How Worried Caregivers Can Avoid Becoming Anxious
By Barry J. Jacobs, AARP, Nov. 2023 Strategies to observe and stop harmful behavior in its tracks. During my caregiving years, I worried....
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marycoupland5
- Nov 27
- 6 min
10 Over-the-Counter Medications that can become risky after 50
By Maggie Aime, AARP, Nov. 2023 Age-related changes can affect the way your body handles various drugs and supplements. If you’ve...
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marycoupland5
- Nov 27
- 2 min
What are Facility Fees?
Dear Marci, I went to the doctor last month and now owe more than I thought I would. I called the office and learned that they charged me...
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marycoupland5
- Nov 27
- 5 min
The #1 Exercise to do as you get older
By Michelle Crouch, AARP, Nov 2023 If you have time for only one exercise, fitness experts say, try this. Seated? Please stand (don’t use...
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marycoupland5
- Nov 20
- 3 min
For All You Beatles Fans Out There...
I find the story behind The Beatles last song fascinating, and wanted to share it with other Beatles fans. The Beatles released Their...
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marycoupland5
- Nov 20
- 3 min
Will the Fed Lower Interest Rates in 2024 - Likely
By Mike Adams Here’s why and it is probably not what you would expect. In 1965 President Lyndon Johnson had overseen “The Great Society”...
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marycoupland5
- Nov 19
- 4 min
Having Fewer Regrets
Regret: it’s a provocative word, always bringing sorrow and a deep sense of loss; a recognition of opportunities squandered....
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marycoupland5
- Nov 19
- 2 min
What is the Color of Neutral?
By Lisa Kemmerling I like to say that Lisa Kemmerling has a passion for fashion. She loves helping men and women of all ages find their...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 5 min
Healthy Ways to get more Energy Fast
By Beth Howard, AARP, Oct 2023 Healthy tricks for quickly getting a boost when you feel tired. According to the Centers for Disease...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 2 min
What do I Need to do During Fall Open Enrollment?
Dear Marci, I enrolled in Medicare earlier this year. My sister told me that Fall Open Enrollment for Medicare is coming up. What is Fall...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 4 min
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments Announced for 2024
By Andy Markowitz, AARP, October 2023 Cooling inflation brings down annual benefit boost from 2023’s 40-year high. Social Security...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 4 min
What is the September Effect?
By Mike Adams, October 2nd 2023 What is the September Effect? It was another classic September. The market was down once again. It seems...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 3 min
Benefits & Drawbacks of an Electric Vehicle
By Mike Columbus, September 2023 In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive industry by storm, offering an...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 3 min
Secure Your Mental Health From Social Media
Social media is a daily reality for millions of people. It is easily the go-to method to connect with family and friends, consume...
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marycoupland5
- Oct 17
- 3 min
7 Things You Should Never Wear on a Plane, According to Travel Experts
By Stefanie Waldek, T+L, 2023 Please leave the open-toed shoes in your suitcase. While most airlines don't have a formal dress code,...
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marycoupland5
- Sep 10
- 2 min
The U.S. Open's Oldest Ball Boy, Bob Kass
As told to Andrea Atkins, AARP, September 2023 69-Year-Old U.S. Open Ball Boy: ‘Our Demographic Still Has a Lot to Offer." Bob Kass,a...
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marycoupland5
- Sep 10
- 8 min
Good Habits That Might Cause Premature Aging
By Leslie Goldman, AARP, August 2023 When does something healthy become unhealthy? When you do it too much, to the exclusion of other...
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marycoupland5
- Sep 10
- 5 min
Bathroom Updates that make Aging Easier
By Sheryl Jean, AARP August 20223 These Bathroom Updates are for now and later as you Age in Place. Bathrooms present a high risk of...
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marycoupland5
- Sep 10
- 3 min
Jimmy Buffet's Rare Cancer
By Rachel Nania, AARP Sepember 2023 5 Things to Know About Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Older adults are at higher risk for this rare but...
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marycoupland5
- Sep 10
- 2 min
Should I Choose Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap?
I have Original Medicare and a Medigap but have been seeing a lot of ads for Medicare Advantage Plans that seem great. I don’t want to...
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