The state of Minnesota veterans cemetery rules say all Christmas decorations on the graves at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery should be removed around Feb 1. WreathsForTheFallen.org, the non-pro…
News of interest to seniors and their families
How Social Security decides if you still have a qualifying disability
By: Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Social Security is required by law to review, from time to time, the current medical…
Carbohydrates
Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Dietitian, Many of my friends are following low-carb diets. They say they have lost weight and feel great, but is this a healthy way to lose weight? Signed, Sara Dear…
MNsure Bulletin: Jan. 31
Form 1095-A Update As of this week, we have mailed all IRS Form 1095-As to households that enrolled in a 2018 private health plan through MNsure. If you were enrolled in a private plan during 2018, yo…
Financial aid for family caregivers
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that help family caregivers monetarily? I have to miss a lot of work to take care of my elderly mother and it’s financially stressing me. …
The Retirement Benefits of a Health Savings Account
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about health savings accounts? I’ve been reading that they are a great investment that can help with growing health care costs when I retire. Plan…
E. Coli contamination of produce
Dear Readers, A few months ago, I wrote about the 2018 Escherichia coli (E. Coli) outbreaks related to Romaine lettuce. The contaminated lettuce was eventually traced to farms in California and Arizon…
We know what matters – it’s you
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack – Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Minnesota and Wisconsin We named our blog Social Security Matters for a few reasons. Yes, we matter to million…
Catholic Charities Senior Dining Hawaiian Party
Catholic Charities Senior Dining in Kimball is holding a special “Hawaiian Party” Thursday, Jan. 17, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church beginning at 11 a.m. Early coffee will be available. The special menu…
Central MN Council on Aging joins national campaign
To support long-distance caregivers Many people will likely find themselves helping a relative or friend manage their health and wellness. While providing care and support to a relative or friend can …