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December 2007

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• Director's Notebook: Visits Can Spread Season's Greetings and Foster Quality
  The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones. It is also a great time to share good will with nursing facility residents in your area who would appreciate a visit.
• Premiums and Deductibles only Part of the Medicare Rx Cost Equation
  The cost of monthly premiums and yearly deductibles may not be a reliable indicator of annual out-of-pocket costs in Medicare prescription drug plans.
• Study: Seniors Fear Loss of Independence More Than Death
  Seniors rated loss of independence and moving into a nursing home as their greatest fears. Death was cited as the greatest fear for just 3 percent of seniors.
• Is It Time to Hang Up the Keys?
  Often, a driver will not recognize that his or her abilities are waning - or is unwilling to admit it. Is it time to have this crucial conversation?
• Ohio's Assistance Programs Help People Stay Connected to Heat
  Heating costs are predicted to increase this winter. In Ohio, there are several programs available to assist consumers in paying their winter heating bills.
• Healthy Snacking Can Keep Seniors Merry and Well
  The holiday season is a time rejoice, celebrate and share fond memories. It also a time for eating. A surprise weapon in the battle to avoid the bulge is healthy snacking.
• Many Seniors Enjoy Gambling, Ignore Risks
  Gambling is a common pursuit among seniors, but a significant percentage of older Americans may be "at-risk" gamblers who bet more than they can afford.
• Are You Ready for Snowy Roadways?
  While the white stuff has been light this year, it is coming. The time to take winter safety precautions for your car is before the snow falls.

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