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Aug 31, 20213 min

Get Into A Good Health Groove

By Amy Reaves, JSU Social Work Intern When it comes to our health who does not want to feel groovy? Health is something we sometimes...

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Melanie Yancey

Mar 24, 20212 min

Severe Weather Preparedness

Spring is severe weather season in Alabama, so it is a good idea to have a plan to keep yourself and loved ones safe, particularly if...

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Melanie Yancey

Feb 3, 20212 min

February Focus: Heart Health

February is the month when people turn their thoughts to love. For people over the age of 65, it is a good idea to practice some...

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Melanie Yancey

Nov 3, 20202 min

Stay warm and stay safe this winter.

Older adults tend to lose body heat much faster than when they were young. It's also harder for elderly people to become aware of changes...

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Melanie Yancey

Oct 2, 20203 min

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare open enrollment starts October 15th, and everyone who receives Medicare is encouraged to review their current supplemental...

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Melanie Yancey

Aug 25, 20202 min

Exercise for a Healthier Lifestyle

As we age, getting adequate exercise is an important part of staying healthy. Exercise helps maintain strength and improve balance and...

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Melanie Yancey

Jul 21, 20204 min

Recognizing and Preventing Heat-related Illness

It’s mid-July in Alabama, and it’s hotter than blue blazes. Even seasoned southerners struggle with the heat, and it can be especially...

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Melanie Yancey

Jun 4, 20203 min

Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is a common problem for our aging members of society, but one that often goes unnoticed or unreported. The Administration for...

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Melanie Yancey

May 15, 20202 min

Creativity and the Aging Brain

We talk a lot about keeping our aging population healthy, and mental health is as important as physical health. Research indicates that...

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Melanie Yancey

May 1, 20202 min

Celebrating Older Americans

As we celebrate Older Americans Month, it is interesting to know that people can achieve great things even after the age of fifty. This...

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Melanie Yancey

Apr 28, 20202 min

Social Security News Release: Stimulus Checks

Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul Action Needed...

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Melanie Yancey

Apr 27, 20202 min

The Importance of the 2020 US Census

The United States is currently conducting the 2020 Census. According to the official government website, www.2020census.gov, the census...

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Melanie Yancey

Apr 14, 20203 min

Greetings

Handshakes and kisses and hugs, oh my! These common greetings are now the means to spread the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as...

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Melanie Yancey

Apr 9, 20202 min

Beware of Scams Related to COVID19

As the COVID19 pandemic grips the nation, loss of jobs and stay-at-home orders are leading to financial troubles for a large segment of...

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Melanie Yancey

Mar 31, 20201 min

Medicare FAQs

If you’re new to Medicare, you probably have questions about the enrollment process and supplement selection. Here are some answers to a...

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Melanie Yancey

Mar 26, 20201 min

Comfort Food

We all have that one food that makes us especially happy, our comfort food. My comfort food is cheesecake. I know it’s not a healthy...

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Melanie Yancey

Mar 24, 20203 min

CDC Guidelines to Protect Senior Adults from COVID19

Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to...

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Melanie Yancey

Mar 23, 20201 min

COA Virtual Outreach

Hello Senior Community and Friends, Starting today, The Council on Aging is moving all outreach activities to an online format to help...

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