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Social Security and OIG Announce National ‘Slam the Scam’ Day
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, and the agency continued raising public awareness about telephone impersonation schemes during the Office of the Inspector General’s national “Slam the Scam” Day on March 5.
Department of Aging’s 2020 Benefits and Rights Book Available
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres recently announced the release of the 2020 Benefits and Rights for Older Pennsylvanians, the commonwealth’s premier guide for information and resources serving older adults on the state and local levels.
Savvy Senior: Beware of 2020 Census Scams
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you offer some tips to help seniors guard against census scams? With the 2020 census gearing up, I’ve read that there are a lot of potential scammers out there looking to take advantage of older people, and I want to protect myself.
– Cautious Judy
Older Pennsylvanians Count in 2020 Census
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Your participation in the U.S. census benefits your community, whether you live with family, receive in-home care, or reside in a senior living community or home.
Workshop Planned for Public School Pre-Retirees
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The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) for Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Perry, and York County chapters will hold a free preretirement workshop 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Mechanicsburg Middle School.
Drawing on Experience
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- Written by Maria V. Snyder Maria V. Snyder
Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design.
Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.
Financial Focus: Planning for the Rising Costs of Healthcare
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- Written by Steven Brettler Steven Brettler
Healthcare costs are rising, especially for retirees, and many will need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
Grief Relief: 7 Effective Mind-Body Ways to Manage Grieving
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
The Harvard Men’s Health Watch newsletter recently reported on a study led by T.H. Eric Bui, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for research at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.
Remembering the Twentieth Century: I Remember Mama
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- Written by Joe Cacka Joe Cacka
Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design.
Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.