IRS Tax Tool Kit

Tax questions? Visit the Tax Tool Kit, brought to you by the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).

Social Security Website Redesign

Social Security announces homepage redesign at www.socialsecurity.gov. This includes a free 2 minute video about the website (available from the homepage).

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Neighboring libraries getting into the game…

This recent article highlights what Peters Township Library fun older adults are having gaming at the library.

“Seniors enjoy fun, socialization with video games at library”
Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA), June 20, 2008
by Terri T. Johnson Staff writer

You can view the article by going to http://www.observer-reporter.com and searching ‘wii’.

'The 40-70 Rule'

This article from June 18 in The Almanac about talking with aging parents about various topics may be of interest: The 40 - 70 rule: crucial for boomers with senior relatives.

A 14-page booklet, The 40 - 70 Rule: A Guide to Conversation Starters for Boomers and Their Senior Loved Ones, is available by calling Home Instead Senior Care at 412-276-2400 or downloading a copy at www.4070talk.com.

Americian Stroke Association | Power to End Stroke

The American Stroke Association provides a variety of resources on their website including the 5 warning signs of a stroke, defining types of strokes, and reducing risks.

Power To End Stroke is an education and awareness campaign of the American Stroke Association that "embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of African Americans. It unites African Americans to help make an impact on the high incidence of stroke within the community."

Visit http://www.strokeassociation.org/ to learn more.

IRS Announces Campaign for Retirees and Disabled Veterans

From the IRS newsroom: "IRS Launches Summer Push to Reach Retirees and Disabled Veterans Who Have Yet to File for Their Economic Stimulus Payments."

TodaysSeniorResource.com

Check out this new local resource for older adults: www.todaysseniorresource.com

Todays Senior Source brings the wide variety of resources available to older adults and caregivers in the Greater Pittsburgh Region together to provide a unique one-stop source for senior citizen and caregiver services, products, information and support. Simple and Free.

For more information on how the website began read:
'Web site a source for senior citizens' by Virginia Linn, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Satellite Broadcast: “Health Implications of Caregivers"

When: June 25, 2008, 1-2:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Caring for a loved one?

• Learn about the impact caregiving is having on your health.
• Learn simple tips to preserve your health while caring for a loved one.
• Hear about programs specifically developed to support you.

REGISTER: http://www.blsmeetings.net/caregivers/

This is the third in its series of satellite broadcasts focused on family caregivers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in partnership with the DHHS New Freedom Initiative (NFI).