Breaking news alert! Turn off the television

#Middlebury #Seniors I learned a lesson this week when I discovered I’d spent over 10 hours glued to the news on television. Afterward, I was depressed and full of anxiety. I ... Continue Reading →

Social Security benefit increased less than inflation

#Middlebury #Seniors #SocialSecurity We’ve now experienced our 2022 Social Security benefit amount for a couple of months, the 5.9% increase. How are you doing? The problem is ... Continue Reading →

Lists help during COVID wait

#Middlebury #Seniors An unscientific poll of senior friends and neighbors revealed just what we’ve accomplished during the past two years of this pandemic. The answer: not much. Mostly, ... Continue Reading →

How well do you know your iPhone?

#Middlebury #Seniors Did you know there is a flashlight on your iPhone? I just found mine. Courtesy of BoomerTECH Adventures online, I’ve not only learned that there is a flashlight, ... Continue Reading →

Consider requirements before you sign up for senior discounts

#Middlebury #SeniorDiscounts We all want to save a dollar every place we can. Discounts aimed at seniors are a good way to get our attention, but now and then it’s just not a ... Continue Reading →

You can rebuild lost muscle

#Middlebury #Seniors A show of hands: How many of us feel that we’ve lost muscle strength during the pandemic? Unfortunately, the answer is that many of us have, and we’re ... Continue Reading →

Beware of slipping on ice

#Middlebury #Seniors #Ice The local television weather guy made an announcement recently that was, I think, meant to be uplifting. He said, “And winter is now half over!” Instead, ... Continue Reading →

Deal with empty store shelves

#Middlebury #Seniors There’s been a shift in food availability across the country. If your area is just now getting hit with empty store shelves, this concept is shocking and ... Continue Reading →

Is a Part B premium cutback coming?

#Middlebury #Seniors #Medicare #PartB By now we know just how much our Social Security checks are going to be for this year, after the deductions for Part B. The average dollar increase ... Continue Reading →

Beware of the cold

#Middlebury #Seniors Administrators of the local senior center called it a tailgate party and envisioned many dozens of elderly gathered in the parking lot outside the center, drinking ... Continue Reading →