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8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure

(FAMILY FEATURES) — To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. For most adults, healthy blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury or less. Blood pressure consistently above 130/80 millimeters of mercury increases your risk for heart disease, kidney disease, eye damage, dementia and stroke. Your doctor might recommend lowering your blood pressure if it’s between 120/80 and ...

It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health

(FAMILY FEATURES) — On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association. Each day, 405 deaths occur in the U.S. as the result of strokes, an average of one death every 3:33. More people die annually from CVD than from any other cause including cancer, COPD, diabetes, lung infections and the flu, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics. Consider these steps to #RethinkCVRisk to change ...

Current Scam in ND

A scam was reported to North Dakota SMP where the caller identifies as being a Medicare advocate. On caller ID, the number shows as being a local call. The caller tells the beneficiary that their benefits may be, or already have been terminated because of illegal activity on their Medicare account. The caller asks the beneficiary to verify their Medicare number to further investigate the alleged activity. This is a scam. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) does not employ Medicare advocates, nor will they call to verify your Medicare number. Never share your Medicare number if ...

Hello Seniors!

Senior coalition is missing our seniors. Hopefully we will have our annual Salute to Seniors, May 10, 2022. We are looking at Sept. 17, 2021, for our Harvest Ball held at the Moose club from 2 to 4 p.m. with entertainment, dance, bake sale and delicious pie and coffee. My senior friends, I hope to see all of you at our upcoming events. Stay safe. Live life to the fulness, one day at a time. God bless.

Hello Seniors Friends

Trinity Homes is slowly opening up to schedule outside visits, inside visits, residents outing and entertainment. We are looking forward to having a fun summer, getting our residents outside enjoying sunshine, with garden walks, special events on the patio, spa day, building bird houses, crafts, baking, auction, bingo and of course planting beautiful flowers. Church will be on Wednesday & Catholic Mass on Thursdays. Residents love going to the zoo, so we are taking them in June. We encourage families to help escort the family members to the zoo and other outings we are planning this ...

Demystifying the probate process

Probate is the legal process required in many cases to settle someone’s estate after they pass away. The word “probate” may cause some people to cringe as they recall a negative experience with the estate of a loved one. Or maybe they have heard Suze Orman or Dave Ramsey advise listeners to avoid probate at all costs. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about probate. Having a more complete understanding of the process can help clear up these misconceptions and help you avoid unintended consequences when thinking about your estate plan. Probate is the process of settling ...