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Apr 22 2024
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Many New Orleans senior citizens face poverty, food insecurity, report finds
As the cost of living continues to rise across the New Orleans region, many older adults are struggling to afford retirement, a new report has found. More than one-third of households in Orleans Parish have at least one member over the age of 60, according to a report from the nonprofit New Orleans Council on Aging. Of those households, more than half have an older adult living in poverty. The
The Times-PicayuneApr 05 2024
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Iran says senior ISIS member and others arrested
April 6 (Reuters) - Iranian police announced the arrest on Saturday of a senior operative of Islamic State with two other members of the group accused of planning a suicide attack during next week's celebrations marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The police said Mohammad Zaker, known as "Ramesh", and the other two were arrested in Karaj, west of the capital Tehran, following clashes
ReutersApr 14 2024
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Westland police seek help finding senior missing for nearly a week
The Westland Police Department is looking for a 75-year-old man who has been missing for nearly a week despite air and ground searches using thermal imaging devices. James Sanford of Westland left his home in the 37000 block of Westwood Circle, around Joy Road and Newburg , at about 2 p.m. Monday, according to a release from the police department. Sanford is a Black male, 5 feet, 9 inches tall
Detroit NewsApr 09 2024
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Free tax assistance returns to Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
SALISBURY — The last day to file taxes is April 15 and many people are using the days they have left to get everything straightened out to ensure the taxman doesn’t come for them. Just like last year and the year before that, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center is partnering with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to host free tax filing sessions for anyone who requires a little
Salisbury PostApr 17 2024
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Liberty softball seniors have a special day in 9-3 victory over Westminster
Baltimore SunApr 04 2024
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Seniors at risk of losing care as Medicare fights with hospital
Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, faces a June 5 deadline to correct violations or risk losing Medicare and Medicaid funding, a move that could leave many seniors without access to critical healthcare services. Following a series of violations identified by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has put
NewsweekApr 17 2024
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Dog abandoned in a park now living "best life" pampered by senior citizens
A New Jersey animal shelter has delighted the internet by revealing how one abandoned dog is now living his best life with his forever family, and he's even picked up a day job visiting senior citizens to keep them company. Back in January 2024, Paulie the pit bull was found in Weequahic Park in Newark by local police, who took him to a nearby shelter. The 4-year-old dog spent a couple of
NewsweekApr 09 2024
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Marysville church to host Dana Nessel for presentation on senior scams
A Marysville church is slated to host Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel later this month for a presentation to relay information on senior scams. According to the Rev. Curtis Clarke, a pastor for the Marysville United Methodist Church, the event, which is set for Saturday, April 27, will provide details on how to avoid scams and actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of being
The Times HeraldApr 09 2024
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Play ball: Diamonds are forever for senior softball in Howard County
Walt Hooper strode to the plate, swung the bat and lifted a soft fly ball past second base. Why praise a pop-up? Hooper, of Ellicott City, is 90 years old. Others on the practice field were codgers, too. All play in Howard County’s senior softball program, a weekly outing for those too stubborn to act their age. Each Saturday, several dozen athletes — most in their 70s — gather at Centennial
Baltimore SunApr 16 2024
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Lyme and Old Lyme voters approve extra $880K for senior center renovation
Apr. 16—Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme on Monday decisively approved spending $880,000 more than the $5.3 already approved for the Lymes' Senior Center renovation project. Old Lyme is responsible for $660,000 of the supplemental cost, while the smaller town of Lyme is responsible for $220,000. In Old Lyme, officials counted 175 voters at the special town meeting in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
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