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Questions You Should Be Asking Those Running for Office

Thanks to the NCOA for the following tips -åÊ 5 Questions to Ask the Candidates Find out where your membersåÊof Congress and political candidatesåÊstand on these critical issues facing seniors. Attend an event, host a meeting, or simply ask these questions via email, Facebook, or Twitter. 1. Federal Funding for...

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Running Infographic

Here’s a great infographic as a follow up to our post yesterday. Compiled By: InsuranceQuotes.org

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Jogging Adds Years to Life & Makes You Happier

Danish researchers have found that those who jog at least an hour a week can add an average of six more years to their life. According to Dr. Peter Schnohr, chief cardiologist from the Copenhagen City Heart study, there is an “age-adjusted survival benefit of 6.2 years in men and...

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Alcohol Abuse a Growing Problem for Older Adults

The Administration on Aging and The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration issued a brief on Alcohol Misuse and Abuse Prevention. Community surveys have estimated the prevalence of problem drinking among older adults from 1 percent to 16 percent, depending on the definitions of older adults, at-risk and problem drinking,...

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CMS Updates Nursing Home Compare Site (Again)

The government’s Nursing Home Compare website now includes more information about surveyor inspection findings and antipsychotic medication usage. The site is intended to give consumers and others a detailed look at nursing homes’ operations and performances. The site is continually being tweaked and that is good news for consumers even...

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