Learn More, Back to School for Free
South Carolina law provides tuition exemption for residents 60+ to take classes at state colleges (nominal fees may apply). Seniors can generally take any class offered, but many colleges also have specialized senior learning programs. Check with the institution’s admissions office for details. For a list of higher education participants click here. Another option is […]
After a Fall
Knowing what to do after a fall and how to get up after a fall are important to protect yourself from pain and inconvenience. > After you have fallen assess if you are in great pain or are injured. > Call to someone for help if they are at home in another room. > If […]
THANK A NURSE!
THANK A NURSE! National Nurses Week is celebrated May 6 (National Nurses’ Day) through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. There are over 4 million registered nurses in America.
$4 and $10 prescriptions for commonly prescribed medications
Walmart has $4 thirty-day and $10 ninety-day prescriptions for commonly prescribed medications. This might be less money than insurance co-pays. No insurance necessary. For a wide range of prescription diagnosis including: > Cholesterol > Diabetes > Digestion > Family planning > Heart health & blood > Mental health > Thyroid > Vitamins & nutrition For […]
Get Help with Your Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers many different kinds of resources to answer your federal tax questions and address topics that matter to older taxpayers. Including Free Income Tax Return Preparation Help, Free Federal Tax Resources for Seniors and Retirees, Special Programs for Eligible Taxpayers, Military Tax Benefits, and Tax Help for Individuals with Disabilities. USA.gov’s […]
April Fools’ Day- Laughter is good for health!
Laugh! Monday is April Fools’ Day! For well-being and good health, giggles are serious. Research suggests humor can improve short-term memory. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter is an excellent stress reliever, reduces the “stress hormone” cortisol. “Begin by laughing more daily,” A rehabilitation scientist, Bains said. “It will improve your quality of life.” “Laughter […]
Stress and Anxiety Heartache and Worry
Stress and anxiety can certainly impact your physical, emotional and mental health, and in popular culture and common lingo, we often connect the dots between stress and heart health. We talk about “stress and heartache” or “being worried to death.” Stress causes the body to produce adrenaline and cortisol, both of which can affect heart […]
DONATED BLANKETS HELP SERIOUSLY ILL OR TRAMATIZED CHILDREN
DONATED BLANKETS HELP SERIOUSLY ILL OR TRAMATIZED CHILDREN in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties Project Linus organizes gifts of new, handmade, washable blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers” to children, ages infant to 18, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or in dire need. Project Linus began in December 1995, is comprised of nearly […]
When’s the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?
Every year, Medicare’s open enrollment period is October 15 – December 7. People in a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should always review the materials their plans send them, like the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If their plans are changing, they should make sure their plans will still […]
What is Your Risk? FREE Way to Assess Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool Estimate a woman’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer over the next 5 years and up to age 90 (lifetime risk). The tool uses a woman’s personal medical and reproductive history and the history of breast cancer among her first-degree relatives (mother, sisters, daughters) to estimate absolute breast cancer […]
