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6 Scams Every Older American Should Know About

6 Scams Every Older American Should Know About

6 Scams Every Older American Should Know About

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
Amid technology advances enabling scammers to commit fraud, elders and their loved ones need to stay informed. Typically, elder scams involve the transfer of money to a stranger or imposter for a promised benefit or good.
For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition

For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition

For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10% of older people don’t eat enough, while one-third eat too much, according to HealthinAging.
COOKING OUT

COOKING OUT

COOKING OUT

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
The phrase ‘cooking out’ often equates to applying heat to steaks or burgers anywhere other than in the kitchen, often outside on the patio using a gas or charcoal grill.
529 Plan Can Help Ease College ‘Sticker Shock’

529 Plan Can Help Ease College ‘Sticker Shock’

529 Plan Can Help Ease College ‘Sticker Shock’

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
The school year will soon be here. And if you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared? College isn’t cheap.

Did You Know?

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
Students entering high school have two different paths they can choose: public or private. Attending a public high school in the United States generally comes with few out-of-pocket costs because the running of the school is subsidized by local property taxes.
Little Oprah Annie

Little Oprah Annie

Little Oprah Annie

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
We’re a three-generation household at the moment. I sure wish we were four gen. See, that would mean one or both of my parents would still be with us. Recently, I was in the bathroom with my granddaughter, who had somehow managed to convince me to let her shower in my bathroom.
Ask Aunt B,

Ask Aunt B,

Ask Aunt B,

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
What do you think about artificial intelligence? I find it interesting, but I am afraid that we will lose the human touch with all of it or worse yet will it take all of our jobs. I don’t like to be a fearful person but it is interesting all the things it can do.

Walk Your Way to Better Overall Health

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
People turn to many different exercises and pieces of fitness equipment to get in shape and lose weight. What they may not realize is that one of the most effective health strategies requires no additional gear except a quality pair of athletic shoes.
Expert Tips to Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

Expert Tips to Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

Expert Tips to Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

News Staff
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 05:00
Every summer, children get heatstroke or die as a result of being left unattended in a hot car, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service safety expert says there are ways to avoid tragedy.