How to Talk Effectively with Your Doctor

You’ve finally been able to sit down with your healthcare provider at an anxiously awaited appointment to discuss a worrisome health problem. But all too soon it’s over, and you … Continue reading How to Talk Effectively with Your Doctor

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Beware of Home Repairs Too Good to Be True

The headlines tell the story: “Pair targets elderly in home-repair scam,” ”Dallas police arrest man in home-repair scams targeting the elderly” and “He lost more than $60,000 in home improvement … Continue reading Beware of Home Repairs Too Good to Be True

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Solo Aging: How to Cope with End-of-Life Issues

The U.S. Government Accounting Office predicts that by 2020 the number of older Americans living alone with no living children or siblings will be 1.2 million. That figure for “solo … Continue reading Solo Aging: How to Cope with End-of-Life Issues

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‘Tis the Season to Watch out for Medicare Fraud

As soon as the Medicare open enrollment period starts, scammers begin their efforts to steal your identity. The National Council on Aging (July 17, 2015) offers five tips to avoid … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to Watch out for Medicare Fraud

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What Are the Different Blood Types?

Have you ever wondered what exactly makes A-positive blood different from O-negative blood? Here is a quick tutorial on blood types. All blood contains the same elements, but not all … Continue reading What Are the Different Blood Types?

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