnerable to experiencing severe complications from COVID-19. Here are 5 things to remember to ensure you stay safe and reduce the spread.

Jul 22, 2022

Summer Reflections on Staying Safe

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How do you interview when you're older? There are certain things to keep in mind. Use these practical tips and strategies to make a winning impression.

Jul 21, 2022

9 High-Impact Interviewing Tips for Older Job Seekers

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Over one out of four older adults fall each year. Learn about falls prevention and how to help families and caregivers support aging adults by preventing falls.

Jul 21, 2022

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

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Older adults are returning to the workforce in droves. Learn five simple, effective ways people aged 65+ can find a job they enjoy.

Jul 20, 2022

7 Effective Job-Hunting Strategies for Older Adults

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A group of four multi-ethnic senior women are enjoying water aerobics at a senior center.

Jul 19, 2022

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

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Learn how you can save more money, leverage your assets, and stretch the dollars you have with these 10 practical money budgeting tips for seniors.

Jul 19, 2022

Money Matters: Top 10 Budgeting Tips for Older Adults

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We want to hear your senior center story! Share it with us today by telling your personal account of how your senior center has impacted the lives of older adults.

Jul 19, 2022

Share Your Senior Center Story

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See how budgeting your money can help you achieve greater financial stability as you age and learn how to get started with this practical step-by-step guide.

Jul 18, 2022

How to Budget Your Money: A Guide for Older Adults

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What does it mean to be on a fixed income? Seniors on a fixed income depend on largely on limited funds from Social Security, pensions, and/or savings to live.

Jul 18, 2022

What Does Living on a Fixed Income Mean?

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Jul 15, 2022

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

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Learn more about the Restaurant Meals Program that allows certain SNAP recipients to purchase prepared meals at authorized restaurants with their EBT card.

Jul 14, 2022

What Is the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program?

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Routine cancer screenings as you age can help detect cancer earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

Jul 12, 2022

The Importance of Getting Screened for Cancer as You Age

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Most older adults don’t have enough put aside for retirement. If you’re one of them, here are some benefit programs that can help you save money.

Jul 12, 2022

Your Guide to Money-Saving Benefits in Retirement

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Make sure you read your Medicare notices. They include important information, such as why your care was denied and how you can appeal.

Jul 11, 2022

How to Appeal a Medicare Coverage Denial

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Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails can create an entrapment hazard, posing a risk of serious injury or death to users.

Jul 11, 2022

How Adult Portable Bed Rails Can Fatally Entrap Users and Cause Asphyxia Hazard

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With rising costs, it’s natural to be worried about affording your insulin. Learn what Medicare covers and how you can save on your diabetes medication.

Jul 11, 2022

Diabetes and Insulin: A Guide to Paying with Medicare

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For older adults who feel they may be losing some mental sharpness, it's important to look into mood changes as a potential cause.

Jun 23, 2022

Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind

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An up close shot of a senior man's hearing aid.

Jun 21, 2022

Medicare and Hearing Health for Seniors

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Summer is the perfect time to expand your mealtime repertoire without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. And if you're income is limited, these recipes use affordable ingredients, even for older adults who rely on SNAP assistance.

Jun 21, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Brighten Your Summer Plate with Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes

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Digital redlining happens when internet service providers invest less money in low-income and marginalized communities, leaving these communities with slow, unreliable broadband—or no broadband at all.

Jun 10, 2022

Digital Redlining: Why Some Older Adults Overpay for Bad Internet

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Learn more about the mental health challenges experienced by people living with Parkinson’s and care partners, and ways to manage emotional well-being.

Jun 8, 2022

The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson's: How It's More Than a Movement Disease

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Help fight Medicare fraud and abuse this Medicare Fraud Prevention Week and all year long with these tips from the Senior Medicare Patrol.

Jun 1, 2022

Medicare Fraud And Abuse: How Seniors Can Protect Themselves

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Millions of older adults who are eligible miss out on benefits programs that can help them save money. Find out how BenefitsCheckUp works and how it can help.

May 27, 2022

How Older Adults Can Get Help Paying for Housing

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Vaccines offer strong protection, and a second COVID-19 booster is now recommended for everyone older than 50 and those with compromised immune systems.

May 27, 2022

Second COVID-19 Booster: What Seniors Need to Know

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A senior Caucasian woman is at her mailbox collecting letters, looking straight on at the camera.

May 25, 2022

Did You Receive a Letter from the Social Security Administration? Here’s What You Need to Know

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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) plays a key role in seniors’ health, helping to protect against free radical damage and strengthen the immune system.

May 24, 2022

Vitamin C and Older Adults: How Much Is Enough?

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If you or an older adult you care for has concerns about applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, there are resources available to help.

