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SeniorNet Community, ObamaCare ? - RyanCare ? - TrumpCare ? All Health Care Specialist Agree YOU need to manage your own Health. Free Patient Portal On-Line Education - A Patient Portal is a secure online website that gives patients convenient 24-hour access to personal health information via Internet connection. Information on the patient portals includes doctor visits, medications, immunizations, allergies, lab results. Also, on some portals you can refill prescriptions, schedule non-urgent appointments, check benefits, download and complete forms and view educational materials. If you are 50 and over - and have access to a computer - you will most likely qualify for this Free On-Line Education. Education includes: The right questions to ask your doctor to gain access to … [Continue reading...]

Doug Kisgen, Author of Rethink Happy…

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Doug Kisgen is a serial entrepreneur, organizational consultant, and the published author of Rethink Happy. He is also a licensee for a unique program called Culture Index. His company, Kisgen Group, works with entrepreneurs and executives to help them get what they want through the use of a short survey that validly measures seven work-related traits. His former company Daydream Senior Care, dba Home Instead Senior Care, was a two-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company when he sold it. Doug formed his first corporation right out of college in 1991. Since then, he has built several businesses while also remaining an accomplished musician, songwriter and actor. Kisgen has been an EO member since 2010 and has held the positions of Launch Champion and President for EO KC as well … [Continue reading...]

CELEBRATING NEW YORK CITY’S SENIORS

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Amy Chalfy of JASA shares the Good News of JASA and concern about Elder Abuse and how they help make the lives of Seniors better all around to age in place. Amy Chalfy of JASA shares the Good News of JASA, Good News thanks JASA for doing such important work for years. According to the latest statistics from the NYC Department for the Aging, more than 18 percent, (over 1.52 million) of New Yorkers are over the age of 60. And this number is growing daily as the Boomer generation becomes the Senior population. To commemorate this wide and varied group, and to continue providing services and activities to keep them engaged, vital and cared for, JASA, one of New York’s largest and most trusted agencies serving more than 43,000 older adults in the New York metropolitan area, will host its … [Continue reading...]

SingFit

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Nat King Cole is making an unforgettable difference in the lives of dementia patients through the SingFit PRIME. Designed by certified music therapists, SingFit PRIME offers a therapeutic music program for patients with dementia to stimulate their cognitive and physical abilities and improve their mood through group sing-alongs. Patients at senior facilities can sing along to more than 200 songs from classic artists including Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Tony Bennett from the SingFit iPad app. In addition to music, the program incorporates movement and trivia to keep patients focused and engaged. www.singfit.com … [Continue reading...]

Jeff Joseph, Senior Vice President, Communications and Strategic Relationships Consumer Electronics Association speaks to Good News about the largest technology show in Las Vegas

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Official CES Editors’ Choice Partner Developed a new CES Editors' Choice Partnership program in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association at the International CES Show including live TV hits across all Gannett TV stations, and a special pull-out section of USA TODAY featuring our awards and coverage. www.cesweb.org … [Continue reading...]

Dan Zielinski – Motorists — “Get a Grip”!

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Make sure your tires are road-ready this holiday season Tire expert available to provide tips on how to check tire tread and ensure vehicles are ready for winter weather and holiday travel Winter Travel & Tire Safety Interview Dan Zielinski, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at the Rubber Manufacturers Association Gearing up for the upcoming travel season, millions of drivers are putting themselves at increased risk by ignoring a key element to keeping them and their families safe: their tires. A recent survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association reveals that nearly one-third of drivers do not know how to tell if their tires are bald. Proper tire tread is a key element to tire safety, especially during the winter while driving in wet, snowy or icy conditions. … [Continue reading...]

As Aging Population Grows, So Do Robotic Health Aides

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By JOHN MARKOFFDEC. 4, 2015, NY Times Science Section 12/8/2015 Dr. Naira Hovakimyan of the University of Illinois with a small drone that may eventually be able to carry out household tasks, like retrieving a bottle of medicine, for older adults. SAN FRANCISCO — The ranks of older and frail adults are growing rapidly in the developed world, raising alarms about how society is going to help them take care of themselves in their own homes. FROM OUR ADVERTISERS Naira Hovakimyan has an idea: drones. The University of Illinois roboticist recently received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the idea of designing small autonomous drones to perform simple household chores, like retrieving a bottle of medicine from another room. Dr. Hovakimyan … [Continue reading...]

