HOW TO STAVE OFF COGNITIVE DECLINE AS YOU AGE

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older.

SHUTDOWN COULD HALT SNAP FOR 3.5 MILLION TEXANS

The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Letters to the editor

(October 17th Editorial Printing What They Don’t Approve) concerned current press restrictions, in reporting “truth” within the walls of the Pentagon. There were references to “uncomfortable truths”, “unwelcome truths”, the power of truth, and reporting “for the sake of truth”. I agree completely.

HOW TO USE MEDICARE’S STAR RATINGS SYSTEM DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT

Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time.

Old Glory News

I love this kind of weather, so nice and cool in the mornings. It does get pretty warm in the late afternoon, but that’s alright, the days are getting so short it does not last long.We did get a very light shower on Monday and a little more on Saturday morning and it was so wonderful.

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION

Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor How about some commentary from someone who has been in the trenches…in the real world.I read a recent piece by the rural reporter, expressing displeasure with some members of the Texas National Guard being sent to Illinois.

Can it just stay October?

Temperatures are dropping, albeit slower than I would like. My favorite colors are on full display in store fronts, on clothes, as well as on food, leaves, and eye shadow.And then there’s baseball.

CAN YOU GET A LUMP SUM SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENT?

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to find out if this is true. What can you tell me?

Old Glory News

Cool mornings and hot afternoons are the same day in and day out. I really think it is really time for a change, like rain and rain, did I say rain. We can’t get any moisture at all anymore. Oh well, gotta quit complaining.The roads to the Old Glory Lodge were very, very busy last evening.