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5 days ago
1 min

Twilight Wish

In 2003, a simple act of kindness extended to group of elderly women at a diner in Pennsylvania, was the spark that ignited Twilight Wish.Read more to learn about this heart-warming 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and help make a low-income seniors life a little brighter. And thank you Charla Wright for bringing opening a chapter of Twilight Wish in Washington. #twilightwish #lowincomeseniors #makeawish #veterans #compassandclock

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6 Medications that can Harm your Hearing

marycoupland5

5 days ago
6 min

6 Medications that can Harm your Hearing

By Michelle Crouch, Sept 2022, AARP More than 600 drugs have been linked to hearing loss and tinnitus, including over-the-counter pain relievers. It’s normal to experience hearing loss and balance issues as you get older. But before you chalk up those problems to age, experts say you should consider whether a medication could be damaging your ears. More than 600 medicines have been linked to hearing loss, ringing in the ear (tinnitus) or balance problems. The list of so-calle

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marycoupland5

5 days ago
4 min

7 Habits to Reduce your Risk of Stroke

By Constance Sommer, Sept 2022, AARP Genetics working against you? Certain lifestyle changes may still make a stroke less likely, research finds. Even if genetics put you at risk for a stroke, you can greatly lower your chances of experiencing one by maintaining a few healthy lifestyle choices. That’s the finding of a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. People who have maintained good cardiovascular health “could potentially slash that ris

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marycoupland5

5 days ago
3 min

Choosing an Executor of your Will

Choosing the executor of your will requires careful consideration. Start the process early and take the time to really think about who you want to be responsible for managing your estate after you die. The person you select will be faced with a difficult (and thankless) job with numerous tasks and responsibilities. Family members may seem like the obvious choice for executor, but it can be difficult for a spouse or child to be effective at the job during their time of grief.

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8 Part-time Jobs Retirees Can Do From Home

marycoupland5

Sep 26
4 min

8 Part-time Jobs Retirees Can Do From Home

These remote positions are popular among workers over 55. If you're considering working in retirement, you're not alone. The majority of Americans (57 percent) plan to work during their golden years, with 37 percent opting for part time and 20 percent full time, according to the Transamerica Center for Reti.rement Studies. The good news is that working from home has quickly gained acceptance in recent years. To help you find a good part-time work-from-home role, we started by

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marycoupland5

Sep 26
5 min

What is the Inflation Reduction Act?

By Sara Kraft Last month, the US government passed the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, which may be the most significant piece of legislation issued by the United States government in over 50 years. The IRA seeks to address and ease the lifestyle changes necessitated by four major issues facing US households: income inequality, climate change, health care, and inflation. The IRA is the largest investment made by any government toward confronting climate change to date. The b

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10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Roadtrip, According to Experts

marycoupland5

Sep 21
5 min

10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Roadtrip, According to Experts

By Evie Carrick, August 2020 There's something liberating about heading out on the open road. You can pull off to look for aliens from a UFO watchtower (yes, it's a thing), spend the afternoon picnicking at an overlook, or cruise through the night fueled by gas station coffee and snacks. All you need is a reliable car, a killer playlist, and a plan that's flexible enough to allow for a little wiggle room — because that's where the fun comes in. But even the most go-with-the-f

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marycoupland5

Sep 21
3 min

4 Ways to be a Helpful Advocate for Your Aging Parents Health

By Chelsea Lamb As you grow further into adulthood, you take on more responsibilities and begin having children or grandchildren of your own. By the time you reach age 40 and beyond, you might have so much on your plate that you neglect to think about the unique needs of your aging parent. Elderly individuals often face unfamiliar health concerns that they are not equipped to confront alone. There are a number of online resources you can utilize to understand your role as an

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marycoupland5

Sep 21
3 min

Don't Overlook the Importance of Cash

If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But you shouldn’t forget another key element of your financial strategy: cash. Cash is part of any financial strategy and investment portfolio, but how much have you thought about the different uses of cash, and how much you really need? Consider these four key purposes: Unexpected expenses and emergencies – If you face an interruption in employment, you need an extensive

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Leisure Activities May Lower Dementia Risk

marycoupland5

Aug 30
4 min

Leisure Activities May Lower Dementia Risk

By Peter Urban, AARP Researchers find benefits from a range of pleasurable diversions. Whether it’s taking a bike ride, reading a book or having dinner with friends, leisure appears to be beneficial to your cognitive health, according to a review of dozens of research studies from around the globe. The metanalysis, published in the online issue of Neurology, found that participation in physical, mental or social activities appeared to lower the risk of dementia among more tha

