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March 02, 2016
Why We Must Protect Medicare Advantage
It’s a story that affects tens of thousands of low-income seniors here in the Capital Region, but rarely gets the coverage it deserves. That is, the ongoing war over federal funding and policies in support of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.
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February 05, 2016
Running Up That Hill Part X: OK, So I Ran a Marathon. Now What?
Welcome to Part X, and the conclusion, of Lauren’s marathon series. Well, she made it, and in one piece! Thinking about training for a marathon? You’ll want to start from the beginning.
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February 04, 2016
Everyone is a Winner with These Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
You don’t have to be a football fan to love the Super Bowl – the ads, the halftime show, and, of course, the food. Even if your team didn’t make it to the big game, you will more than likely tune in. Last year’s thriller between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks drew…
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January 27, 2016
A Parents’ Guide to Knowing Your Teens Online
If you are the parent of a teen (like I am), you can probably best identify your child by the top of his or her head. That’s because many teens today spend their time with their heads down and their face buried in some sort of mobile device – texting, tweeting, Snapchatting, gaming – the…
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January 21, 2016
Running Up That Hill Part IX: How Do You Know if Someone in Your Life is Running a Marathon? Don’t Worry, They’ll Tell You
Welcome to part IX of Lauren’s marathon series. The day of reckoning (aka race day) is drawing near. If you haven’t been following along, start with Part I to find out how Lauren made it this far. Or, continue on to Part X.
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January 14, 2016
Taking the Time to Plan Ahead
As we get older, we begin to think about getting our affairs in order. You may have visited an attorney to set-up a will, or made plans for your children should something happen to you or a spouse. But have you considered your options when it comes to advance care planning, potential hospitalization, and what…
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