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REAL ID Deadline Approaching in May 2025
In just under three weeks—on May 7, 2025—a new law takes effect that will impact all adults wishing…
Social Work: Compassion + Action
March is Social Work Month. Each day, social workers help millions of Americans navigate life’s challenges. The theme…
Caregiver Support is Critical
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The Benefits of Laughter
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Community Service on the North Shore
If you watch the evening news, you might think that the world is going to hell in the…
Medication Management
I was speaking with a cousin recently and he mentioned a dangerous situation that arose when he took…
Area Agencies on Aging
On July 14, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed an extraordinary piece of legislation–the Older Americans Act. The law…
Check Washing Fraud
I recently learned about another type of scam that is impacting many individuals and businesses throughout the North…
Heart Health
February is American Heart Month and today (Friday, February 7) is National Wear Red Day® to help raise…