7 Ways to Keep Seniors Engaged During COVID-19
While isolation may be necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic – and vital to keeping higher-risk older adults safe – activities and...
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marycoupland5
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Miles 4 Meals
As you know, the Silverdale Whaling Days was cancelled this year, along with "Whale of a Run," out of concern for the health and safety...
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marycoupland5
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Walk to End Alzheimer's, AUGUST Walks Info
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is this month! To ensure the safety of all involved, a large gathering will not be held. Instead, the Walk...
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marycoupland5
Jul 29, 20201 min read
Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction 2020, Now On-Line
This August, for the first time in its 60-year history, the Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale is being held ONLINE. That...
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marycoupland5
Jul 24, 20201 min read
Road Ahead: Isolation & Loneliness, Effects on our Seniors with Cognitive Impairments & Dementia
In this Road Ahead interview Mary speaks with Daphne Davis, the owner & found of Pinnacle Senior Placements. Daphne educates us on signs...
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marycoupland5
Jul 10, 202016 min read
99 Great Ways to Save Money
AARP 11th annual list is the essential guide to cutting costs right now, July 1, 2020 From the latest online shopping tools to...
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marycoupland5
Jul 2, 20203 min read
FDA Announces Voluntary Recall on Some Hand Sanitizers
By Peter Urban,AARP, Updated June 30, 2020 Warns against using products made by Eskbiochem. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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marycoupland5
Jul 2, 20202 min read
8 Ways to Protect Your Eyesight
By Gary Heiting, OD Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life. The...
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marycoupland5
Jul 1, 20205 min read
Sweaty Face Mask? 5 Tips to Keep Cool While Covered Up
By Andy Markowitz,AARP, June 25, 2020 Staying safe and comfortable as temperatures rise. With health authorities continuing to urge...
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marycoupland5
Jul 1, 20204 min read
3 Lessons from the 2020 Bond Market Every Investor Should Know
Earlier this year when schools closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many parents and grandparents added the title of "teacher" to...
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marycoupland5
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Walk to End Alzheimer's is Moving Forward in 2020
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is moving forward in 2020. To ensure the safety of all involved, a large gathering...
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marycoupland5
Jun 30, 20201 min read
"Re-Stock the Shelves," Local Food Bank Drive Results
Thank you everyone that contributed to the 5 Food Drives in June & July. Together we collected a combined total of 2975 lbs of food and...
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marycoupland5
Jun 29, 20203 min read
The Sunnyside During Social Restrictions
By Pam Duerr & Peggy Reece, Encore Communities While we are adjusting considerably to this season of caution and protection of our...
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marycoupland5
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Dancing in the Rain
It was a busy Morning, about 8:30, when an elderly Gentleman in his 80's arrived to have Stitches removed from his thumb. He said he...
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marycoupland5
May 29, 20201 min read
The Road Ahead: Tele-Medicine and House Calls
In this episode Mary speaks with Dr. Garrett Soames the co-owner and founder of HouseCallMD. Garrett educates us on what is TeleMedicine...
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marycoupland5
May 28, 20209 min read
This is What a Stroke Feels Like
By Rachel Nania, AARP, May 6, 2020 Survivors detail their warning signs and symptoms. Spotting the warning signs and early symptoms of a...
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marycoupland5
May 28, 20206 min read
How to Become Tech Savvy Seniors
Article from AginginPlace, Updated for May 2020 Seniors in a digital world can be easily overwhelmed by all the new technology around us....
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marycoupland5
May 28, 20201 min read
The Road Ahead: Comfort Therapies & Veteran's Programs offered through Hospice.
The Road Ahead: Comfort Therapies & Veterans Volunteer Programs offered through Hospice Today's guest is Caitlin Charles of Assured...
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marycoupland5
May 28, 20203 min read
5 Ways to Build Your Job Skills Online During Quarantine
By Kenneth Terrell, AARP, May 26 2020 Free and low-cost courses and apps to enhance your career prospects from home. The COVID-19...
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marycoupland5
May 28, 20203 min read
Will I Owe the IRS Tax on my Stimulus Payment?
By John Waggoner, AARP, Updated May 27, 2020 Some worry the money will get reported as income on 2020 tax returns. The Internal Revenue...
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