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October 2015 - Volume 4 - Number 4
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
October 2015 - Volume 4 - Number 4
Dillard wins Andrus Award
Mary Dillard of Glen Rose was awarded the 2015 Andrus State Award for Community Service. The award is the AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award. [Full Text]
Medicare options explained for the perplexed in state
Medicare has seen changes over the years. Long before that 65th birthday, you start to get inundated with mailings from insurance companies and TV commercials. “What is Part A, Part B? Do I need a supplement? Which prescription drug plan is best for me? What are Advantage Plans?” These are some of the questions people have when they are about to start their Medicare Coverage. [Full Text]
Free Medicare Part D drug plan reviews
CareLink will offer free Medicare Drug Plan reviews during the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage from Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. Central Arkansas Medicare recipients can call CareLink at 501-372-5300 or 800-482-6359 to make an appointment for a free review. Appointments must be made no later than Nov. 30. [Full Text]
Senior Citizens, Student Day at the fair
The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas had a record turn out this year at the Senior Citizen and Student Day at the Fair held at the Hestand Stadium in Pine Bluff on Oct. 1. More than 2,000 people came out this year for great entertainment, food, games, health screenings, and informational exhibitors.
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Paralyzed Mason returns home
By SARAH CAMPBELL
Leader staff writer
A local Mason and 24-year Air Force veteran recently returned home and says a positive attitude is his key to walking again after being paralyzed in a freak accident last year. Harold (Hutch) Hutchison and three friends were cutting a tree down Oct. 23 on Sugarloaf Mountain for someone in need, when tragedy struck. The tree fell on Hutch. [Full Text]
More to October than Halloween
By Rick Kron food editor
You say October and most people respond with Halloween and that means candy and popcorn balls, but there is so much more happening this month. There seems to be a food celebration almost everyday of the month. [Full Text]