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Senior Scene

Aging in place

The best time to start thinking about age adaptations in the home is before you really need them. Unfortunately, many people don’t think about accommodations until an injury occurs or they are struggling with daily tasks. “So many people just keep doing the same thing they have always ...

SMP sees cardiovascular genetic testing used in new fraud trend

Every time there’s a medical advance, there’s a scammer waiting around the corner to exploit it. The latest growing genetic testing fraud trend focuses on cardiovascular genetic testing. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries genetic testing cheek swabs to obtain their Medicare ...

Transportation options critical for seniors

Public transportation has a role in helping people remain in their homes as they age. “Our system was started just to do that 40 years ago,” said Darrell Francis, director for Souris Basin Transportation, Minot. Eighty percent of the service’s 90,000 rides given annually are ...

Club calendar Fall 2021

Alamo Senior Center 528-4881 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, monthly, last Tuesday Cards: Tuesday p.m., following lunch Senior Meals: Tuesdays, noon Foot Clinic: Odd months, Divide County Health Nurse Anamoose Senior ...

Ask Rusty: Avoiding WEP & GPO Reductions

Dear Rusty: I am a retired Texas teacher receiving my State pension. I retired in February 2009, before the end of a “loophole” which affected my future Social Security. I had earned enough credits to receive Social Security benefits in addition to my Teachers Retirement System (TRS) ...