Weekly Questions and Answers

Question: I received a call from someone asking for my bank information and Social Security number. I hung up the phone immediately.  I don’t even know if they were from Social Security. Is this normal?
Answer: As a rule of thumb, Social Security will not call you for your personal information such as your Social Security [...]

Payments Arrive with Direct Deposit, No Matter What

These days, almost everyone gets their benefit payment by direct deposit. Whether you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can depend on your payment arriving in your account on time, every time. If you don’t already have direct deposit, there are good reasons to sign up. For one, less money and time [...]

Exercise Ideas For Seniors With Limited Mobility

As a senior, you may have to deal with a condition that leaves you dependent on others for your daily mobility. If you are disabled in some way, you can still achieve optimum health through physical activity.
It is a fact that seniors who are sedentary are more likely to suffer from the diseases and conditions [...]

5 Exercise Myths – The Truth Every Senior Should Know

First there was Nessie The Loch Ness Monster, then Sasquatch… now, it’s exercise myths.
If you are an older adult, it is important for you to know that those negative stories about starting an exercise program are not quite true.Why does getting older have to mean that you are relegated to a rocking chair? No one [...]

5 Things Seniors Should Know Before Beginning An Exercise Program

Physical activity is important – at every age. Getting started exercising doesn’t have to be difficult but it does require a little knowledge to do it right. Before you begin an exercise program, we need to cover a few things.
Growing older is not for wimps. The body goes through even more changes than when you [...]

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