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            Your will: the overlooked bucket-list item Financial 
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            [November 
			02, 2013] 
            Of the trendy terms to come 
			around in the past decade, "bucket list" remains among the most 
			useful, says retirement planning expert Jeff Gorton.
			
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            Stroke -- the leading cause of disability in Illinois and the U.S. World 
			Stroke Day, Oct. 29: Learn how to reduce your risk 
			SPRINGFIELD -- Stroke is the 
			fourth-leading cause of death in Illinois and the leading cause of 
			disability. This year's theme for World Stroke Day, Oct. 29, is 
			"Because I Care," which emphasizes that stroke is preventable and 
			the benefits of prevention extend to all those who care. 
			
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            Medicare annual open enrollment period underway 
			Department on Aging offers free counseling on Medicare plans SHIP helps 
			with insurance options Call 
			800-548-9034 or visit 
			http://www.state.il.us/aging/SHIP/  
			SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., 
			announced Tuesday that free counseling assistance is available to 
			help educate Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers 
			regarding their Medicare insurance options. Medicare open enrollment 
			started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. The department's Senior 
			Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP, provides free counseling 
			for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. 
			
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            Annual meeting of Senior Services of Central Illinois 
			SPRINGFIELD -- The 46th annual 
			meeting of Senior Services of Central Illinois was on Sept. 26 at 
			the Springfield Senior Center. That evening more than 80 board 
			members, staff and guests celebrated the culmination of another year 
			of quality nonmedical services to senior citizens in Sangamon, 
			Logan, Mason and Menard counties.   
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            Travel to Africa with This Golden Age at the Atlanta Public Library 
            
			 
			ATLANTA -- This Golden Age, the 
			Atlanta Library's program for folks over 50, continues on Oct. 15 
			with a visit from Drs. Keith and Lisa Wichterman of Springfield, who 
			will share their experiences in working to set up hospitals in 
			Ghana, Africa.  
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			More Americans choosing generic drugs 
			
            (BPT) -- Have you ever gone to fill a 
			prescription and the pharmacist asks if you'd like the generic 
			version of the medication, perhaps reminding you that it is at a 
			considerable cost savings over the brand-named drug? Or you're told 
			that your insurance will only cover the generic equivalent of what 
			your doctor has prescribed?  
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