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Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction 2020, Now On-Line
This August, for the first time in its 60-year history, the Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale is being held ONLINE. That...
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Jul 29, 20201 min read


Road Ahead: Isolation & Loneliness, Effects on our Seniors with Cognitive Impairments & Dementia
In this Road Ahead interview Mary speaks with Daphne Davis, the owner & found of Pinnacle Senior Placements. Daphne educates us on signs...
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Jul 23, 20201 min read


99 Great Ways to Save Money
AARP 11th annual list is the essential guide to cutting costs right now, July 1, 2020 From the latest online shopping tools to...
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Jul 9, 202016 min read
FDA Announces Voluntary Recall on Some Hand Sanitizers
By Peter Urban,AARP, Updated June 30, 2020 Warns against using products made by Eskbiochem. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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Jul 2, 20203 min read


8 Ways to Protect Your Eyesight
By Gary Heiting, OD Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life. The...
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Jul 2, 20202 min read


Sweaty Face Mask? 5 Tips to Keep Cool While Covered Up
By Andy Markowitz,AARP, June 25, 2020 Staying safe and comfortable as temperatures rise. With health authorities continuing to urge...
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Jul 1, 20205 min read


3 Lessons from the 2020 Bond Market Every Investor Should Know
Earlier this year when schools closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many parents and grandparents added the title of "teacher" to...
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Jul 1, 20204 min read


Walk to End Alzheimer's is Moving Forward in 2020
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is moving forward in 2020. To ensure the safety of all involved, a large gathering...
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Jun 30, 20202 min read


"Re-Stock the Shelves," Local Food Bank Drive Results
Thank you everyone that contributed to the 5 Food Drives in June & July. Together we collected a combined total of 2975 lbs of food and...
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Jun 30, 20201 min read


The Sunnyside During Social Restrictions
By Pam Duerr & Peggy Reece, Encore Communities While we are adjusting considerably to this season of caution and protection of our...
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Jun 29, 20203 min read


Dancing in the Rain
It was a busy Morning, about 8:30, when an elderly Gentleman in his 80's arrived to have Stitches removed from his thumb. He said he...
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Jun 29, 20202 min read


The Road Ahead: Tele-Medicine and House Calls
In this episode Mary speaks with Dr. Garrett Soames the co-owner and founder of HouseCallMD. Garrett educates us on what is TeleMedicine...
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May 29, 20201 min read
This is What a Stroke Feels Like
By Rachel Nania, AARP, May 6, 2020 Survivors detail their warning signs and symptoms. Spotting the warning signs and early symptoms of a...
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May 27, 20209 min read
How to Become Tech Savvy Seniors
Article from AginginPlace, Updated for May 2020 Seniors in a digital world can be easily overwhelmed by all the new technology around us....
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May 27, 20206 min read


The Road Ahead: Comfort Therapies & Veteran's Programs offered through Hospice.
The Road Ahead: Comfort Therapies & Veterans Volunteer Programs offered through Hospice Today's guest is Caitlin Charles of Assured...
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May 27, 20201 min read
5 Ways to Build Your Job Skills Online During Quarantine
By Kenneth Terrell, AARP, May 26 2020 Free and low-cost courses and apps to enhance your career prospects from home. The COVID-19...
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May 27, 20203 min read
Will I Owe the IRS Tax on my Stimulus Payment?
By John Waggoner, AARP, Updated May 27, 2020 Some worry the money will get reported as income on 2020 tax returns. The Internal Revenue...
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May 27, 20203 min read
Thinking About Flying Again? What Safety Precautions to Expect at the Airport.
By Elaine Glusac, AARP, May 26 2020 Travelers who venture out will find new TSA rules and procedures. Before Carol Hicks, 71 , who...
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May 27, 20203 min read


JUNE "Stock-the-Shelves" Local Food Drives
Our local food banks are tasked with handling the growing need for food in our communities while also managing safe distribution...
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May 26, 20202 min read
Save and Schmooze
From the AARP Bulletin - Living on a Budget Today’s thrift stores offer more than bargains. Drive the streets of retiree-rich communities...
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May 26, 20203 min read
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