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On this page, we will bring you articles and information of general interest to our members, volunteers and interested community members.

Posted 7/17/25: A Message from Dr. Oz on the Latest Scam

Dr. Oz - Hospice ScamBeware of scammers, sometimes posing as salespeople, offering "free" services or gifts. They may be trying to trick you into signing up for hospice care without your knowledge.  Watch on YouTube

 

Posted 7/3/25: Tips to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat

Too hot. No thoughts. Only bear. Watch on YouTube

 

 

Posted 6/24/25: Smile! It's Contagious.

A genuine smile can significantly brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple
effect. Here's how you can make someone's day with a big smile: Read More (PDF)

 

Posted 6/17/25: How to Stretch Before Bed

Could just a minute of stretching before bed really make a difference in your sleep quality and how you feel when you wake up? Yes! Watch on YouTube

Posted 6/6/25: Beware of Scams (from Medicare)

It's important to know the signs of a Medicare scam so you can protect yourself. To get your personal information, like your Medicare number, scammers may call, text and email saying things like: Read More (PDF)

Posted 5/31/25: Meet the Sword-billed Hummingbird 

The majestic Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) hails from the Andes in South America. This species takes a hummingbird’s long bill to another level. At around four inches, or ten centimeters, its bill is almost the same length as its head, body, and tail combined! That’s the largest bill in proportion to its body of any bird. The Sword-billed Hummingbird is just one example of the extreme diversity that can be found among the world’s 360+ species of hummingbirds. Watch on YouTube

Posted 5/25/25: What You Eat Can Hurt Your Sleep - What to Eat Instead (CNN article)

What You EatTo prep for a good night’s sleep, start at breakfast.

What you eat throughout the day could affect your quality of sleep at night. Adding foods with the right nutrients could help you get to sleep, stay asleep and wake up more refreshed, according to Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of the Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Read More

Posted 2/24/25: SCAM ALERT (from Social Security)

Watch out. Scammers target everyone! Recognize scammers. They may:

  • Pretend to be from an agency or organization you know.
  • Say there is a problem or promise a prize. Read More (PDF)