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Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Protect yourself by learning more about the connection between your oral health and overall health. Sourced from MayoClinic.org

Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. Sourced from FCC.gov

Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Federal operated recreation sites across the country. May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. Generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners. Sourced from USGS.org

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) awards grants to States, U.S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to provide low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs. Sourced from FNS.USDA.org

Use our tools to stay healthy, secure and independent. We offer practical solutions to age well. Benefits Check-Up, Economic Check-Up, My Medicare Matter, and more! Sourced from NCOA.org

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. Sourced from ACF.HHS.gov

The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach them at 1-800-677-1116. Sourced from Eldercare.acl.gov

Growing older presents new opportunities as well as changes in health, lifestyle, family connections, and more. Whether you are experiencing these changes or you are caring for aging relatives, you are not alone. We prepared this site as a resource for people navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with aging or caregiving. Sourced from LawForSeniors.org

If you’re a millennial, you’re probably as healthy as you’ll ever be, and you’re definitely young. Does this mean you can forgo health insurance? Definitely not. Sourced from TheBalance.com

Most investors like to say they would rather invest in an “A” entrepreneur with a “B” idea than a B-entrepreneur with an A-idea. I generally agree, but what constitutes an A-entrepreneur? They typically have domain expertise, operational experience and strong business acumen. They are driven, willing to take risks most wouldn’t (more on that another time), and optimistic almost (but not quite) to a fault. Yet, there is more. Sourced from Forbes.com