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Protecting SSI Recipients from Payment Disruptions
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is under fire from Democratic lawmakers due to widespread disruptions affecting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. According to a recent article in Nextgov, Democrats Confront SSA About Disruptions to Constituent SSI Accounts, the SSA has…
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Find Free Resources in Pierce County: Addressing Inequality and Supporting Seniors
Pierce County Human Services will offer valuable support to its residents through free resource fairs and film screenings this May. The county recognizes both Community Action Month and Older Americans Month. They will host two events centered around the award-winning…
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Understanding Yale’s Active Life Expectancy Study
A recent Yale University study has identified factors significantly impacting our “active life expectancy.” This refers to the years we expect to live with good health and independence. For Generation X, now in middle age, these findings are a timely…
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Is Plastic Turning Seabirds into the First Victims of Avian Dementia?
Remember when we were kids, and the biggest environmental worry was acid rain? Now, a new study is showing that plastic pollution is causing dementia-like brain damage in seabirds. Yes, you read that right. A recent study published in Science…
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Trump Tariffs Expected to Drive Up Healthcare Costs, Disrupt Supply Chains
President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods are expected to significantly increase costs within the U.S. healthcare industry and disrupt supply chains, according to industry analysts. The tariffs, which include a 10% minimum tariff and…
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Scandinavian Aging Models Studied for Global Application
Algoma University students recently completed a study tour of Denmark and Norway, examining Scandinavian practices designed to create age-friendly communities. The research, focused on innovative approaches to aging, has implications for global populations, including the aging Generation X demographic. The…
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EzLift Bed Offers Free Shipping on Advanced Home Hospital Beds
Easing Home Care: EzLift Bed Offers Free Shipping on Advanced Home Hospital Beds The landscape of home healthcare is evolving. EzLift Bed’s recent announcement offers free continental U.S. shipping on their innovative home hospital beds. This is a significant step…
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Virtual Reality Emerges as Tool for Pain, Anxiety Management
Dr. Benton has co-authored a book on Virtual Reality and its use in the treatment of serious illnesses. Virtual reality (VR), once primarily associated with immersive gaming experiences, is now making significant strides in the healthcare sector, offering innovative solutions…
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Mankato, MN Senior Services Cut Programs Amid Funding Shortfall
VINE Faith in Action, a local nonprofit, will adjust programs. State funding cuts and expired COVID-19 relief funds caused a 51% reduction in Aging Well at Home program funds. The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) decreased its support.…
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Social Security to Tighten Identity Verification
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement stricter identity verification procedures starting April 14, 2025. Officials cite the need to combat rising fraud as the primary driver for these changes. This policy shift will impact millions of Americans, particularly those…
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