SeniorNet Huntington, Long Island Annual Meeting shares…

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their latest technology educational organization with thanks SeniorNet is an international, volunteer, non-profit organization founded in 1986. It is one of the world’s largest training organization for adults 50 and over. SeniorNet’s mission is to provide seniors with education in and access to computer technology. It has Learning Centers throughout the United States. SeniorNet at FSL, L.I. established the first learning center on Long island in Huntington in 1999. We are recognized as one of the leading learning centers in the country, having received numerous national recognition awards and local government proclamations. Our site sponsor is Family Service League, one of the leading human resource organizations on Long Island. We offer a broad curriculum, with courses … [Continue reading...]

SeniorNet Community,

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SeniorNet has teamed with the National Council on Aging's Medicare education site- MyMedicareMatters.org to provide you with trusted information and free, unbiased professional support to help you get the right Medicare coverage for your needs. Open Enrollment is an annual period of time (October 15 through December 7) when current Medicare users can choose to re-evaluate part of their Medicare coverage (their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan) and compare it against all the other plans on the market. Each year, insurance companies can make changes to Medicare plans that can impact how much you will pay out-of-pocket-like the monthly premiums, deductibles, drug costs, and provider or pharmacy "networks." Research shows that the average consumer could save $300 or more … [Continue reading...]

DR. BESSMA MOMANI (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO)

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Dr. Bessma Momani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation (CIGI). Dr. Momani was formerly a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a visiting scholar at Georgetown University's Mortara Center. She is a 2015 Fellow of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and a Fulbright Scholar. She has authored and co-edited over eight books and over 65 scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters that have examined the IMF, the World Bank, petrodollars, the Middle East, and Arab youth. Dr. Momani has received numerous Social Sciences and Humanities Research … [Continue reading...]

Dan Weber, The Association of Mature American Citizens

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SENIORS ON FIXED INCOMES DENIED 1% COST OF LIVING INCREASE The following is a statement by AMAC on the topic of Seniors on fixed incomes being denied a 1% Cost of Living Increase. Interviews upon request. www.amac.us and www.amacfoundation.com “Fixed income seniors suffer while the Obama administration offers unemployment payments for up to six full months even though it is a clear cut disincentive for job seekers. The administration, it seems, is unwilling to give the jobless the motivation they need to start seeking jobs by cutting back on the government’s unemployment largesse. Yet, hapless retirees and other fixed income Americans may be denied a paltry 1% COLA increase yet again,” according to Dan Weber, president of AMAC (Association of Mature American Citizens). “Unemployment … [Continue reading...]

Good Deeds Day

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Good Deeds Day is an annual celebration of doing Good Deeds, ( http://gdd.goodnet.org/) and is coming up on Sunday, March 15th! Launched in the U.S. in 2013, Good Deeds Day has taken off with over 50 countries participating including Mexico, Panama, Chile, Argentina, France, Germany, Switzerland, Britain, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Israel, Hungary, Ukraine, South Africa and Singapore. All over the world, hundreds of thousands choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others and positively change the world. Initiated by American-Israeli businesswoman and philanthropist, Shari Arison, owner of Arison Group, Good Deeds Day was first launched in Israel in 2007, and … [Continue reading...]

NYCREW – New York Commercial Real Estate Women Part 1 + 2 + 3

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Queens of the Empire: A highlight of the Annual Gala held by The New York chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women's Network (NYCREW) was the presentation of the Empire Award to Leila Larijani(center), Senior Vice President – Wealth Management of UBS Financial Services, a sponsor of the organiztion’s annual Global Trends panel, and a member of numerous committees. This singular honor,given for outstanding dedication and service to the chapter and the industry, was founded and sponsored by NYCREW and CREW Network board member Faith Hope Consolo (right), Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group. Ms. Consolo also created the Founders Award, a comparable honor from the Association of Real Estate Women (AREW), during her term as President. The gala was the last for NYCREW, which will merge … [Continue reading...]

Dan Weber, HOW TO COVER 16 MILLION PATIENTS’ HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR FREE

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The 2nd largest Seniors organization, Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), has a proposal of how to cover 16 million patients' health care costs for free. Simply offer doctors a tax deduction for treating a certain quota of patients for free. AMAC founder Dan Weber gives the amazing back story details of how physicians were polled and asked what it would take to be willing to treat patients for free, and overwhelmingly they agreed to do so if they only could catch a break from the government, as in a tax break. What's more, the other concern doctors had with regard to taking on a larger caseload was the additional exposure to potential malpractice lawsuits since their insurance rates are already sky high. Weber proposed to give them a Good Samaritan exemption wherein … [Continue reading...]

