Archive for News
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It’s Time to Think About Winter Preparations
By Devin Hansen Milestones Area Agency on Aging It seems like summer just ended, but the snow and freezing temperatures will soon be here. Now is a great time to prepare for winter and all of the challenges that this beautiful season brings with it. Here are some steps to take now before Jack F...
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CASI – Grateful for All Its Blessings
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO As we enter the season of thanks and giving, I give pause to appreciate all the blessings bestowed upon CASI this past year. While we faced diversity like never before through funding cuts, staff changes and losses, we also were blessed by the outpouring o...
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Watch Out for Student Loan Repayment Scams
US Supreme Court Blocks Student Loan Cancellation, Payments to Resume… By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor In August 2022, President Biden signed an executive order cancelling up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt ($20,000 for Pell Grant rec...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems Why is Medicare Annual Enrollment a Big Deal? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate If you turn on the TV you can’t miss the barrage of ads for Medicare Annual Enrollment October 15 – December 7 this year. Do I really need to revi...
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Take Your Sleep Health Seriously
By Paul R. Black, DDS, PC Diplomate American Sleep & Breathing Academy Sleep health has been in the news a lot lately. Everyone knows the importance of a good night’s sleep, and that quality sleep is the foundation of good physical and mental health. When you snore, especially over 50, it...
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Polka Anyone?
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Fall is upon us. And while we may not roll out the barrel, Ridgecrest Village is planning on having a barrel of fun at our Polka Fest, coming Thursday, October 19th. Lederhosen and Alpine hats are optional, of course! Ridgecrest will be en...
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Preventing Falls: Easy Measures to Stay Safe
By Devin Hansen Milestones Area Agency on Aging Falls are a primary source of injury for older Americans. A simple fall can lead to broken bones, long hospital stays, and sometimes even permanent disability. It’s essential to adopt straightforward measures to avoid them. Here are five easy strat...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long Term Care Problems 50 Shades of Gray – and Scams By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Do you have one of those friends who lives in a black and white world? They tell the truth so therefore everyone tells the truth. They read it in the newspaper/on t...
