I.U.P.A. Local Volusia Watermen’s Association, #6039 Member Lifeguard Dalton Smith rescued a man from a rip current. He and other lifeguards, along with officers and first responders from other agencies, worked together to provide CPR, transport him to the hospital, and save his life. I.U.P.A. Local Volusia Watermen’s Association, #6039 Members are certified to provide [...]
Take a look around. We live in a country that is being transformed — in ways both obvious and hidden — by older Americans. Our growing numbers and enduring vitality ensure that this disruption will continue to roll through the American economy, culture, society and politics — penetrating deep into the very marrow of the [...]
I.U.P.A. Local Lebanon Police Officers Assn., #7 Members recognized dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week! Lebanon Police Department posted on social media, “We’re wrapping up National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and it’s been one FULL of appreciation! We’re grateful for so many of our community partners, staff, and surrounding agencies who took time to [...]
“It’s alive!” Winkler agrees. The house is bright and loaded with detail. There’s not a somber piece of furniture in sight. The windowsills are littered with ceramic animals. Jolly little Buddhas take up spare shelf space. Outsize jars of candy beckon, and plates of cookies wait for children to happen by. In the sunroom, there’s [...]
Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. There are many legitimate and helpful uses for QR codes, from paying for parking to viewing a restaurant menu. But since scammers often use QR codes to carry [...]
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:
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]