How Older Adults Are Changing America
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 nation. We the people, at midlife and beyond, represent the third-largest economy in the world, [...]
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week 2024
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 see to it that our dispatches were appreciated … No matter what week it may [...]
Henry Winkler’s 6 Lessons of Reinvention
“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 a tent, a dog fence and an undersized table with six chairs set up for [...]
Protecting Yourself from QR Code Fraud
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 out their schemes, it’s important for you to learn how to spot a fake!
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:
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 [...]