Social Security gets big benefits bump

#Middlebury #Seniors #SocialSecurity The news is in. Our Social Security benefit for 2022 will increase by 5.9%, slightly less than the 6.1% estimate the government put out this summer. ... Continue Reading →

It’s time to review, renew Medicare

#Middlebury #Seniors This is that time of year, again, when we need to make decisions about Medicare plans. From October 15 to December 7, we are eligible to compare our coverage among ... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving options to consider

#Middlebury #Seniors #Thanksgiving What is Thanksgiving going to look like this year? That’s a big question, and many of us don’t have the answer yet. Part of it depends ... Continue Reading →

Rec center almost opened again

#Middlebury #Seniors My local recreation center almost opened again. A month ago, the center opened for indoor walking with strict rules. One week later, during a heated board meeting, ... Continue Reading →

Do we really need a booster shot?

#Middlebury #COVIDBooster Depending on when we went for the COVID vaccine, we could be eligible for the booster now … or not. Elderly seniors, as well as those in nursing homes and ... Continue Reading →

Just hang up!

#Middlebury #Seniors It’s time for us to be rude on the phone. There, I’ve said it. “Seniors are often targeted because they tend to be trusting and polite.” So says ... Continue Reading →

Start holiday gift shopping now

#Middlebury #Seniors If you will have holiday shopping to do this year, you need to get started on it now. Manufacturers and store owners are saying there will be shortages. There are ... Continue Reading →

Budget to stay busy, not bored this winter

#Middlebury #Seniors This winter is not going to be a repeat of last year, at least not at my house. COVID will no doubt keep raging around the world, limiting our options for activities, ... Continue Reading →

Recreation Center shuttered again

#Middlebury #Seniors Well, that certainly didn’t last long. My town’s recreation center opened last week for indoor walking only – no classes, no basketball, no anything ... Continue Reading →

Listen up: Engage your brain with podcasts

#Middlebury #Seniors Have you ever listened to a podcast? A podcast is a digital audio or video file you can access from the internet. Podcasts often are in a series that you can tune ... Continue Reading →