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On Memorial Day, we honor service members who have given their lives for our nation. Social Security acknowledges the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives to protect our country. Part of how we honor these heroes is the way we provide Social Security benefits.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins partnered with the non-profit organization Equality Lab to host a “Virtual Reality (VR) Genie” event at Jewish Community Services of South Florida in Miami Beach on April 4. The event provided seniors with an invigorating VR experience. Over 30 seniors were able to fulfill their wishes of swimming with the dolphins, visiting Europe, and traveling back to their homeland – all through cutting-edge technology.
It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, and now scientists say variety in your social circle may help you live longer. Researchers at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin have found that older adults who spend more time interacting with a wide range of people were more likely to be physically active and had greater emotional well-being.
Say “annual checkup” and most people imagine waiting at the doctor’s office. But, there’s another type of checkup that can give you a sense of wellness without even leaving home. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and follow these five steps to conduct your own Social Security annual checkup.
MIAMI —The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Disability Services Division is now offering free aquatic exercise classes for disabled and older veterans at select Miami-Dade pools. The classes are being held weekdays, 9-10 a.m., now through Dec. 20, 2019. Pre-registration is not required.
MIAMI GARDENS – About 300 residents turned out on February 13 to attend Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s annual Valentine’s Day Dance for Seniors at Trinity Church in Miami Gardens.
Now that tax season is over, it’s probably a good time to evaluate some financial “best practices” for the rest of the year. A good spring-cleaning can clear out the clutter to let you see a clear path for your future. Social Security is always here to help. Even if you just started working, now is the time to start preparing for retirement. Achieving the dream of a secure, comfortable retirement is much easier with a strong financial plan.
Emergency department (ED) visits by people age 65 and older who were identified with opioid misuse and dependence more than tripled between 2006 and 2014, according to new research published by researchers at Towson University. The study also discovered that opioid misuse was associated with an increased number of chronic conditions, greater injury risk, and higher rates of alcohol dependence and mental health diagnoses.
Social Security is required by law to review, from time to time, the current medical condition of all people receiving disability benefits to make sure they continue to have a qualifying disability. Generally, if a person’s health hasn’t improved, or if their disability still keeps them from working, they will continue to receive their benefits.
MIAMI – Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier Souto and Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development will host a preview of Senator Villas, an affordable housing development for the elderly in Miami-Dade County’s Westchester area,on Friday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m.
MIAMI-DADE – Miami-Dade County Commission Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmonson, Commissioner for District 3, had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon on the first tower to be refurbished at the Three Round Towers elderly housing complex administered by the Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) department on Feb. 22, 2019. She was joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and City of Miami Commissioner Willy Gort, who represents the Allapattah neighborhood; Related Urban Development Senior Vice President Albert Milo; Related Vice Chairman Adolfo Henriques and PHCD Director Michael Liu.
Now that it’s tax season, you might be gathering all of your forms and documentation from the previous year. Sometimes getting all that material together — receipts for donations, business expenses, and travel — can be overwhelming. And losing one vital piece can take up time that you might not be able to spare.
