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Sally Kelly
JoinedMay 26, 2023
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OpinionSenior Life

Senior Life: May is Older Americans Month

I know we were all around in 1963 when President John Kennedy designated the month of May as Senior Citizens Month. Since that time, the name has been changed to Older Americans Month. Sixty-two years later, the focus is still the same: to bring recognition to older Americans who have contributed so much to make our communities what they are today.
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OpinionSenior Life

Senior Life: Don’t pay more than you need to

The weather has not improved much during the past 30 days. We are having that winter we used to have … and I personally have had enough of it!
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OpinionSenior Life

Senior Life: How to avoid scams

We recently watched the movie "Thelma" on Prime video. Although it was entertaining, it also was very educational about how elderly scams work. If you have not seen it, take the time to watch it when it becomes available. Keep in mind, we all say “It can’t happen to me.”
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Senior Life: More discounts around the county

Kent State University has a Senior Guest Program, which offers individuals over the age of 60 a free opportunity to audit their classes. You can attend for free, do not have to take exams, but can gain all the information from the class content. You will need to pay for your books and parking.
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Senior Life: Learn how to become an ombudsman for senior care

It has been a year now since my sister passed away. She had spent the last four months of her life being moved from one long term care/rehabilitation facility to another. It was during this period of time that our family became very aware and dependent on the Ombudsman program at Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging.
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Senior Life

Senior Life: Easy ways to get out and enjoy good company

So … you are not interested in hiking, or gardening … but you still want to get out of your...
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Senior Life: How to get involved and start your volunteer journey this spring

It is spring, HOOray! It is now time we can begin to make some plans to get out of our homes and get involved in our communities, with our neighbors, and especially with fresh air.
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Senior Life: Dealing with the chill, heating the home and getting groceries this winter

Hopefully you have stayed warm and safe this January. It has really been a trip back to the “old winters” we used to have.
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Senior Life: Dealing with depression during the holidays

Winter is no longer coming … it is here. I had to scrape ice off my windshield the other day....
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Senior Life: Technology taking over and taking advantage of discounts

The recent issue of AARP magazine has a whole article on modern technology. It describes the newest phones and how various parts of our lives can be affected by modern technology … from exercising to shopping, staying in touch with grandchildren, paying bills, and even driving your car without your keys.
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Senior Life: How to avoid internet scams

The new Consumer Reports magazine is out! One of their feature stories is about computer safety. I know we have all heard about seniors being the easiest folks to scam. Personally I have been hacked several times and I still do not really understand how it happens… but my family assures me I am doing something wrong or it would not be happening!
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Senior Life: Ways to enjoy the outdoors this spring and early summer

It’s raining, the flowers are blooming, and the bees are everywhere (at least at our place). It is time to venture outside again. When the sun is out, it feels so good to just stop and sit down and enjoy it!
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