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It is important for everyone to plan for the future.  A lot of people already do that with calendars, agendas, and online scheduling applications.  An important aspect of planning for the future, should also include planning for what happens if you are sick or can no longer speak for yourself.  Many find this topic and the topic of planning for one’s death to be a difficult thing to talk about with not only loved ones, but also something hard to

There are many benefits to start bird watching today.  Bird watching gets you outside and provides you with a deeper connection to nature.  Bird watching is also quite a simple hobby to get involved in.  Simplicity also means that bird watching is relatively low cost, after the one time purchase of a decent set of binoculars.1  Bird watching or also called birding can be done anytime and anywhere.  Birding also has a social component.  You can join birding groups and

Renting an apartment can be challenging, especially here in the Bay Area where housing is expensive. Unfortunately, the experience of finding a rental is made even more difficult by the presence of rental scams. As with many other aspects of life, scammers have found ways to part unsuspecting renters from their money. We’re here to educate you about common rental scams and provide tips on how to protect yourself. There are different types of rental scams. Often, these scams involve

For many homeowners, their home is their most valuable asset. This makes it imperative that homeowners protect this asset from real estate fraudsters. Real estate fraud is fraud committed in the connection with the buying, sale, rental, or financing of real estate. This type of fraud can be criminal or civil and affects renters and property owners. While anyone can be a victim of real estate fraud, real estate fraudsters often target seniors and economically vulnerable members of our community.

During the Covid shutdown of 2020, many of us discovered puzzling as a way of keeping busy in a time of stress. Puzzling surged in popularity as people of all ages, young and old, enjoyed doing puzzles. Part of puzzles’ popularity is due to the fact that there is a huge variety of types of puzzles, which allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy puzzles. There are many different types of puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to sudoku to

One of the good things about being is senior is that there are many discounts you can take advantage of. Keep reading for ideas on discounts that you can try out. Transportation Seniors age 65 and older who use public transportation can receive a discount when using a Senior Clipper Card. The discount applies to Contra Costa County transportation systems as well as BART. Discounts are available on cash value fares and transfers when you use the Clipper card. You

Getting older causes changes in your heart, including the inability for your heart to beat as quickly as when you were younger, during periods of stress or physical activity.[1] Chest pain can sometimes be a sign that there is an inadequate supply of blood to your heart, which is known as angina.[2]  Even though not all chest pain can be angina, it’s important to see your primary treating physician right away if you do experience chest pain.  Angina can feel

Since this week marks the National Park Service Day, we wanted to bring to your attention the special National Park Senior Pass. One of the many benefits of being a senior is that you are eligible to purchase a Senior Pass to U.S. National Parks. Officially called The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, this pass can allow you to visit more than 2,000 recreation sites around the county. Who qualifies for the Senior Pass? Persons who are

When we think of elder abuse, we tend to imagine a senior being mistreated by a cruel and heartless abuser. While many elder abuse cases do involve scenarios like this, the one of the most common forms of elder abuse is self-neglect. Yes, self-neglect is a form of elder abuse. Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, Adult Protective Services of Contra Costa County received more reports for self-neglect than it did for any of other form of elder

What is cryptocurrency?  Cryptocurrency is an encrypted data string that indicates a unit of currency.  Cryptocurrencies are not issued by governments or financial institutions, nor are their values managed by a central authority.  These units of currency can be bought, sold, and transferred. While this new form of currency is exciting for many, unfortunately it presents a new avenue for scammers.  Recent reports also shows that these cryptocurrency scams impact the LGBTQIA+ community at a higher rate.