At Last Senior Texting Codes

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Young people have theirs, now Seniors have their own texting codes:   * ATD- At the Doctor's   * BFF - Best Friends Funeral   * BTW- Bring the Wheelchair   * BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth   * CBM- Covered by Medicare   * CUATSC- See You at the Senior Center   * DWI- Driving While Incontinent   * FWIW - Forgot Where I Was   * GGPBL- Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low   * GHA - Got Heartburn Again   * HGBM - Had Good Bowel Movement   * LMDO - Laughing My Dentures Out   * LOL- Living on Lipitor   * OMSG - Oh My! Sorry, Gas   * TOT- Texting on Toilet   * WAITT - Who Am I Talking To?   Hope these help. GGLKI (Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking in!) … [Continue reading...]

Tom Whitman, SVP, Director of Flip

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www.thisisflip.com LGBT Campaign Refresh Because of our depth of knowledge and reach in the LGBT market, Flip was brought in to craft a compelling and relevant LGBT campaign for AT&T. The 2013 campaign featured work across digital, social, and traditional platforms in both niche and mainstream publications. … [Continue reading...]

Senior and Alumni Day- April 12

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Dear Alumni, I want to first thank you for everything that you have done to make Quinnipiac Tennis such a great program.  Your hard work on the courts and in the class room has helped make you who you are today. As you might know, we celebrate our senior class each year by inviting alumni and parents to congratulate them for their accomplishments and hard work.  We only have one senior to celebrate this year and that is Mary Chuppa.  Mary did not spend four years with us but has been a tremendous leader and player after transferring from West Virginia two years ago. This year's Tennis Alumni, Parents & Senior Day promises to be a memorable and special event. The women's team was picked pre-season #1 and the men's team was picked pre-season #3 in their first year of MAAC … [Continue reading...]

SeniorNet Grandparents Day Book Sale

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Save 50% on books for Grandparents Day   SeniorNet Members, Volunteers, and Supporters, This Sunday, September 8th, marks the 25th annual celebration of Grandparents Day, a day intended to honor grandparents and seniors and recognize their contributions to our community. Celebrate Grandparents Day with SeniorNet with a 50% off discount on computer and technology-related books from Que Publishing. Find books on a wide variety of technology-related subjects. Topics include: Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OSX Software: Office 2010 and 2013, Adobe software, and much more Smartphones and tablets: iPads, iPhones, Windows Phone, Android, etc. Websites: Facebook, LinkedIn, eBay, etc. Click on the image below to visit the Que website and choose your … [Continue reading...]

NEVER FORGET & GUNS IN AMERICA

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Currently Showing: The Townley Gallery, (Laguna Beach, CA); Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, (Laguna Beach CA). New Exibit/Opening: Saturday April 13th, 1-6 p.m. New Port Beach Art Exhibition, Oasis Senior Center. Mati Russo is pleased to present, a group exhibition of new work. Please join us on Saturday April 13, from 1-6 p.m., for the exhibition opening and to meet the artist. (Mati Russo) In the exhibition, Russo presents a series of artworks that re-live and convey a heart wrenching understanding the artist has of having experienced 9/11 and the tragedies suffered through the violent use of guns in America. Russo refers to her latest collection of work as “something very meaningful that personally motivated her to create, Never Forget & Guns in America.” This is … [Continue reading...]

Join Amy Silverberg Oselkin, for a special style and fashion forward holiday themed makeover!

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This holiday season, millions of people will be combing their closets frantically looking for something to wear to the upcoming office or neighborhood holiday soiree.  With expert fashion and beauty advice from, Amy Silverberg Oselkin, we will have you turning heads. Amy’s passion for trends began at the age of seven. From there, she transformed her love of fashion and beauty into a career. Amy is currently the QVC Host for Clarks! She has held the title of Senior Lifestyle Editor for In Touch Weekly and reported and produced for E! News. Amy has also been seen on the red carpet conducting interviews with A- List celebrities at award shows and premieres. In her role as a trend blogger, Amy keeps millions of viewers informed and up to date on the must-have products of the … [Continue reading...]