Melanie YanceyAug 31, 20213 minGet Into A Good Health GrooveBy Amy Reaves, JSU Social Work Intern When it comes to our health who does not want to feel groovy? Health is something we sometimes...
Melanie YanceyMar 24, 20212 minSevere Weather PreparednessSpring 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...
Melanie YanceyFeb 3, 20212 minFebruary Focus: Heart HealthFebruary 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...
Melanie YanceyNov 3, 20202 minStay 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...
Melanie YanceyOct 2, 20203 minMedicare Prescription Drug CoverageMedicare open enrollment starts October 15th, and everyone who receives Medicare is encouraged to review their current supplemental...
Melanie YanceyAug 25, 20202 minExercise for a Healthier LifestyleAs we age, getting adequate exercise is an important part of staying healthy. Exercise helps maintain strength and improve balance and...
Melanie YanceyJul 21, 20204 minRecognizing and Preventing Heat-related IllnessIt’s mid-July in Alabama, and it’s hotter than blue blazes. Even seasoned southerners struggle with the heat, and it can be especially...
Melanie YanceyJun 4, 20203 minIdentifying and Preventing Elder AbuseElder abuse is a common problem for our aging members of society, but one that often goes unnoticed or unreported. The Administration for...
Melanie YanceyMay 15, 20202 minCreativity and the Aging BrainWe talk a lot about keeping our aging population healthy, and mental health is as important as physical health. Research indicates that...
Melanie YanceyMay 1, 20202 minCelebrating Older AmericansAs we celebrate Older Americans Month, it is interesting to know that people can achieve great things even after the age of fifty. This...
Melanie YanceyApr 28, 20202 minSocial Security News Release: Stimulus ChecksSupplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul Action Needed...
Melanie YanceyApr 27, 20202 minThe Importance of the 2020 US CensusThe United States is currently conducting the 2020 Census. According to the official government website, www.2020census.gov, the census...
Melanie YanceyApr 14, 20203 minGreetingsHandshakes and kisses and hugs, oh my! These common greetings are now the means to spread the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as...
Melanie YanceyApr 9, 20202 minBeware 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...
Melanie YanceyMar 31, 20201 minMedicare FAQsIf you’re new to Medicare, you probably have questions about the enrollment process and supplement selection. Here are some answers to a...
Melanie YanceyMar 26, 20201 minComfort FoodWe 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...
Melanie YanceyMar 24, 20203 minCDC Guidelines to Protect Senior Adults from COVID19Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to...
Melanie YanceyMar 23, 20201 minCOA Virtual OutreachHello Senior Community and Friends, Starting today, The Council on Aging is moving all outreach activities to an online format to help...