Category Archives: Health
Get a Benefits Check-Up for Free
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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Understanding Hoarding
“Inside E Street” is devoting a show to the problem of hoarding. In Los Angeles, it can be seen on KCET at 9:30 PM on Friday, October 28th. Here’s the synopsis: Hoarding is a growing phenomenon that particularly affects older … Continue reading
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Presidential Citizens Medal
EngAGE congratulates 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal award winners Elizabeth and Stephen Alderman, founders of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation, which establishes mental health clinics around the world for victims of rape and other forms of extreme violence, and Dr. Judith Broder, creator of The … Continue reading
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Medicare Open Enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is earlier than usual this year: October 15 – December 7, 2011. From the Medicare website: “New prescription drug & health plan choices are offered every year. You could save money, get better coverage, or … Continue reading
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Secrets to Longevity?
There have been many studies done across the world to try to find out why some people lead extremely long lives. The primary factors that contribute seem to be common sense: eat more plant-based foods, exercise, reduce stress. But some people have … Continue reading
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News from Casa Bonita
Casa Bonita residents recently enjoyed a festive Luau Party and a trip to the Hungtington Farmer’s Market where they took advantage of the Veggie Voucher Program thanks to Hunger Action Los Angeles! (You can see many more pictures on Gloria Tinajero’s terrific … Continue reading
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Memory Loss
Click on the links below to read two informative articles about Alzheimer’s and memory loss: Five Signs of Alzheimer’s That Sometimes Show Up Before Memory Loss Eight Causes of Memory Loss That Aren’t Alzheimer’s
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