IT Update: How to Create and Remember Strong Passwords

The I.U.P.A. IT Department works hard to keep our headquarters safe from hackers and ensure that everything runs smoothly. They also provide top-notch technological support to our locals and share IT tips in our blog, the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room. This IT Update is about how to create a strong password. It covers:

March 26th, 2024|

Best Exercise Bikes for Seniors

An exercise bike can provide a flexible home workout that’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, says Michael Rogers, PhD, a professor of human performance studies and the research director for the Center for Physical Activity and Aging at Wichita State University in Kansas. On an exercise bike, even high-intensity workouts are low-impact exercises, which may be preferable for seniors or anyone with joint pain or certain other health problems. “One great [...]

March 26th, 2024|

Why People Have Difficulty Driving at Night

My wife was recently on the phone, trying to arrange a dinner rendezvous for that evening with her parents, both in their 80s. “How about 7?” she asked, offering a time she thought was reasonable. “Maybe 6 is better?” her mother countered. “Let’s say 5,” her father weighed in. Suddenly we were scrambling to get ready, wondering why we needed to rush. Turns out he wasn’t trying to catch some [...]

March 11th, 2024|

New Smyrna Beach Officers Help Kids Celebrate Literacy Week

I.U.P.A. Local New Smyrna Beach POA, #6057 members read to kids at Chisholm Elementary School to help develop their reading skills during Literacy Week, Florida! New Smyrna Beach Police Department posted the below photos on social media, “Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Literacy week is about promoting reading, literacy, and introducing students to various aspects of the English Language. Please enjoy these photos of the New Smyrna Beach Police Department reading [...]

March 11th, 2024|

Benefits and Risks of Using Personal Financial Apps and Websites

When it comes to technology, I’m not what you’d call an early adopter. I still read books in print. I resist texting in favor of phone calls. And I have conducted little of my financial life online, which is ironic because I’ve been a personal finance journalist for a long time. But moments before writing this article, I deposited my first check—a $15 insurance reimbursement—using a banking app. It was [...]

February 27th, 2024|

Photos of the Week: Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice

I.U.P.A. Local Clermont Police Officers/Sgts. Union Board Member Detective Scott Tuffts retired earlier this month. His department, his union, and his family were there for his Final Call that you can watch here and to give him an amazing send off for his much-deserved retirement. I.U.P.A. Local Clermont Police Officers/Sgts. Union posted the below photos on social media, “Congratulations and farewell to Detective Scott Tuffts, #121, who retires after 22 years of [...]

February 27th, 2024|
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