May 23, 2022

Lifting Barriers to SNAP: Real Stories from Older Adults

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Certain medications increase an older adult's risk of falls. That includes over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. A HomeMeds medication review can help prevent falls and other health problems among older adults.

May 20, 2022

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults?

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Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare-eligible, low-income older adults and younger adults with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they qualify.

May 19, 2022

How Do Benefits Enrollment Centers Help Older Adults?

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May 17, 2022

Medicare and COVID-19 Tests: A Guide for Older Adults

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A senior Black man and his daughter are outside enjoying nature, looking at a map.

May 17, 2022

Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort

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Do you want to stay nutritionally strong as you age? Learn to recognize what keeps you from eating well and how benefits like SNAP can change that.

May 14, 2022

5 Things That May Be Sabotaging Your Appetite and What You Can Do About It

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Hearing loss in older adults is common. Don't wait if you or those around you think your hearing is changing. Hearing well is important to living well.

May 13, 2022

What Older Adults Need to Know About Hearing Loss

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Good nutrition is an integral part of a diabetes management plan for older adults. Learn what foods to include in your diet—and which ones to avoid.

May 13, 2022

Why It's Important to Eat Healthy When You Have Diabetes

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Bone loss is a normal part of aging—but you can take action to protect your bone health. Learn about bone density and why it matters for older adults.

May 12, 2022

What Is Bone Density? A Practical Guide for Older Adults

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Exercise offers a host of benefits for older adults with diabetes, such as better control of blood glucose, weight loss, and improved balance and flexibility.

May 12, 2022

The 6 Best Activities for Older Adults with Diabetes

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A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products can help you get your blood pressure under control.

May 7, 2022

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

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Advance care planning is a great way to have a voice in your health care, prepare for medical decision-making, and prepare your family and friends to be your advocate

May 6, 2022

Advance Care Planning: What Is It and When Should It Be Done?

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When surfing the web for mental health information, be sure to ask who is the author, how old is the information, is it too good to be true, and who is hosting this information?

May 4, 2022

How to Find Trustworthy Mental Health Information Online

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Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals that work together to give you better care.

May 3, 2022

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): What You Need to Know

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Social isolation and loneliness, despite being different, are connected and critical to consider in addressing quality of life for older adults

May 3, 2022

Navigating Social Isolation and Loneliness as an Older Adult

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Focusing on wellness can make time with grandchildren especially rewarding

May 2, 2022

Make Every Day Grandparents Day: Try These Wellness-Focused Activities With Your Grandkids

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Published by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), MyPlate provides a wealth of valuable information on planning, prepari

Apr 28, 2022

Making Every Bite Count: 3 Steps to Healthier Eating with MyPlate

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Older adults have unique risk factors for developing depression. Learn what they are—and what symptoms you should look out for.

Apr 26, 2022

How Common is Depression in Older Adults?

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Early detection and treatment are vitally important in managing diabetes. Learn about 10 common symptoms of diabetes in older adults.

Apr 26, 2022

What Are 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes in Older Adults?

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Worried about rising food costs? A finance calendar can help older adults budget for unexpected expenses and stretch their grocery dollars further.

Apr 26, 2022

What Is a Budget Calendar? And Why Should I Use One?

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Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., but it’s also the most preventable. Learn more about melanoma and how you can spot skin cancer.

Apr 25, 2022

Skin Cancer Signs, Symptoms, and Ways to Stop Cancer Before It Starts

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Chronic anxiety is not an inevitable part of getting older. Learn about the risk factors for anxiety disorders and how older adults can get the help they need.

Apr 22, 2022

Anxiety and Older Adults: A Guide to Getting the Relief You Need

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Older adults are uniquely vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change. Planning ahead for extreme heat and other climate-related events can help safeguard your health.

Apr 21, 2022

Climate Change and Older Adults: Planning Ahead to Protect Your Health

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Eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can occur at any age, and treatment should involve many trained professionals

Apr 21, 2022

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate on the Basis of Age or Gender

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With early detection, treatment, and expert care, older adults can live a long, productive, and meaningful life with Parkinson’s. Learn five steps you can take to live well with PD.

Apr 19, 2022

Parkinson's Disease: Early Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do When Diagnosed

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Apr 18, 2022

Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm Narrowly Covered by Medicare

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As America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity among low-income seniors remains high. Learn about some resources that can help.

Apr 18, 2022

Help to Gain Access to Healthy Food: Resources for Older Adults

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MHP Salud offers a chronic disease management tool that can be used to track the management of a chronic condition(s).

Apr 18, 2022

How to Track Your Chronic Disease and Symptoms Through an Easy-to-Use Tool

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Deadly falls and fires can be prevented by taking safety measures like checking your smoke detectors and always using handrails

Apr 15, 2022

Hidden Home Hazards: Older Adults More Likely to Die from Falls and Fires

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Approximately 5.2 million older Americans (7.1%) faced food insecurity in 2019. Learn what it means to be food insecure—and what help is available for older adults.

