Did you know that African American seniors are living longer? The death rate of African- American adults aged 65 and older has dropped 25% in the past 17 years. Death rate disparities are narrowing between African Americans and Anglo-Saxon Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the death rate for […]
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Have you wondered about where to start with estate planning? There is a lot to learn when it comes to setting up your estate and what will happen to it in the future. We all need to plan for the inevitable and make sure that our wishes are met for where our things will go […]
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This year, the cases for tax scams are expected to increase with every week that taxes are not filed. The more time you provide scammers to file your tax return for you, the more chance you have of not receiving it yourself. While we do not want to induce anxiety, we want you to be […]
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Come and join us this Friday for our famous Brunch and Learn! This week’s upcoming speaker is Kathy Searle Acevedo from the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library. Ms. Acevedo is an advocate for people with visual, physical, and reading disabilities. She will be explaining the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Books […]
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Since we have become a fully subscription-based service, we want to remind you of everything you will be receiving as a member. You can expect your magazine to come to your doorstep and have access to the magazine from your computer if you are away from your home. You also have access to our social […]
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Breaking news! Over 100 people were arrested in Tampa, Florida, for selling unqualified contracting services. The “Operation House Hunters” in Hillsborough County focused on catching criminals who were taking advantage of the growing housing market. The fraudulent freelancers would advertise through social media platforms like Facebook or would post ads on Craigslist, even on their […]
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This year, the cases for tax scams are expected to increase with every week that taxes are not filed. The more time you provide scammers to file your tax return for you, the more chance you have of not receiving it yourself. While we do not want to induce anxiety, we want you to be […]
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Feb
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Did you know that the Silver Alert law in Florida has a criterion that the missing senior must have been traveling by motor vehicle? If we think about the many ways that a person can be abducted, you can see why this is a very narrow criterion. People travel by foot all the time and […]
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If you have a special someone in your life or would like to have a Valentine’s day, why not go out tonight! There will be plenty of senior-friendly events happening for Valentine’s day. It is the perfect night to dress up and have some fun! List of V-day themed events: Senior Sweethearts Valentine’s Day Dance […]
As we get older, we start to suffer from hearing loss which makes it difficult to talk on the phone to family, friends and many others. Sometimes we wonder if there is any way to read what people are saying so we don’t have to keep asking them to repeat what they have said. OurSeniors.net […]
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It is almost Valentine’s day! Have you planned something special for your loved one? Since spending social security checks has never been easier, our team put together a list to help our lovebirds stay within their budget. These gifts are great for friends, family, and couples. With just a $20 bill and some thoughtfulness, you […]
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This year, the cases for tax scams are expected to increase with every week that taxes are not filed. The more time you provide scammers to file your tax return for you, the more chance you have of not receiving it yourself. While we do not want to induce anxiety, we want you to be […]