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This month's eNews Review topics range loneliness to lifesaving tips about heart attacks to AARP's Take a Stand outreach to a report from the Senior Health and Housing Task Force and more.

Centenarians
How rare or not rare are Centenarians? - LEARN MORE
Website: Newser.com

The Cost of Senior Care
Are you staying on top of what senior care costs?
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Website: Genworth.com

6 Key Long Term Care Insurance Concepts
Confused by the "insurance-speak" jargon used by agents, brokers and insurance companies in describing the wonders of long term care insurance? - LEARN MORE
Website: ltcinsuranceguy.com

Take a Stand (On Social Security)
This is a public service announcement from AARP to help you stay connected and pay attention to this fall's elections and how the candidates feel 
Website: takeastand.aarp.org/

U.S. Aging Population
How is the U.S. population aging compared to the rest of the world? - LEARN MORE
Website: Census.gov

Senior Newswire & Savvy Senior
Learn more about Savvy Senior a nationally syndicated
information column focused on older adults and the families who support them.
Website: SavvySenior.org
 
Loneliness & Older Adults in the United Kingdom
And an interesting report out of the UK about reducing loneliness for older adults. Interesting to see that this is a world issue
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UK Website: CampaignToEndLoneliness.org

Heart Attacks
Learn more about lifesaving tips about heart attacks
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Website: Newser.com

Where does Healthy Aging Begin?
The bi-partisan Senior Health and Housing Task Force says that healthy aging beings at home. Read their report - LEARN MORE
Webstite: BiPartisanPolicy.org

Website for Contacting Elected Officials
Do you want to contact your elected officials and share an opinion? Check out this website with tips for contacting your legislators and an easy to use interactive map - LEARN MORE
Website: bebusinessed.com

The DC Eagle Cam Project
We have had a link to the Eagle Cam in Washington, D.C. watching the two eaglets. A slide show is now posted that shows the birds from eggs to adolescents.
Website: DCEagleCam.org

Where to Turn Resources
This resource is an overview of senior resources and services and general comparisons of living at home to living in senior housing to higher levels of care - LEARN MORE
Website: SeniorseGuide.com

Medicaid Planning by State
And check out this resource from Senior Planning of Arizona. They have created an easy to use Medicaid long term care guide that reviews Medicaid state by state - LEARN MORE

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Healthy Aging Tips from HealthFinder.gov
Healthfinder.gov is a government website where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Staples - LEARN MORE

Are Stroke Centers Life Savers? - LEARN MORE

'Ice Bucket Challenge' Results - LEARN MORE

Health Tip: Choose the Right Shoes - LEARN MORE

Health Tip: Omega-3 Fatty Acids - LEARN MORE

FDA Asks How Safe Is That Hand Sanitizer? - LEARN MORE

Hidden Hospital Bills with 'Good Insurance' - LEARN MORE

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Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Find a walk to participate in or support - LEARN MORE 

Alzheimer's Association Classes & Workshops
The Alzheimer's Association can help you get the information you need about memory loss and dementia - LEARN MORE

Find a Walk with a Doc Event
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle - LEARN MORE

Edible Communities
Edible Communities is striving to transform the way consumers shop for food, cook, eat and relate to locally grown food
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August 2016 - Select Dates in August
Senior Housing Options Theater Fundraiser - Denver, CO
This is Senior Housing Options award-winning environmental theater event held in the historic Barth Hotel in LoDo at 17th and Blake. There are only 12 performances - LEARN MORE

August 4, 2016
Dementia Care with Teepa Snow - Richmond, MI
Join Senior Helpers and Teepa Snow for Understanding Dementia Care seminars that will provide essential information on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia - LEARN MORE

August 5 - 7, 2016
Abilities Expo - Houston, TX
Abilities Expo is a resource where people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals gain knowledge and empowerment - LEARN MORE

August 6, 2016
Art of Aging - Denver, CO
Fun informational and educational event provides information covering Health & Wellness, Legal & Insurance, Home Improvement & Real Estate, Travel & Leisure and more! The event includes presentations on Cardio, Ortho, Active Brain, Senior Law, Retirement, and Fraud & Identity Theft - LEARN MORE

August 14, 2016
Sacramento Antique Faire 0 Sacramento, CA
The Sacramento Antique Faire is an outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace - LEARN MORE

August 19 - 21, 2016
Palisade Peach Festival - Palisade, CO
The Palisade Peach Festival is one of the original agricultural festivals in Colorado. Held each August - just as the area's peaches reach their peak - it's Peach Mania - LEARN MORE

August 20, 2016
Colorado Senior Lobby Summer Social - Live Streamed
This is a FREE event in Westminster, CO and includes continental breakfast. Speakers include Former Colorado Governor Roy R. Romer, (the 39th Governor of Colorado) - LEARN MORE

August 23 - 24, 2016
Senior Lifestyle Expo - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Welcome To Paradise with over 100 exhibitors, great seminars, exciting activities, fabulous entertainment and a fun Hawaiian theme - there is going to be something for everyone - LEARN MORE

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