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A shakeup is coming to Social Security. See what's in store for 2025.

These 3 Social Security Changes Are Coming in January. Prepare Yourself Now.

The US Sun

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

Lafayette, LA

METAIRIE — In April of 2023, Emily Sofranec, 20, was a freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL). She was “living her best life,” her aunt told UWK. At some point, she began noticing extreme exhaustion and back-to-back sicknesses. Her family thought is was typical signs of college life. Emily’s aunt, Jill Hannan McDonald said her niece was getting mono and strep throat a lot but they assumed slowing down would do the trick.

Trip to emergency room ends with cousin who donates kidney for a life-saving transplant

The session will see a focus group meet with doctors, nurses and specialists to share feedback.

Women asked to share experiences of menopause care

Social Security's cost of living adjustment is almost definitely going to be smaller next year than it is this year. Find out more about why your benefits may not go up as much as you might expect.

Get Ready for Some Bad News About Social Security's 2025 COLA

Kirkwood, MO

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 1, 2023. It has since been updated. Delayne Ivanowski, a 25-year-old nurse from Kirkwood, Missouri, had been keeping a secret plan to donate a kidney to her father, John Ivanowski, for the last few months. John had been diagnosed with a form of kidney disease known as IgA nephropathy two years ago. Despite the prognosis, John had repeatedly told Delayne that he did not want her to donate a kidney to him. Tests revealed that John was in kidney failure and Delayne knew he needed a transplant, as reported by Good Morning America.

25-year-old daughter defies her father's request and secretly donates her kidney to save his life

“If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage?” –Caretaking Son. Dear Caretaking, the rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state your mother lives in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify.

Paying for Nursing Home Care with Medicaid

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The post Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis appeared first on Talker.

Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis

Caregiving presents various challenges, including daily care, patient advocation, and end-of-life decisions. Here’s what to expect and how to handle various situations. Caring for someone who has cancer can be emotionally and physically demanding, often requiring significant sacrifices. But the opportunity to provide comfort, support, and love at such a challenging time can also be deeply rewarding, fostering a sense of purpose and strengthening bonds.

What to Expect When Caring for Someone Living with Cancer

San Antonio, TX

A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...

My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Over the years I’ve found that marriage takes more than our “good intentions;” marriage takes consistent, clear, and copious amounts of communication!. So many time arguments, disconnection, and marital strife is not due to a lack of well-intended efforts on each party. These issues more often happen because we stop being able to clearly articulate our feelings and needs.

5 Ways Husbands Make Wives Feel Unloved without Knowing It

I live in South Florida, which is frequently referred to as the home of the silver tsunami. This phrase describes the fact that people like me, the Baby Boomers (there are 74.9 million of us, born between 1946 and 1964), are beginning to hit retirement age. Unfortunately, this happens to be the precise age when most cases of Alzheimer’s disease begin to manifest.

Voulez-Vous Help Your Brain?

New York Post

Diagnosed with a pulse

Nobody feels good. Forget happy. Shove even “satisfied.” You can hardly find anyone who feels good.

She can’t walk, he can’t pee, this one doesn’t know what’s wrong but is sure something is.

Some out-of-work actor demonstrates what he can no longer do with certain of his parts which is what he used to be able to do with part of those parts.

Days of yore, womenfolk schlepped West in a wagon train — and still fed the husband a veal cutlet — or whatever morsel he wanted to snack on.

Today it’s specialists. One only does left hands. Another just...

Nobody feels healthy anymore — and hospitals sure aren’t helping

“I am worried about a phone call I received from someone claiming to be from Medicare who had my personal information and was verifying it. The caller mentioned that I would receive a new plastic Medicare card with a chip the following day. It has now been over a week, and I still haven’t received the card. I think I may have made a serious mistake by confirming my details and responding to the questions the caller posed to me. What steps should I take or whom should I contact to verify if this was a legitimate communication from Medicare?” – Jeanette.

Latest Medicare Scam Targeting Seniors

Vision Pet Care

Cats are known for their independent and sometimes aloof nature, but beneath that calm exterior, they often harbor deep affection for their human companions. While their love may not be as overt as a dog's, there are subtle signs that indicate your feline friend holds a special place for you in their heart. Here are the reasons why your cat secretly loves you more than anyone else.

Reasons Why Your Cat Secretly Loves You More Than Anyone Else

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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The writer had to put her retirement on hold when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She survived the cancer, but her future is still uncertain.

I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.

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What You Didn’t Know About Medicare and Hospice

This week, I had a personal experience with Medicare as my 92-year-old mother entered the final stage of hospice care. I feel it’s important to explain...

What You Didn’t Know About Medicare and Hospice

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