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Providing relevant news and articles to active seniors at
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Medicare Scams

Posted in Uncategorized on July 27th, 2010

Various scams have made their way into our society.  From bogus charities, to Nigerian rackets, to get-rich-quick schemes, criminals are at work to defraud people, organizations, and agencies of their money.
One such scam is health care fraud.  In certain instances, people do not see the money come directly from their wallets but instead Medicare is [...]

Mi CASA

Posted in Uncategorized on July 20th, 2010

Many active seniors volunteer their time in one way or another.  Why?  Because they feel rewarded when they engage in acts of goodwill toward others; after all, volunteers make a positive difference in so many lives.  What they may not know, though, is that some studies have shown volunteering can slow age-related signs like frailty and cognitive [...]

Baseball’s Fame

Posted in Uncategorized on July 15th, 2010

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a non-profit museum dedicated to an illustrious American institution: baseball. The complex (which includes a research library) commemorates the beginnings, growth, and historical timeline of baseball’s fascinating history.  Additionally, multiple displays pay tribute to the talented men and women who helped shape baseball into an American icon.
The museum, established in 1939, is located [...]

More Peas, Please

Posted in Activities, Health & Wellness on July 6th, 2010

Peas have a long-standing legacy in many regions of the world.  The ancient Romans and Greeks regularly used the dried variety of this legume, but the origin of the small veggie is thought to have its roots in the Middle East.  Around the 19th century, the English made garden peas legendary through their innovative [...]