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MY Neighbors News, August-September 2022
Published On 8/15/2022
Caring for Ourselves is the theme. Thanks to Florence Yaffe, Margot Atuk and Kathy J Weisfeld for another magnificent edition!
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June/July MY Neighbors News
Published On 6/6/2022
We celebrate spring at the MY Neighbors picnic
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February/March 2022 MY Neighbors News
Published On 2/3/2022
It's all about love . . .
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October/November 2021 MY Neighbors News
Transitions
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MY Neighbors Annual Report 2021
Published On 10/8/2021
Despite the adversity of the past year, MY Neighbors continues to serve our community.
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August/September 2021 MY Neighbors News
Published On 7/31/2021
"It's All About Home" in the August/September issue of MY Neighbors News.
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April 2021 MY Neighbors Newsletter
Published On 4/13/2021
Spring recipes and advice for the season.
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Village Buzz for December 2021
Published On 12/2/2021
As the year comes to an end, Villages endure
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May 2021 Newsletter
Published On 5/28/2021
It's All About the Service
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“Eh!?” My Long Journey in Search of Affordable Hearing Aids
Published On 3/2/2021
Hearing aids are becoming more affordable, and if you think you need them you probably do.
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December 2020 Newsletter
MY Neighbors Newsletter December 2020
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The Best Defense
Published On 10/28/2020
Covid Cases are rising again. Protect yourself.
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MY Neighbors News in the Time of Coronavirus
Published On 4/29/2020
During an unprecedented public health crisis, we continue to serve our Members.
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A November Update from MY Neighbors
Published On 11/20/2019
We keep growing!
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High Country Resource Directory
Published On 5/29/2019
The High Country AAA Resource Directory provides a comprehensive listing of federal, state and local programs to assist seniors.
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What I Learned from the Chinese Centenarians and Dr. John Day
Published On 12/10/2018
What are the secrets to aging in this tiny village in China?
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When Answering the Phone Exposes You to Fraud
Published On 12/8/2018
If you don't recognize the number, it may be best not to answer.
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Preparation for Hurricane Florence
Published On 9/12/2018
Severe weather may be headed our way; be prepared
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What Elder Financial Exploitation Looks Like
Published On 8/23/2018
Bill Schultz recommends this helpful article about financial exploitation.
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A Summer Update from MY Neighbors
Published On 8/18/2018
We keep growing!
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May Elder Law News
Published On 5/31/2018
What are the lessons of longevity? The People's Pharmacy visits Bapan, the "longevity village" in China where life spans often break 100.
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A Spring Update from MY Neighbors
Published On 5/5/2018
Our one year anniversary! Membership keeps growing.
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Single? No Kids? Don’t Fret: How to Plan Care in Your Later Years
Published On 3/27/2018
Older Americans without children to lean on have to make arrangements while they are independent and healthy.
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MY Neighbors News, March 2018
Published On 3/2/2018
We keep growing. An invitation to attend the annual meeting.
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MY Neighbors News as of December 22, 2017
Published On 12/22/2017
We finish the year with 50 Members and 44 Volunteers. Here's who to thank!
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Dr. Tom Kaluzynski on “Brain Aging and Memory: What’s Normal?”
Published On 11/4/2017
What's normal when it comes to the aging brain?
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November's Elder Law News from Elder Law Carolina
Published On 11/2/2017
An update on Medicare options and changes; the Senate kills the prohibition on arbitration.
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MY Neighbors News as of October 3, 2017
Published On 10/3/2017
We continue to grow steadily; upcoming MemoryCare event in Burnsville
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"Brain Aging and Memory: What's Normal?" on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Higgins UMC
Published On 9/25/2017
MemoryCare and MY Neighbors are co-sponsoring the event, "Brain Aging and Memory: What's Normal?" on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 2-4 pm. The event will be at the Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 101 N. Main St. in Burnsville.
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Preparation for Hurricane Irma
Published On 9/7/2017
Current predictions have Hurricane Irma heading our way. Here's what you need to do to prepare.
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July-August Update
Published On 8/2/2017
A summer update from MY Neighbors.
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July Newsletter from the Village to Village Network
Published On 7/20/2017
Check out the new format of the monthly VTV Network newsletter.
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"Being Mortal" with subtitles
Published On 6/28/2017
If you missed the showing of "Being Mortal" or had difficulty hearing it, here is a link to the one hour documentary with subtitles.
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“Being Mortal” Screening and Discussion on Tuesday, June 27
Published On 6/2/2017
Join us to watch “Being Mortal” on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Burnsville. Refreshments and discussion to follow!
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June Update: "Being Mortal" Event in Burnsville; Make a Call!
Published On 6/15/2017
Join us to watch Dr. Atul Gawande's "Being Mortal." Make a call to advocate for over the counter hearing aids.
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Newsweek Article on Alzheimer's
Published On 6/26/2017
As Rural America Faces an Onslaught of Alzheimer's Disease, States Look to Radical Ways to Help
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June Newsletter from Elder Law Carolina
Published On 6/8/2017
Carol Spainhour's law firm posts a monthly newsletter on issues related to eldercare law.  Here is a link to the June issue:
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Future Learn Free Online Courses
Published On 5/25/2017
Free online courses for the intellectually curious.
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May Update: We Are Open To the Public!
Published On 5/11/2017
Join and help us grow! Details on Membership and Volunteering.
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April Newsletter from Elder Law Carolina
Published On 5/1/2017
Information on the costs of new long-term care insurance policies; review of the fiduciary rule; and whether a trust or joint ownership is a better mechanism for passing down a house
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April Update: Paying Our Bills
Published On 4/15/2017
The Pilot Program is steadily expanding, but we need your financial support beginning in May.
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March Update: What We Learned from Carole Spainhour
Published On 3/9/2017
One month in; plus an expert's suggestions on End of Life Planning
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Hearing Aid Buying Guide
Published On 2/3/2017
Almost one-third of people over 65 have hearing loss. So why is finding a good hearing aid so difficult, and so expensive?
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The MY Neighbors Pilot Program Begins!
Published On 2/2/2017
The Pilot Program begins! What I Learned from Dr. Bill Thomas
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A Housing Crisis for Seniors
Published On 1/28/2017
What happens to seniors when they can no longer live independently?
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February 2021 Newsletter
Published On 1/28/2021
It's all about love!
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Aging in Place: a conversation with Steve Powell MD
Published On 11/27/2016
MY Neighbors is opening a series of conversations on “aging in place”. The first in the series is Aging in Place: Potential Health and Social Barriers and Ways to Address Them. Led by Steve Powell, MD, a retired geriatrician with over 35 years experience in issues of aging.

Elders, their families and those interested in issues of aging are invited to participate in this conversation which will be at the Celo Community Center from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, November 29th. For more information, contact Karin Rolett, 675-9671.
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The Conversation That Matters Most
Published On 10/6/2014
An excerpt from Dr. Atul Gawande's book, "Being Mortal."
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