A roundup of news stories from across the country and around the web.
Tag: Senior Living
Don’t Fall Prey to an IRS Scam
submitted by Maryanne Daily, Senior Vice President, Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers,… Read more »
Dementia Doesn’t Have to be Devastating
by Mary B. Lee, Certified Trainer, Positive Approach(TM) My journey with dementia began in 2004 when my mother was diagnosed with… Read more »
What are Trusts and Do I Need One?
by Alyson C. Fudge, Esq. When we discuss planning for the future, one of the main concerns that most people… Read more »
Ask the RD: Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
by Edna Cox Rice, RD, CSG, LDN There are so many holidays and events during the fall and winter months,… Read more »
Does Your Car Fit You?
from AARP: AARP Driver Safety Although older drivers are the demographic group with the highest rate of seatbelt use— and… Read more »
Vision and Diabetes
by Dr. Charles J. Woody, Pelham Vision Center About 12% of the people in South Carolina have diabetes. That’s about… Read more »
Understanding the Parts of Medicare
by Loretta Hartzell Medicare is a federal health insurance program for the following: people 65 or older, people under 65 with… Read more »
Screening your way to a Healthier Life
by William C. Logan, Jr, MD, Clinical Advisor, Humana, Inc. When it comes to health care, prevention is key. It’s always… Read more »
Through Dimly Lit Eyes
by Carmen Moize, RN, Patriot Hospice The day room was bustling with activities, this was a usual finding here at… Read more »