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Scams are popping up everywhere. Is protecting ourselves enough?

Published by: USA Today Online scams have been around for decades but consumer protections remain limited while scammers get more sophisticated, experts say. The Federal Trade Commission, the federal government’s arm that is in charge of enforcing consumer protection laws reported that Americans lost more than $6 billion to fraud in 2021, and more than […]

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Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention

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Published by: National Institute on Aging A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health

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COVID-19 Treatments and Medications

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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention What You Need to Know If you have COVID-19 and are more likely to get very sick, treatments are available that can reduce your chances of hospitalization and death. Don’t delay: Treatment must be started within days after you first develop symptoms to be effective. Other medications

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6 Body Parts You Shouldn’t Ignore After 50

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Pay special attention to these susceptible areas as you age Published by: AARP If you want to keep your body strong and healthy in the second half of life, you might need some new routines. Here’s what you’re up against and why you should treat your most vulnerable body parts with care. 1. Your eyes

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IRS Audit Red Flags to Avoid

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Missing forms, math errors, and certain claims and deductions can invite scrutiny of your tax return Published by: AARP The odds are pretty low that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will audit your tax return. But why take a chance? If you know the red flags that make the taxman raise his eyebrows, you can

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The 3 Supplements You Might Actually Need After 50

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Older Adults

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Published by: National Institute on Aging While everyone is at risk during a natural weather-related disaster or similar emergency, older adults can be especially vulnerable during these challenging times. Being prepared in advance can literally mean the difference between survival and death, particularly for those who may have special medical or mobility needs. Read on

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Flu Vaccination

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Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza (flu) is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and flu can affect people differently, but during typical flu seasons, millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and

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Why You Might Need More B12 and D3 Vitamins

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Two dietary supplements that may make sense for older adults Published by: AARP You already know you should eat a wide array of fruits and vegetables, topping them off with a moderate amount of healthy oils, whole grains, lean meats, and dairy. But even if you’re eating a perfect diet, you may still be coming

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Scams are popping up everywhere. Is protecting ourselves enough?

Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention

COVID-19 Treatments and Medications

6 Body Parts You Shouldn’t Ignore After 50

IRS Audit Red Flags to Avoid

The 3 Supplements You Might Actually Need After 50

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Older Adults

Flu Vaccination

Why You Might Need More B12 and D3 Vitamins

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