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Today's show is titled 'Diagnosis Cancer. Now What? 

Now what we're going to discuss what you and your caregiver needs to consider if you have been diagnosed with cancer. I know when my dad was diagnosed in April of 2001, with multiple myeloma, my mother and I and the rest of the family, we were completely lost. We didn't know what to do. We didn't know where to start. To begin with, we didn't know what multiple myeloma was. And frankly, the first doctor's appointment with the oncologist, he didn't really explain it. He just said, hey, you've got multiple myeloma, you've got three to four months to live. That's it. We didn't know what to do at that point. For that matter, we really didn't understand what cancer was either. We knew it was something you didn't want to get, but we didn't really get what cancer was all about. 

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Product & Service Review

A low-cost internet provider & computer supplier for qualified seniors.

I first read about PC's for People's internet program in November of 2020.
After reading about the program, I called PC's for People, which was a great experience to learn more about the program.

We have also had the opportunity to test the required $90 Alcatel modem and the $15 a month internet service since the first part of December 2020.

Who qualifies?

If you or a senior family member or friend and your annual income is less than $25,250, or if you live with a spouse or qualifying family member, your combined income would need to be less than $34,480. You likely qualify for a unique internet subscription and have access to refurbished desktops, laptops, monitors, and accessories.

Contact information regarding the program
Internet - www.pcsforpeople.com
Telephone -  651-354-2552 to submit your application by telephone. 
Eligibility proof can be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 651-666-1045.

It is the new year when we review the past year and look forward to the New Year. 

This podcast is title 'Senior Fraud and Senior Scam Alerts.' We are going to take a quick view back in 2020 and look forward to 2021.

 I will be doing a series of Senior Fraud and Senior Scam Alerts throughout 2021. 

We all probably know a family member or friend that has been taken advantage of by these fraudsters.

The facts ---

20% of senior Americans aged 65+ have been financially abused

80% of telemarketing scam victims are 65+

Scammers cheat seniors out of approximately $2.9 billion annually, according to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Being the victim of a scam can be detrimental to our mental health, making us feel helpless, embarrassed, anxious, depressed, fearful, or distrusting others. These feelings can affect our physical health as well, so it's essential to take care of yourself if it happens to you. 

HOW WE RATED & REVIEWED THE JITTERBUG SMART 2 Smart Phone & Service

My mother, wife, and I decided to do a 3-way Review & Rating with the Jitterbug 2, its software that is geared to a senior customer base, and the Great Call's partnership with Verizon. 

We started the Review on December 3rd, 2020, on receipt of the Jiggerbug 2's.

Ease of use of the smartphone, network coverage, customer service, and a focus on overall cost has been our focus putting together this Review and rating. 

To learn more about the Jitterbug 2 program check out https://www.greatcall.com/phones/jitterbug-smart-smartphone-for-seniors

Some context to our family review - 

My mom is 85 and did not like her Verizon Smartphone or the associated costs. She was constantly having challenges using her phone and wanted a change. She also dislikes Verizon's internet-focused customer support and in-person visits to Verizon stores, especially since COVID-19. 

My wife is 70, dislikes technology, and she has been very vocal about dislike her Verizon Smartphone. 

I am 65, love technology (most of the time), and have been using a Verizon Note 8. I use a lot of the features that are available with this smartphone. Some quite a lot. 

Let's see how the Review shakes out.  

https://www.greatcall.com/phones/jitterbug-smart-smartphone-for-seniors

Under sleeping is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, type two diabetes, and cognitive decline. However, there is some good news here. Researchers from the University of Cape Town in South Africa recently analyzed results from seven studies that used various methods to increase sleep duration, and they found that when people get more sleep, they were less hungry during the day. They experienced a reduced desire for sweet and salty food.

Senior50to120.com's podcasts, website, and blog share practical ways to live a healthy, extended, active, financially secure senior life based on your current situations and goals. To provide reviews of products and services for seniors. To report senior fraud & scams. 

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