Archive for Retirement
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Top 10 Challenges Seniors Face When Downsizing — And How to Overcome Them
By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized Downsizing later in life is a significant milestone for many seniors. Whether moving to a smaller home, a retirement community, or assisted living, the process often comes with mixed emotions and practical hurdles. While the benefits—less upkeep, a safer livi...
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Aging and You
A Village That Cares: Behind the Scenes at Ridgecrest Village By Jenny Kitsis Director of Development Ridgecrest Village A heartfelt thank you to my colleague, Julie Arndt, marketing director at Ridgecrest Village, for sharing this space so I can take you behind the scenes of a community where...
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Iowa’s Older Iowans Beware: How to Spot and Avoid EBT Scams
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging Scammers are aggressively targeting Iowa's Older Iowans with fraudulent calls, texts, and emails aimed at stealing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds used for SNAP benefits. These criminals impersonate the Iowa benefits office or SNAP customer service, tric...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY West/Midwest Region
Davenport Social Security Administration 4319 N. Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa (855) 420-8556 Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Rock Island Social Security Administration 2350 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois (866) 414-9166 Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Social Security Celebrates 90 Years...
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Aging and You
No Better Time Than Now By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village There has never been a better time to consider moving to a senior living community—especially if you currently own your own home. Right now, it’s a seller’s market, and summer is the prime time of year to sell...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West/Mid-West Region
Davenport Social Security Administration 4319 N. Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa (855) 420-8556 Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM Rock Island Social Security Administration 2350 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois (866) 414-9166 Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 4 PM Combined Funds Move One Year Sooner to 2034; OASI...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | West / Mid-West Region
Social Security Continues to Provide Ways for the Public to Request Accommodations and File Civil Rights (Program Discrimination) Complaints The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access its programs, activities, and facilities, regard...
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Aging and You
Seniors in Action- Enrichment Services By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village What’s important to older adults seems to be all around us. When I entered the field of geriatrics decades ago, I had no idea that anything related to older adults would mean such big business for s...