Apr 15, 2022

Get the Facts on Food Insecurity and Older Adults

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Apr 15, 2022

Retiring Soon? How to Ensure a Successful Transition

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The new USDA Foods Information Sheet is seen at Focus: HOPE, a local agency located in Detroit, Michigan that operates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in a client choice model so that participants can select the foods they want in each food category.

Apr 12, 2022

Excess Weight, Food Security, and Mental Health: Is There A Connection?

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Most SNAP applicants, caseworkers, and retailers adhere to program rules. Discover a few situations where that may not be the case and what you can do about it.

Apr 7, 2022

How Do I File a SNAP Complaint? A Guide for Recipients and Caregivers

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While food prices aren’t expected to go down, smart shopping and budgeting habits can help older adults save on groceries.

Apr 6, 2022

How Much Have Food Prices Gone Up, and How Can I Save?

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If trips to the grocery store are a challenge, many retailers and stores allow you to use your SNAP EBT card for grocery delivery and pickup. Find out which ones.

Apr 6, 2022

What Stores Accept EBT for Online Grocery Delivery and Pickup?

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Apr 4, 2022

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest domestic hunger safety net program, helping low-income older adults achieve food security. 

Apr 4, 2022

Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted

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How hard is the SNAP interview? It doesn’t have to be hard at all. When you know exactly what to expect, you can go into yours prepared.

Apr 2, 2022

Your SNAP Interview: 5 Tips for Success

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The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to people who have been financially impacted by a disaster. Learn how it works and find out if you qualify.

Apr 1, 2022

What Is the SNAP Emergency Application?

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Dubbed the "stealth variant" for being more contagious than its Omicron big sister, BA.2 is gaining traction in the U.S. Find out how to best protect yourself.

Mar 30, 2022

The New Omicron Sub-Variant BA.2: What Seniors Need to Know

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Through practical lifestyle adjustments, including adjusting everyday activities like how you get dressed, older adults can substantially decrease their chance of falling.

Mar 28, 2022

A Simple Dressing Tip That Could Save You From a Fall

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Learn how following a 7- or 5-day healthy meal plan can free up time for leisure activities and stretch your food budget and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Mar 25, 2022

5 Tips for Seniors Creating Healthy Meal Plans

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President Biden signed an omnibus federal appropriations bill on March 15, which includes FY22 aging program funding that is, unfortunately, less than originally proposed by Congress.

Mar 23, 2022

Final Funding for Aging Services Falls Short of Original Proposals

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Age and disability status can limit employment and lead to income-related hardships, yet many veterans aren’t aware they qualify for food stamps.

Mar 22, 2022

SNAP Assistance: Are Veterans Entitled to Benefits?

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Mar 21, 2022

How Long Do SNAP Benefits Last?

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Wondering how to save money grocery shopping? Smart habits can add up to significant savings with every trip to the store, including learning more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Mar 21, 2022

7 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

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Fresh produce is springing up in grocery stores and farm stands. Learn how you can add variety and nutrition to your plate with affordable seasonal fruits and veggies using your SNAP benefits.

Mar 20, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Refresh Your Diet with Healthy Spring Recipes

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Healthy eating habits for older adults include eating more whole foods, getting enough protein, and limiting sodium. SNAP can make it more affordable to stick to healthy eating guidelines.

Mar 17, 2022

6 Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults

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Two bags of groceries filled with fresh produce sit atop a kitchen counter. Thousands of farmers markets across the U.S. now accept SNAP EBT cards for payment. Find out what this means for you.

Mar 17, 2022

An Older Adult's Guide to Using SNAP at Farmers Markets

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For the first time, older adults without kids at home who work could get money from the federal government to boost their income through the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Mar 16, 2022

Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit?

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Mar 16, 2022

SSI vs. SSDI: The Differences, Benefits, and How to Apply

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If you’re an older adult that's hungry, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) can help—whether you receive SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) or not.

Mar 15, 2022

The Emergency Food Assistance Program: A Guide for Older Adults

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Colorectal cancer survival rates are very high when the cancer is detected early and it can be more easily and successfully treated.

Mar 14, 2022

Why A Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life

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Services to Enhance Potential Cheri Hardin helps Dori Bryant with the food nutrition labels while shopping at Focus: HOPE, a local agency located in Detroit, Michigan that operates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in a client choice model so that participants can select the foods they want in each food category.

Mar 13, 2022

How to Boost Your Diet with the Senior Food Box Program

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While digital health products offer many benefits, they also bring concerns about health information privacy and security.

