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  • Safe and Secure Summer: Essential Tips for Travel, Grilling, and Digital Wallets

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    Ready to ensure you have the safest summer possible? Join me, Marcy, as I share essential safety tips, personal experiences, and resources to help you navigate unexpected events and avoid potential hazards. From grilling mishaps to travel safety, this episode has got you covered!

    First, I reveal the importance of being prepared for unforeseen circumstances, such as power outages and home fires, and offer practical advice on staying safe and secure. I also discuss the risks associated with carbon monoxide, and why taking a traveling carbon monoxide detector with you is a smart move. Next, we explore the world of summer travel, focusing on how to remain vigilant and safeguard your well-being in unfamiliar environments. Hear about my own encounters, including a pickpocket incident in Budapest and how my son was hit by a car, and learn what steps you can take to avoid similar situations.

    Lastly, let's talk digital wallets - the ultimate tool for protecting your credit card information from thieves! I share my journey in setting up my very own digital wallet and debunk the myth that it's a challenging process. Tune in and discover valuable resources to help you embrace this modern technology and have a worry-free summer!

    34 min
  • The Loss of a Pet

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    Coping with the loss of a pet can be especially hard for seniors. Those who live alone may feel a loss of purpose and an immense emptiness.

    27 min
  • BOOM BOOM BOOMERS

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    A boomer is someone who was born during the two decades after World War II. Boomers are part of a substantial generation. The term boomer is shorthand for a baby boomer, the official name for a generation usually spanning 1946 to 1964.

    33 min
  • Long Term care Cost with Jim Better

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    It is never too soon to think about your care for the long term, we never know what tomorrow will bring. I also squeeze in a little more about discounts.
    Go to www.agingaintforsissiespodcast.com for Jim’s information.  

    Email me at [email protected] with any questions. 

    37 min
  • Row Row Row your boat!

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    River cruising may be less well-known than ocean cruising, but it’s becoming more popular yearly. And for good reason. Let's talk about it.



    31 min

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Aging isn't easy. My name is Marcy Backhus and I am your host! Make sure your complete well-being is handled with a community and information that can make it easier and FUN. Aging needs humor,…