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Honoring Those Who Died in the Service of Our Country

By Linda Ziac

May 25, 2020

The Caregiver Resource Center

www.TheCaregiverResourceCenter.com

"The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude."   -  Jeff Miller

Memorial Day is a day that honors our brave men and women who served in the US Military, and who died in service to our country.

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Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say

By Judith Graham and Kaiser Health News APRIL 24, 2020

OLDER ADULTS WITH COVID-19, THE ILLNESS CAUSED BY THE CORONAVIRUS, HAVE SEVERAL “ATYPICAL” SYMPTOMS, COMPLICATING EFFORTS TO ENSURE THEY GET TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE TREATMENT, ACCORDING TO PHYSICIANS.

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Coronavirus-Related Medicare Scam Alert  

By Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this pandemic.

We’re warning Medicare beneficiaries that scammers may try to use this pandemic to steal their Medicare number, banking information, or other personal data.

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Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service 
** Online Services Remain Available **

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All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services. 

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This content is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health. NIA

Have you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room were spinning around you? These can be troublesome sensations. If the feeling happens often, it could be a sign of a balance problem.

Balance problems are among the most common reasons that older adults seek help from a doctor. They are often caused by disturbances of the inner ear. Vertigo, the feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, is a common symptom.

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My Social Security is an online portal offered by the Social Security Administration that provides easy access to your Social Security information. The following link will connect you to My Social Security:  https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/

 if you receive benefits or have Medicare, you can use your my Social Security online account to:

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