The Inflation Reduction Act could help save you money if you’re replacing a kitchen appliance. The landmark program, which runs through 2032, includes rebates and tax credits for bigger purchases, such as energy-efficient heat pumps and electric vehicles. But one lesser-known provision allocates funding for states to provide rebates for the purchase of new electric appliances, including cooktops, ranges [...]
Medical alert devices, systems that allow users to summon help with the press of a button, are useful for people at risk of falling or experiencing a health emergency. To give consumers more experience-based information when choosing a device, we surveyed 1,869 Consumer Reports members who rated their satisfaction with seven different medical alert device brands. [...]
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 [...]