Helping ourselves in an emergency
SENIOR NEWS
In the event of a major catastrophy, a large number of people will likely need help. We seniors need to be prepared to take care of ourselves for a minimum of a few days until help comes. Here are some things we can do to be prepared: + Stay ahead of the game and check the news once a day. Is it calling for extreme weather such snow and ice, or possibly tornados or high wind? Full Story
Fort Myers chosen for Olympic art museum
Only non-host city to fly Olympic flag
The Fort Myers River District is one step closer to becoming the world headquarters for "Art of the Olympians," a new, interactive museum and touring exhibition licensed by the U.S. Olympic Committee to showcase artwork by international Olympic athletes. Full Story
Prescription plan still confusing
Seniors searching for answers to Medicare Part D
A year after the Medicare Part D prescription plan was implemented, Fort Myers seniors are still struggling to understand what it all means. "It is exactly the same confusion as last year. There is absolutely no difference at all," said Jo Marshall, a counselor with Servicing Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE). Full Story
Credit-Card Shenanigans Brought to Light
The U.S. Senate recently held hearings on credit-card use and abuse, and the information that came out was for the most part what we already know: Credit-card companies have been a law unto themselves. The more we've paid down our cards, the more aggressive the credit-card companies have become in getting their revenue in other ways. Full Story
Pet food recall shakes trust
It seems the peaceful days of trusting what we put in our pets mouths is all but vanished. Just three weeks ago we were blissfully and blindly feeding our beloved pets their kibble. The whole system worked simply. We as the dutiful and devoted stewards of our four-legged pals would select - what we thought - was the best food and serve them. Full Story
Endowments are forever
Most of us give weekly to our synagogue or church. That donation certainly helps the religious organization maintain its day-today operation. But what if you could provide a gift that would help your favorite organization forever? An endowment fund accomplishes that Full Story
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