Seasons of Change: Recognizing When an Aging Parent Needs Help With Finances
By Guest Writer Hal Salazar of Elders Today Without exception, time affects us all. Even those who seemed invincible when we were little...
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Melanie Yancey
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 4 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 2 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, 2020
- 1 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, 2020
- 1 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 1 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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