Category Archives: Finances

Financial Assistance for Prescription Drugs

Posted on November 2, 2011 by EngAGE

Many people need help paying for prescriptions, so a central clearinghouse that would facilitate finding out how to get that help would be great. Fortunately, it exists in the form of Partnership for Prescription Assistance. From their website: “Our mission is to … Continue reading →

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Get a Benefits Check-Up for Free

Posted on October 27, 2011 by EngAGE

  There’s a wealth of information on the BenefitsCheckUp website, a service of the National Council on Aging. If you need financial assistance in any area of your life, or know someone who does, just click on the link to … Continue reading →

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Make Do and Mend

Posted on October 24, 2011 by EngAGE

With the economy in such trouble and people struggling to make ends meet, it might be time to consider adopting the suggestions in this 2:45 British film from the Ministry of Supply. “How to Make Do and Mend” presents an exhibition arranged … Continue reading →

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Fifty Facts About Older Adults

Posted on May 26, 2011 by EngAGE

May is Older Americans Month and, in honor of the occasion, the Masters in Health Care blog featured a terrific list of “Fifty Fascinating Aging Facts.” Are you surprised to learn that your brain never stops growing? Or that drivers over sixty-five have fewer … Continue reading →

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Con Artists Target Seniors

Posted on May 25, 2011 by EngAGE

While anyone can become a victim of con artists, older people are their primary targets. According to a recent post on Omaha.com: “The FBI estimates that 50 percent to 80 percent of all telemarketing scams target senior citizens . . . … Continue reading →

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