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Why older Americans are targeted by scammers and how to protect yourself
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (347+ words) (Aging Untold) " A Wisconsin woman we are calling "Janet" got a call that looked like it came from a trusted pharmacy. On the other end was an urgent warning about her Medicare benefits. "It sounded legitimate when they started," Janet…...
High school senior killed in crash on his way to graduation practice
1+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) " A Florida high school senior was killed in a crash on the morning he was scheduled to graduate. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Christopher Brooks, of Hobe Sound, was on his way to graduation…...
Sheriff discusses crash involving high school senior
1+ week, 2+ day ago (44+ words) WAVE News Sheriff discusses crash involving high school senior High school senior killed in crash hours before graduation GRAPHIC: Teen hit by car while boarding school bus Affidavit: Marshall ISD employee insulted, swung student around by feet...
Louisville Metro Housing Authority mourns passing of longtime Executive Director
1+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Housing Authority is mourning the death of former Executive Director Timothy "Tim" Barry, a longtime local government leader who spent 17 years with the agency. LMHA said Barry's tenure included securing a $30 million U. S. Department of…...
Free Mind Matters Brain Health Summit in Lexington (Adults 55+)
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (119+ words) WAVE News Lexington, Ky. (WAVE) - The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will host its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit to connect brain health experts with the community. Healthy aging presentations will be led by Dr. T. Shawn Caudill, UK…...
Kentucky among states with highest stroke rates in the U. S.
2+ week, 1+ day ago (197+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Every 40 seconds, someone in the U. S. has a stroke according to the CDC. That adds up to roughly 800, 000 strokes a year in the country. May happens to be stroke awareness month. Doctors want you to know the warning signs…...
Spotting warning signs of caregiver burnout and strategies to protect your health
2+ week, 3+ day ago (33+ words) WAVE News Warning signs of caregiver burnout and strategies to protect your health Hip fractures: Understanding the consequences and recovery options...
Investigate TV+: No pension for retired police K-9s
2+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) (Investigate TV) " Investigate TV+ uncovers the issue one expert says puts the lives of police dogs at risk and how some states are stepping in to fill the gap. Plus, a common scam takes a woman's life savings and home....
Vermont aims to become first state to ban paraquat
2+ week, 5+ day ago (62+ words) WAVE News Vermont aims to become first state to ban paraquat UNC Health plans new hospital on 62-acre Wilmington site Denise Powell addresses supporters after taking lead in NE-02 What to know about hantavirus in North Carolina Day 2 of trial…...
One of the oldest lions in the US dies at the National Zoo
3+ week, 2+ day ago (111+ words) WASHINGTON (CNN) " The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington said goodbye to a beloved resident Thursday. Veterinarians at the zoo euthanized Shera, an African lion. Though the loss saddened staffs, Shera lived a long life for a lion at 21 years. The…...