Local Farmers' Markets Open
With summer just around the corner, many local farmers’ markets are opening up for the season. Markets are now open in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan...
Summer 2009 Newsletter
Download a .pdf version of our seasonal newsletter.
Social Security News:
Economic recovery checks are on the way!
On May 7, 2009, the federal government began mailing $250 economic recovery payments to people receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. In all, more than 50 million people will receive the one-time payment.
The payments are being issued on a staggered basis throughout the month of May.
If you have not received your payment by June 4, 2009, you should contact the Social Security Administration.
Senior-Friendly Technology
• Jitterbug. Many senior citizens have pleasant memories of the jitterbug, that lively dance of the 1935-1955 era. But many of these same seniors...
SENIOR SAFETY : stay aware; be prepared
It only took a moment. Pushing her carriage through the produce section of the supermarket, she stops and selects some bananas. When she turns back, she...
What Medicare prescription drug coverage means to you
As you probably are aware, Medicare now offers coverage for prescription drugs. Everyone with Medicare is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income and...
Maintaining Your Dental Health
Good oral hygiene is especially important in our later years. Not only are seniors at risk for the typical problems that people of all ages face, but also there are concerns...
Tips on Vision Care
As we age, our risk for serious eye diseases begins to rise. Vision-threatening conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and...
“Sound” advice about your hearing
Experts believe that among seniors hearing loss is the third most prevalent disabling, but treatable, condition after arthritis and hypertension. Hearing loss occurs...
How to get the most from your community pharmacist
Your pharmacist is an important member of a team of professionals dedicated to helping you maintain your health. In addition to dispensing medications...
Greetings from the White House!
Here’s how to help make a family member or friend’s celebration extra special! |
