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A Warning About the “Grandparent Scam”
Posted on September 9, 2021 - Judy’s phone rang early one morning. “Grandma?” the caller said. “This is your grandson.” “Well hello, Morgan! It’s good to hear from you,” said Judy. It had been a long time since her college-age grandson had called her. “Grandma,” said Morgan, “I need your help. I’m in the hospital in Mexico with COVID and I don’t have enough to pay my bill for treatment. Don’t tell Mom and Dad—they told me not to go on this trip!”
Customized drinks have gone viral – and may be a recipe for disaster
Posted on September 7, 2021 - Coffee is a great source of antioxidants, making it a healthy beverage choice. But, warns the American Heart Association, fancy coffee drinks are a different matter!
A Labor Day Shoutout to Working Family Caregivers
Posted on September 2, 2021 - During the pandemic, it has become more apparent than ever that working family caregivers are stretched thin as they balance caregiving with their job responsibilities. Much attention has been paid to the stressful situation of working parents, who were suddenly called to serve as home school teachers during their working hours. But families who provide unpaid care for an older relative also bear a heavy load.
Having a Good Listener Improves Your Brain Health
Posted on August 31, 2021 - A new study from New York University Grossman School of Medicine shows that having someone to talk to is a factor in staving off memory loss.
Stay Vigilant to Prevent the Spread of the Delta Variant
Posted on August 26, 2021 - The Delta variant is the most common variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spreading in the United States, and it spreads more easily than prior variants. The CDC recommends urgent action.
