New Medicare cards are on the way
Have you ever notices that your Medicare card number is a social security number, usually your own? It is important to safeguard this number against identity theft and never give it to strangers over...
View ArticleMedicaid Cuts Could Hurt Seniors Most
Much of the country is focused on the debate around repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. However, what hasn’t received nearly as much attention is that the House also passed deep cuts to...
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ONE IN FIVE AMERICANS OVER 50 ARE AFFECTED BY ISOLATION
As we age circumstances in our lives often change. We retire from a job, friends move away or health issues convince us to eliminate or restrict driving. When changes like these occur, we may not...
View ArticleSouthwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association Celebrates its 100th...
Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association Celebrates its 100th Anniversary A walk through the last 100 years. Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association (SIVNA) officially began on...
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Thank You Sponsors!
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Physical activity is key to healthy aging
Physical activity is key to healthy aging. Doing endurance, strength, balance, & flexibility exercises regularly can help you maintain health and independence as you age. This infographic has ideas...
View Article5 Facts About Social Security from ssa.gov
5 Facts You Might Not Know About Social Security Posted on July 19, 2018 by Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications Most people know at least something about Social Security. For...
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Grandparents Day is September 9th
The proportion of children living with grandparents has doubled in the U.S. since 1970. Nearly 100,000 grandparents in Illinois are living with and responsible for their own grandchildren under the...
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Medicare Annual Enrollment
From October 15 to December 7th, you can start stop or switch your Medicare Part D enrollment. SHIP Counselors can provide you with no charge, unbiased and confidential answers to your questions...
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HEAT ADVISORY- Information and Cooling Sites
Heat indices for the Greater St. Louis Metro area are expected to be around 110 degrees today. For a list of cooling centers in Illinois click one of the image below or go to...
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