Published by: fox5atlanta.com Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5 each year, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day but a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. While it holds historical significance in […]
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov Early on in Alzheimer’s and related dementias, people experience changes in thinking, remembering, and reasoning in a way that affects daily life and activities. Eventually, people with these diseases will need more help with simple, everyday tasks. This may include bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may be upsetting to the person to
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. Find information on some of the essential vitamins recommended for older adults and how to get the recommended amount within your diet. Vitamins help your body grow and work
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack. Choose healthy foods and drinks Choose healthy meals and snacks to help prevent heart disease and its complications. Be
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Exercise and physical activity are great for your mental and physical health and help keep you independent as you age. Here are a few things you may want to remember when beginning to exercise. Start slowly when beginning exercise The key to being successful and safe when beginning a
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Published by: medicarerights.org If you think you’re being discharged from the hospital too soon, you do have the right to file an appeal. You should’ve gotten a notice that explains this right titled, Important Message from Medicare when you were admitted. If you were there more than 3 days, you should receive another copy of
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud and scams than previously thought, according to an NIA-funded study that mimicked a real-world government imposter scam. The results suggest that a sizable minority of older adults, including those without cognitive impairment, are vulnerable to fraud and scams. The study
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Published by: medicarerights.org Many people with Medicare Part D drug coverage—in particular those who reach the catastrophic coverage phase—may experience unexpected costs and significant confusion as their out-of-pocket obligations change throughout the year. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) brings much-needed consumer protections and predictability to these coverage phases, limiting financial exposure for everyone and generating
As a general rule, seeds are started indoors about six weeks before your last frost date. Published by: almanac.com During a cold spring, it’s better to delay sowing a little to ensure the soil temperature is warm enough than to jump the gun and get disappointing results. Which Seeds to Start Indoors? Not ALL seeds
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Published by: medicarerights.org There are indeed some changes coming in 2025, and you might’ve received an eligibility letter about it earlier this year. A new program called the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program will be offering health insurance to eligible Postal Service employees, retirees, and their eligible family members. PSHB will replace your current
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