Mar 11, 2022

Digital Health Products: Is Your Information Safe?

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Which stores accept EBT? They range from small convenience stores to major grocery chains and superstores like Walmart.

Mar 11, 2022

Where Can I Use SNAP Benefits?

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The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program helps older adults obtain fresh food from local farms, roadside stands, and CSAs at no cost.

Mar 10, 2022

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: Key Facts for Older Adults

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A farmers market stand loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables (Pike Place in downtown Seattle).

Mar 10, 2022

Do Farmers Markets Accept SNAP?

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Your EBT card can be used to purchase eligible food items at Walmart, grocery stores, and other retailers that accept SNAP.

Mar 9, 2022

How Does an EBT Card Work? A Guide for Older Adults

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A close up shot of a protective N95 mask, to help older adults stay safe from COVID-19.

Mar 8, 2022

What Is the Best Mask for COVID-19?

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If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you’re subject to a periodic review of your eligibility status. This is called SSI redetermination.

Mar 7, 2022

SSI Redetermination: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Benefits

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A corgi sits in front its food bowl, ready to eat. SNAP benefits only cover food for human household members and cannot be used to purchase pet food.

Mar 6, 2022

Can You Buy Pet Food with SNAP?

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A close up visual concept of a recycle sign that has the words "reverse mortgage" inside of it.

Mar 6, 2022

A Guide to Reverse Mortgages for Older Adults

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A senior Asian couple is sitting in their living room with their children, deciding if they're going to answer a debt collector call.

Mar 5, 2022

Should I Answer Debt Collector Calls?

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A Black senior woman and her granddaughter are sitting outside at a picnic table enjoying a salad together and laughing.

Mar 4, 2022

How to Boost Your Budget with Money-Saving Benefits: A Guide for Older Adults

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A senior Black man is shaking hands with a professional offering a debt management plan. A debt management plan can provide relief by rolling several of your credit card balances into a single, manageable monthly payment.

Mar 2, 2022

What Is a Debt Management Plan?

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An up close shot of a Black senior woman, looking proud and determined to prevent osteoporosis. While Black women have a lower prevalence of osteoporosis overall, they experience worse outcomes after fractures caused by osteoporosis.

Feb 28, 2022

Osteoporosis: The Risk Factors for Black Women

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A senior Black woman is outside in her garden planting vegetables for food. If you have the time, space, and ability to start a small garden, you may be happy to learn that you can use your SNAP benefits to do it. Under program guidelines, you can purchase seeds and plant starts that, over time, can prove to be more economical than buying produce in the store.

Feb 28, 2022

What Can You Buy With SNAP?

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Every day, we fight for public programs that enable older adults to pay for healthy food, manage their chronic conditions, and connect with friends to stave off the lethal effects of isolation.

Feb 24, 2022

Fighting for Bea and Gladys. Fighting for Equity in Aging.

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A senior Caucasian woman is balancing her checkbook at the kitchen table, thinking about retirement.

Feb 17, 2022

What Women Want in Retirement

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An up close shot of a large senior Black woman wearing a blue t-shirt, sitting outside smiling for the camera.

Feb 15, 2022

How to Care for Obesity: 5 Actions for Older Adults

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An elderly caucasian woman is sitting in a motorized wheelchair picking out produce at the grocery store. If you're wondering if you qualify for SNAP while on disability, the answer is yes. It’s possible to qualify for and receive SNAP benefits while you also collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.

Feb 8, 2022

Can I Get SNAP if I’m on Disability?

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Several emoji hearts are flying above a phone, indicative of online dating.

Feb 7, 2022

Sweetheart Scams: How to Avoid Being a Victim

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A senior biracial couple is standing in front of a ferris wheel at night with their foreheads touching.

Feb 2, 2022

Dating After 50: What You Need to Know

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Jan 26, 2022

Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs

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A senior Black woman is picking out carrots in the produce section.

Jan 24, 2022

7 Important Health Benefits of SNAP

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Older/senior hands are placed on top of a stack of one dollar bills.

Jan 19, 2022

How to Get Help Paying for Food, Housing, and Healthcare

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A close up shot of a vial of the Omicron variant that's ready to be tested.

Jan 19, 2022

How Older Adults Can Stay Protected During the Omicron Surge

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An image of a brain neuron system highlighted, indicating that the neurons are firing.

Jan 12, 2022

What You Need to Know About Aduhelm

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A homecare worker is helping a senior Black man get up and out of bed.

Jan 7, 2022

How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications

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A senior Mexican man is looking confidently at the camera.

Jan 6, 2022

How Do Weight Bias and Stigma Affect Patients With Obesity?

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A doctor takes a nasal swab from a senior woman for genetic testing.

Jan 3, 2022

Get the Facts on Medicare Coverage for COVID-19

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