Flu Tips

Senior Connections

Farmingdale Public Library

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January -- February 2014

Keep Everyone Healthy This Winter  with These Flu Tips

 

This winter , not only do the warm coats and scarves come out, but common illnesses such as colds and the flu join us too. While you can't always avoid getting the flu, there is plenty you can do now to help you and your family prevent the pesky sickness.  USA.gov round up these helpful resources for you:

0     The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers tips on the differences between a cold and flu, how    you can prevent both, what to do if you are already sick, and advice on over the counter medicine. You can get it all on line or even order a hard copy publication sent to your house.

0    Flu.gov is the official government website where you can enter your zip code to find out where you can get a flu shot, get advice at who is most at risk, and learn how you can help loved ones who get the flu.

0     The Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) has an app for you. with the " CDC influenza" app. you can find national activity information, as well as vaccine recommendations and videos on how to protect your family

0     Even though it's been a few years since the H1N1 pandemic flu was national news, it is another strain of the flu to always be mindful of.  The 2013-2014 flu shots cover the strain of the flu, plus others.  Learn more about this year's flu season and shots from the CDC

SENIOR CONNECTIONS

Farmingdale Public Library

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November-December 2013

Learn About Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act Launched October 1, 2013

   The Health Insurance Marketplace is here: A new way to get affordable coverage, launched October 1, 2013. Coverage begins January 1, 2014. (Open enrollment ends March 31, 2014).

   Go to healthcare.gov to learn about changes and get answers to your questions about health coverage,

- What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?

- What is the Marketplace in New York?

- What if I have job-based insurance?

- How can I get coverage at lower costs?

Additional Information, including discussion of Medicare and Medicaid

   Go to this link on USA.gov to gather more pertinent health care information.

   

SENIOR CONNECTIONS

FARMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

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September-October 2013

"Be a Smarter Consumer: Order FREE 2013 CONSUMER ACTION HANDBOOK

Use this comprehensive handbook (154 pages) to get help with consumer purchases, problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at hundreds of companies and trade associations, local, state and federal government agencies, national consumer organizations, and more.

The handbook is published by U.S. General Services Administration, Federal Citizen Information Center.

To obtain a copy, go to Publications.USA.gov and click on "2013 Consumer Action Handbook" or visit Senior Connections at library Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 10am to 12 noon for a free copy.

Senior Connections

Farmingdale Public Library

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July-August 2013

Be Aware Of The Top Ten Consumer Complaint Categories for 2012

#1 Complaint: IDENTITY THEFT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its top 10 complaint categories for 2012. Of the two million complaints, 18% were related to identity theft. Of those 18%, almost half were related to tax or wage fraud.

What does this mean and what you should be aware of to protect yourself?

To learn more about identity theft readers can click on this Federal website or this State website. 

Senior Connections

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May- June  2013

Simple Steps to Protect Your Health

The Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention has produced wealth of valuable information in family health covering resources, healthy living, healthy times, healthy people.

Learn simple steps you can take to protect your health and safety. Some steps take less than a minuet and can save your life or the life of a loved one.

For more information click on the following:

https://mail.google.com/mail/h/vuefoqgk60xs/?&v=c&th=13c2575f2920960

Debunking Myth of Older Adult falls

Many people think that falls are a normal part of aging.  The truth is they are not.  Most falls can be prevented and seniors can reduce risks by exercising, managing medications, having vision checked and making living environment safer.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says one in three seniors takes a tumble each year causing moderate to severe injury.

The Nation Council of Aging (NCOA) hammers home the message that most falls are preventable by spelling out myths about falls.

For more information on how to prevent falls, go to: bit.ly/ncoa-falls

This website also provides connecting links to:

0                   Federal Funding for Senior Programs

0                   Older Americans Act

0                   Health Care Reform

0                   Center for Healthy Aging

0                   Others