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Minnesota Senior News Fall 2008 print edition
Download the print edition of the Minnesota Senior News for Fall 2008. |
William Mitchell College announces new Center for Elder Justice & Policy for seniors and their famil
...by guiding policy decisions involving senior-related issues and making it easier for them to access important information and services. |
Not registered? No problem. You can register on Election Day
Your registration remains current unless you have moved, change your name, or have not voted for four consecutive years. |
Find out more about the Federation at our State Fair booth
Fairgoers will be able to sign up for a three-month trial membership to the Federation, plus put their name into a drawing to win a trip to Laughlin, Nev., and a AAA membership. |
Federation celebrates 35 years with newly consolidated design
Plan to be a part of this important day in the history of the Federation on Oct. 20. |
Keep up on important Federation issues through e-mail
You can receive this publication in addition to the quarterly Minnesota Senior News, free. |
2008 MnSF State Convention highlights
Breakout sessions include preventive health care, handling debt, driver improvement and successful retirement. |
Nominations being accepted for the MnSF Board
The Federation’s annual convention on Oct. 20 now has nine applications for the Board of Directors. The nominations committee will accept applications through Sept. 15. |
MnSF State Board Chair
Each one of us should spent 20 percent of our time volunteering. |
Volunteers are important to the Senior Federation
As the work of the Federation moves ahead, volunteer opportunities and needs also increase. Here are few of the volunteer positions that are available at the Federation. |
Plan ahead for emergencies with direct deposit from Social Security
Whether you’re at home or away from home on the day of payment, you know your money is safe in your bank account instead of sitting unsecured in your mailbox. Don’t have a bank account? Direct Express is for you. |
Balancing budgets on the backs of riders sends the wrong message
Drivers see what I see - poor people, mothers with small children, disabled, elderly and workers who have not gotten a comparable wage increase with the increased costs of living being asked to balance the budget and we need actively to seek other ways. |
Social Security Q & A
From the Social Security Office of Public Affairs |
Care to save on your health care?
Federation presentations offer an overview of innovative programs and services designed to help seniors find health care savings. |
SilverSneakers is a fitness program designed exclusively for older adults
This unique program allows older adults to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle. |
Employers partner with Federation to offer retirement planning seminars
Human resource staffers have received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback and believe this program delivers a substantial value to their employees. |
Voters need more information on judges
The Commission would evaluate judges on their respect for the law, integrity, respect for the litigants, impartiality, punctuality and their administrative and communication skills. Al Quie, Former governor of Minnesota |
Federation hosts free caregiving presentations
Join the Minnesota Senior Federation Sept. 19 in Forest Lake, for an introduction to the Federation’s exciting new guide called Caregiving Choices: A Minnesota Elder-care Resource Guide. |
Be informed - take in a congressional forum
Attend our forums to learn where candidates stand on issues important to the Minnesota Senior Federation. |
Reserve your front row seat at the Minnesota Election Audit
Volunteer observers are a part of a non-partisan team that attends their county’s audit. |
Membership benefits are bountiful in the Senior Federation
Here are summaries of programs and publications available through the Minnesota Senior Federation. |
Medicare’s Part D donut hole biting into your budget?
Whether you are already in the donut hole by this time of the year, or are approaching it, here are some steps you can take to save on prescription drug costs. |
Don’t let diabetes go untreated
The Medicare Diabetes Screening Project has been formed to find the undiagnosed. There is no co-payment or deductible required. |
Development committee generates ideas for advancing MnSF mission
Discussion centered on the Legacy Society and a signature event that would help present the Federation to the community. |
Opening up with your physician about alternative care is campaign’s focus
An educational campaign encourages older patients and their health care providers to discuss the use of complementary and alternative medicine. |
Clostridium difficile, C. difficile or C. diff...a bad bug by any name
When an active Senior Federation volunteer became ill with this unpleasant and sometimes serious infection we called the Minnesota Department of Health to learn more. |
Reverse mortgages tap home equity without selling the home
Senior homeowners across the nation are now turning to a new source for cash income - their home. |
South Central to hear about safety, voter fraud at monthly meetings
Guests and topics at upcoming monthly meetings. |
Northwest Region’s Olga Engevik celebrates her 97th birthday
Engevik was the first secretary for the MnSF-Northwest Region in 1980. She was also treasurer for the region for many years. |
North Star Region members receive honors at St. Louis County Fair
Region is very proud of our members and all of their accomplishments. |
What Senior News Readers are Reading
The Long Exile: A Tale of Inuit Betrayal and Survival in the High Arctic. |
Several state and U.S. legislators attend Iron Range forum Aug. 8
The Iron Range is extremely lucky to have local legislators who take time from their very busy schedules to spend a few hours with their constituents and accept the grilling that on occasion takes place. |
June and July $100+ MnSF Donors
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June and July MnSF Memorials
In memory of Ansley W. Johnson, Sr., and Elizabeth Larson |
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