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Bank Support
Do you have questions about banking? Just ask Alex, our expert banker, to get the advice you need for your banking success. Learn why and how a chip in your debit card works. Discover how to protect yourself from bouncing a check. Find out why you would use a wire transfer to purchase a new
The Joy of Volunteering to Visit People With Alzheimer’s
I arrived for my first half day of volunteering to visit three ladies with Alzheimer’s at Brookdale Senior Living’s Clare Bridge memory care facility near my home in Overland Park, Kansas. Carolyn, my first lady to see, was sitting in the lobby with three other residents. I went up to her, introduced myself, and told
Hearing loss – America’s Silent and Growing Epidemic
Hearing loss is America’s silent epidemic. It can have a more negative impact on the quality of life than obesity, diabetes, strokes or even cancer. Yet according to an AARP survey, more people report having gotten colonoscopies than hearing tests. Hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia, falls and depression. It is also a
In Search of Wise Role Models
Now that I’m in my 60’s, I have been feeling the need for better role models – truly wise people who serve as guides for how to live consciously and sustainably on planet earth. In our digital age, when news, opinions and images from around the world are available 24 hours a day, more people
3 Controversial Decisions Alzheimer’s Caregivers Must Face
Your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As the disease progresses, everyone involved with the care of your loved one will be confronted with difficult decisions in response to overwhelming challenges. To help you through the process, here are insightful tips to three controversial decisions Alzheimer’s caregivers must face. Should the Person Stop Driving?