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Big Changes Coming to Medicare Part D Plan

marycoupland5

Aug 30
3 min

Big Changes Coming to Medicare Part D Plan

By Dena Bunis, AARP August 2022 Inflation Reduction Act limits out-of-pocket drug costs, caps insulin copays, makes vaccines free. For the first time in Medicare’s history, the amount of money that beneficiaries in drug plans will have to pay for their prescriptions each year will be capped, thanks to provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The new law makes other changes to the program’s Part D drug benefits, including putting a limit on out-of-pocket payments for

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Social Security Survivor Benefits: 10 Things Spouses Need to Know

marycoupland5

Aug 30
5 min

Social Security Survivor Benefits: 10 Things Spouses Need to Know

By Andy Markowitz, AARP When you can apply, what you can receive, and more. Social Security was conceived as a guaranteed retirement benefit for America’s workers, but it quickly grew to provide for their families as well. Four years after the program’s inception in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation extending benefits to deceased workers’ wives (it was 1939, after all), minor children and, in rare instances, aged parents. Over the years, survivor benefi

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marycoupland5

Aug 30
6 min

The Lies We Tell Our Doctor

By Stacy Colino, AARP Fibbed about your drinking? Forgot to mention a certain herbal supplement? Why it's important to your health to come clean. You’re filling out forms at the doctor’s office, and you check the box indicating that you’ve never smoked or that you don’t suffer from depression — neglecting to mention your pack-a-day habit of 30 years ago or the antidepressant you took this morning. Or your physician asks about daily alcohol intake, and you subtract a goblet or

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Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

marycoupland5

Aug 10
1 min

Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

Were you aware that starting Jan. 1, 2020, Washington state law protects you from surprise or balance billing if you receive emergency care at any medical facility or when you're treated at an in-network hospital or outpatient surgical facility by an out-of-network provider? Please read on and inform yourself about this Bill that was passed in WA state. #innetwork #outofnetwork #surprisebilling #medicalbills #balancebilling #compassandclock

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marycoupland5

Aug 10
3 min

Capitulation?

By Mike Adams There are investors still sitting on the sidelines in cash waiting for the day of “Capitulation”. Capitulation is that time when retail investors just give up and sell all their stocks, forsaking any stock market gains. Sometimes it is a one-day affair; sometimes the sell-off takes several days. And sometimes it occurs over such a long period of time that it isn’t obvious until after the fact, when we can look back at historical data and examine the trends. Capi

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marycoupland5

Aug 10
3 min

Prepare Yourself for a Long Retirement

We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for this longevity? Before we get to the issue of preparation, let’s look at a couple of interesting findings from a 2022 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones: The surveyed retirees said, on average, they expect to live to 89, and they said the ideal length of retirement is 29 years. When asked if they want to live to 100, nearly 70% of the respondents said “yes.” The main reason

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marycoupland5

Jul 13
7 min

10 Ways to Have a Better Colonoscopy

By Michelle Crouch, AARP July 2022 Tips to help make yours go as smoothly as possible.Let’s face it. No one looks forward to having a colonoscopy. If you’re like most people, it’s not the procedure itself that you dread, but the preparation to get your colon clean so your doctor can have a good look. That prep traditionally involves forcing down a gallon of awful-tasting liquid and then spending hours in the bathroom. Still, it’s worth it. A colonoscopy is by far the most eff

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10 Surprisingly Valuable Collectibles Hiding in Your Home

marycoupland5

Jul 13
5 min

10 Surprisingly Valuable Collectibles Hiding in Your Home

By John Waggoner, AARP July 2022 Don't overlook these items when you're cleaning out your attic, garage or basement. If you're cleaning out your closets this summer, you might wonder why you kept your copy of The Beatles (known as the White Album since its release in 1968). And if your copy is scratched, with Cheez-Its mashed between the double covers, well, you have reason to wonder. On the other hand, if you have a copy in excellent condition, you could get $60 or more for

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Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your Health

marycoupland5

Jul 12
5 min

Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your Health

By Rachel Nania, AARP july 2022 The condition of your nails can disclose a number of maladies, both serious and benign. Your fingernails are good for more than scratching the occasional itch and untangling a tight knot. They can also provide hints to the status of your overall health, through their color, shape and texture. That's one reason why Jeffrey Linder, M.D., chief of general internal medicine and geriatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, alwa

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marycoupland5

Jul 12
2 min

When Can You Choose Retirement?

If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility to decide when you no longer want to work? Many people of retirement age have achieved this type of control. In fact, two-thirds of workers ages 65 and older say they work primarily because they want to, not because they have to, according to a 2021 study by Edward Jones and Age Wave. But that means that one-third of workers in this age group feel financ

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